“It had been gradually getting overcast, and now the sky was dark and lowering … Large drops of rain soon began to fall and, as the storm clouds came sailing onward, others supplied the void they left behind and spread over all the sky.” […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It’s that time of year when people think about buying that perfect present. This year the average American consumer plans to spend, on average, $846 on gifts, according to a survey by Experian. This same survey found that millennials (those born in 1980/1981 to the 1990s) plan to spend $1,034 on […]
Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Afternoon An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Sunday morning, Dec. 16. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE How to address gun violence was the topic of discussion on Nov. 26 at Woodbury University at a forum hosted by Congressman Adam Schiff and State Senator Anthony Portantino. The discussion came on the heels of the Nov. 7 mass shooting in a Thousand Oaks bar and grill that was still fresh […]
Benjamin Briggs’ 49er Diary – Part 1 Dr. Benjamin Briggs is considered the founder of La Crescenta. He came here in 1881 because of the healthful clear air and purchased the entire Crescenta Valley. He named it La Crescenta, and divided it into saleable lots. What many don’t know is that Briggs originally came […]
With All Best Wishes for the Holidays and New Year! Dear Crescenta Valley Friends, Let me start this month’s column by congratulating all seven candidates who ran in the Nov. 16-17 Crescenta Valley Town Council election. We had a tremendous turnout with 567 votes counted among 287 ballots. So many, in fact, that we had […]
On Saturday, the La Crescenta Woman’s Club hosted its annual Breakfast with Santa. Over a hundred people came to the event and enjoyed a delicious meal of homemade pancakes and waffles, eggs, sausage, bagels, pastries, fruit, orange juice, hot chocolate and coffee. Children enjoyed a special visit and photo with Santa, and received a gift […]
Questions CVTC Motives In the Nov. 15 article about the Crescenta Valley Town Council general meeting, Councilmember Mike Claessans attempted to discourage residents from speaking about the Briggs Avenue AT&T small cell appeal by reportedly saying such speeches would be “inappropriate, confusing and will not help,” based on the prior approval of the project in […]
It was race time. Three generations – children, parents, and grandparents – amassed at an asphalt racetrack in a La Cañada parking lot. The racers donned their red helmets to go with their blue shirts. The tricycles – yes, tricycles – were lined up, polished and ready for the big event. The younger generation was […]
The Hope Center at the Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall in Los Angeles County recently opened a new library and relaxation room for its nearly 105 juvenile detainees. This is the first time the Hope Center has had such a space and it is filled with over 1,750 diverse paperback titles. Created by 17-year-old Crescenta […]