QUESTION: We have a 7-year-old grandson who is shy. He has always been shy, even as a baby. His parents are both outgoing so we just don’t understand how he could be this way. He’s now in second grade, pays attention and gets favorable grades but, as far as we know, he doesn’t have any […]
The grounds at St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church and the Fire House youth center overflow with color thanks to local resident Karen Tyler. The rain has helped the many California native plants fill the walkways with beautiful vegetation. The community is invited to visit this historical stone church built in 1924 not only […]
By Vincent PAGE On Saturday, history was made for Crescenta Valley High School. Its varsity softball team won the Division 3 CIF championship against West Ranch, 3-0. And for so many reasons, with so many storylines, this team was one of the best in CVHS history. First, there is the sheer magnitude of winning a […]
Tracy Do and Gangi Development announced the completion of Phase One sales at Penn-Court, an exquisitely crafted collection of new homes located in the La Crescenta community of Glendale. Phase Two sales are now underway, with one of the homes already reserved. People have said they are impressed by the spacious and eco-friendly townhomes of […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern Recently people have flocked to theaters to watch superheroes fight in imaginary wars. On Saturday, many from our community gathered instead at Crescenta Valley Park to support real heroes and veterans who fought in actual wars to protect the nation’s freedoms and liberties. Over two hundred people gathered for the 4th […]
By Charly SHELTON In 1987, a new area was opened at Knott’s Berry Farm. Dubbed “Bigfoot Rapids,” the tub-raft rapids ride developed by Intamin Amusement Rides took guests on a wet and turbulent ride through the backcountry wilderness at the Indian Trails edge of Ghost Town. And although the sculpted rocks and mountainous landscape were […]
Where was our Native-American Village? Members of the Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley recently discussed this question. From historical records we know that there was a Tongva village called “Wiqanga,” and that it was associated with La Tuna Canyon. Wiqanga means “place of the thorns,” referring to the prickly pear cactus that grows […]
Freedom of the Press: A Bipartisan Priority Earlier this month, I joined Republican and Democratic colleagues from the House and Senate to welcome Hatice Cengiz for her first visit to the United States after the brutal murder of her fiancée, Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. In October 2018, Hatice accompanied Jamal to the Saudi consulate […]
Reminder of Flag Code With Memorial Day observances and gatherings approaching, I would like to offer key points in the U.S. Flag Code, comprising Title 4 of the United States Code. Following U.S. Supreme Court decisions in 1989 and in 1990, enforcement of anti-desecration statutes, including bans on burning the flag as a public protest, […]
Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station has a new captain. It was announced today, Wednesday, that Todd Deeds will fill the position of captain at the station. The position was previously held by former Captain Chris Blasnek, who was recently promoted to commander and transferred to oversee the South Patrol Division. Blasnek served as captain from April […]