Beary Content

The story of the Three Bears came to life on Wednesday afternoon when three bruins were found in a tree on Ramsdell Avenue in La Crescenta. Though the CV Sheriff’s Station responded to the call of the wild (and despite one bear seeming to stick his tongue out at spectators), no action was taken and […]

From the Desk of the Publisher

Earning My Sticker … Barely   As just about anyone can attest, this has been one combative – and historic – mid-term election season. People could not avoid being bombarded with election ads and reminders to vote every time they turned on the TV. So how is it that I almost forgot to cast my […]

NOTES & NODS

Treasures, Crafts and Holiday Sale Shadow Hills Presbyterian Church will host its annual Treasure, Crafts and Holiday Sale on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those who want to shop early before all the good stuff is gone, early bird entry is at 7:30 a.m. for a $5 donation. The handmade gifts, […]

Goodbye, Old Friend

Saturday was the last day Orchard Hardware Supply (OSH) on Foothill was open for business. It was a shock to the community in August when OSH’s parent company, Lowe’s, announced that all OSH stores would be closed. Lowe’s rescued OSH by purchasing the company in 2013 after it filed for Chapter 11; however, after five […]

Spiritually Speaking

QUESTION: I have a cousin who left his wife and two teenage children. They didn’t divorce. He moved to another state and, a few months later, married someone else. Another cousin told me the wedding was expensive and elaborate. This is bigamy and quite disturbing because he is not financially supporting his first family. Should […]

Election Season Isn’t Yet Over – CVTC Elections Coming

By Mary O’KEEFE Town councils have been established in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County for over five decades; however, it wasn’t until the 1980s, with the support of former LA County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, that they seemed to flourish. Town councils in the unincorporated areas of LA County act as advisory boards that […]

Community Comes Out for Annual Barbecue

By Lori Bodnar, intern There was plenty of music and food to be found at the annual Hawaiian BBQ held in October at Crescenta Valley High School. Crescenta Valley High School’s Instrumental Music Foundation (CVIM) hosted the annual event in the quad at the high school. There was an abundance of yummy food consisting of […]

Halloween in the Foothills

Halloween in the Foothills

Ghoulies and ghosties were in abundance throughout the Crescenta Valley on Halloween night. There were plenty of spots for hair-raising and it wasn’t hard to find those who were in the spirit of the holiday.

Local Pediatrician Honored as a Hero

Local Pediatrician Honored as a Hero

By Mary O’KEEFE The Council on Community Pediatrics annually recognizes community pediatricians with the Community Pediatrics Local Hero Award. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Community, the award is presented to individuals who epitomize the “community pediatrician.” The award is presented to two pediatricians annually. This year one of the recipients of […]

YOUTH NOTES

Tree Lighting Ceremony Planned La Cañada Girl Scouts will be hosting the 23rd Annual Glenola Tree Lighting ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 6. The event will begin at 6:15 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. and will feature various Girl Scout troops singing holiday carols emceed by the La Cañada City mayor and leading up to […]