Annual authors’ luncheon introduces three mystery writers who have tales to tell. By Mary O’KEEFE For 15 years, the La Crescenta Woman’s Club has invited authors to come to a luncheon to discuss their books thereby introducing them to the community. This year, the public is invited to the La Crescenta Woman’s Club Authors’ Luncheon […]
On New Year’s Day, SB 1100, authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino, became law in California. SB 1100, signed by Gov. Brown, raised the purchase age for all firearms in California to 21. The bill comes after the tragedy at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida on Feb. 14, 2018 when a gunman opened […]
By Charly SHELTON The Sagebrush territory transfer from Glendale Unified School District to the La Cañada Unified School District has been approved preliminarily, and the kinks are being ironed out to make sure the transition will be what’s best for all parties involved, as well as resolving the legal requirements to make it happen. As […]
“You can swim (uncomfortably) in water at a temperature slightly above freezing; a tiny drop in temperature – or a miracle – allows you to walk on water.” ~ Craig F. Bohren and Bruce A. Albrecht, “Statistical and Thermal Physics” (2003), 273. Yes, it has been cold and, I can assure you, “I have not […]
Opening Your Doors Though Ignorant of Who Might Be Knocking Like many in California, I paid attention to what newly installed governor Gavin Newsom had to say during his inauguration speech on Monday. Like many Californians, his love for the state is obvious– a good thing since he’s going to be running it for […]
July 31, 1938 – Dec. 24, 2018 Catherine Marie Yamarone, loving wife of Charles and beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home in La Crescenta on Christmas Eve. Cathy was born in Medford, Massachusetts. Her father was an immigrant from Northern Ireland and her mother was a native of Massachusetts. Cathy moved to […]
Oct. 21, 1984 – Dec. 24, 2018 Raymond Douglas Fisher was born on Oct. 21, 1984 to Kevin and Anne Fisher (Wilson). Ray was called home on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 at 4:47 a.m. at Holy Cross Hospital in Santa Monica from heart failure. Ray is survived by his mother Anne Fisher of Woodland Hills; […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County Fire Dept. on Saturday at 2:38 p.m. responded to a call concerning a fire in the 5600 block of Freeman Avenue and the 5500 block of Terrace Drive in La Crescenta. According to Capt. Bowman of the LAcoFD, the fire department arrived on scene at 2:47 p.m. The […]
Welcoming the New Year with New Officers and New Members Hello, CV Weekly readers! Hope you all had a happy and safe holiday season! First, I would like to remind everyone about the upcoming CV Chamber Installation luncheon when we take an afternoon to install new officers, show our appreciation for those leaving their […]