By Mary O’KEEFE Carl Povilaitis is well into his job as chief of police for the Glendale Police Dept. Povilaitis was appointed as interim chief on Dec. 30, 2017 after the departure/retirement of Chief Robert Castro, who held the position for four years. He was officially made chief of police on May 1. Unlike Castro, […]
May 17 400 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada, an employee reported receiving a phone call concerning a bomb threat to the business. Deputies arrived and investigated but found no evidence of a bomb. The incident occurred at 5:40 p.m. May 15 400 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada, a store was […]
By Mary O’KEEFE An open house community meeting is planned for May 30 regarding the proposed updates for the CSD (Community Standards District). It will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library community room. The meeting will address the updates to the CSD that affect the commercial properties along the Foothill corridor. […]
On May 21 at 12:20 p.m., Glendale officers responded to a burglary in progress in the 700 block of Avonglen Terrace in the City of Glendale. A 71-year-old female was home alone and heard noises at her rear sliding glass door. At first she ignored the noises and then learned a male was attempting to […]
The Heavy Lifting I’m happy to report that the heavy lifting is behind me (no, not my behind – that’s heavy lifting of a different type). I’m talking about the heavy lifting surrounding Prom Plus, the after-prom event that has been held every year for the past 25 years for Crescenta Valley High School […]
“There is no question that climate change is happening; the only arguable point is what part humans are playing in it.” ~ David Attenborough, English broadcaster, writer and naturalist Real spring showers fell over the Crescenta Valley on Monday. These were not the typical misty “May Grey” marine-layer variety either. All in all, even […]
By Julie BUTCHER Twelve Oaks Lodge hosted a festive “grand re-opening” on May 20 with a Sunday afternoon gathering and tour of the facilities and grounds of the new Twelve Oaks Senior Living, still located on its namesake 4.5 oak-covered acres at 2820 Sycamore Ave. in La Crescenta. “We’re excited for the community to see […]
CV Weekly Offices Closed for Holiday The offices of Crescenta Valley Weekly will be closed tomorrow, Friday, May 25 and Monday, May 28 for the Memorial Day holiday. CVCA Meets Tonight The Crescenta Valley Community Association will meet tonight, Thursday, May 24 at 7 p.m. in the community room at the La Crescenta Library. […]
Creating New Service Opportunities for Veterans Thanking those who serve in the military is a common sign of respect for the sacrifices they make for our security and way of life. But upon return to civilian life, veterans face numerous challenges – there is much more we can do as a nation to support […]
Vietnam Memorial Names – William Pedersen, Manuel Miranda, Warren Spencer William Alexander Pedersen, Sept. 15, 1970 – Bill Pedersen grew up on Wiladonda Drive in La Cañada, attended Paradise Canyon Elementary, La Cañada Jr. High and Muir High, graduating in 1963. He went on to Claremont College where he degreed in political science. His […]