March 10 2700 block of Ridgepine Drive in La Crescenta, a black duffle bag was stolen from an unlocked vehicle overnight. 4700 block of La Crescenta Avenue in La Crescenta, several power tools were stolen and a window was shattered in vehicle. Also the front door of a residence had been knocked open. […]
By Charly SHELTON There are growing pains with every new endeavor in Washington, but the Earthquake Early Warning System has had more than its share. The project was cut from the federal budget once again by the Trump administration, but Representative Adam Schiff is a firm believer in its future. “It’s really penny wise, pound […]
Crime comes in many different forms – burglary, robbery, theft, cyber crime. But many of us do not know where to start when it comes to decisions about how best to guard our personal safety, the safety of our homes and families, or even our bank accounts, computers and more. On March 24 from 9:30 […]
George Mason University softball catcher Sydnee Wells (above), a 2016 Crescenta Valley High School graduate, participated in the Charleston Southern Tournament held recently. It was the first time since 2013 that George Mason University took part in the contest, traveling to Charleston, S.C. to face Hartford, St. Bonaventure and two games against Charleston Southern. The […]
Before this week’s game against Los Osos, the Crescenta Valley varsity baseball team was 3-2 on the early season, after a 3-2 victory on Friday vs. Upland in the Bonita tournament, which was held from Feb. 24 to March 9. In the win, pitcher Luke Hempel (above) got the start. He went 4 1/3 innings, […]
By Julie BUTCHER On March 8, opponents of the legislation known by many as the “4 a.m. bar bill,” which would begin a five-year pilot allowing six California cities to extend bar hours past 2 a.m., held a town hall panel discussion in Hollywood Presbyterian Church’s Mears Center Auditorium. The event was coordinated by the […]
Addressing Our Rising Crime When polled, there is one single issue that the public, across demographic, economic and geographic lines, consistently ranks as its top concern – and that is public safety. For this reason, community safety is a top priority for me as an elected official. When it comes to crime, traffic and matters […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Robotics clubs around the world are getting ready for the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology) competitions. Each year, FIRST challenges kids of all ages with a variety of programs, including LEGO leagues, tech challenges and the robotics competition. It is the competition that brought high school robotics teams […]
Progress In Our Valley – 1925 Again, turning the pages of old newspapers, we find an article in July 1925, extoling the up-and-coming features of La Cañada, Flintridge, La Crescenta and Tujunga. (In parentheses, I’m noting what those features are today.) La Cañada. Things were happening on the eastern borders of La Cañada. Devil’s […]
Cheers for CVWD I would like to commend the CVWD for its recent letter (Letters to the Editor, March 8) to our elected officials in Sacramento opposing the proposed funding for the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund SB 623. The majority of funding for this bill will be generated from a permanent assessment on […]