By Mary O’KEEFE Attitude can affect health. Just ask teens before finals or parents before their teens take their driver’s test. The pressures and stresses that families face today may be similar to what grandparents faced in their day, but there are added components today that increase the negatives surrounding some kids. Cyberbullying is one. […]
How Are You Feeling? Well, we’re 18 days into the New Year – how are those New Year’s resolutions coming along? I know that, like many CV Weekly readers, I resolved to lose weight and just be healthier. But already I’ve come to realize that it’s not an easy road to travel. To lose […]
“He who feeds a hungry animal feeds his own soul.” ~ Charlie Chaplin Not being weather-related, the above words may seem ill chosen. Be assured, it will come together. The following, published 60 years ago, was written in response to lack of rain in the foothills. Sound familiar? Jan. 1, 1948 – Crescenta Valley Ledger […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The fires and rains may be over, but the after effects are still being felt as crews clear mud and debris from roadways and search and rescue teams continue their efforts to find victims. At least 20 people died during the floods and mudslides in Montecito, and there are still victims missing […]
By Charly SHELTON Throughout this issue of CV Weekly, we have covered topics related to healthy living. But my big question has been about all the promises I’ve been made in movies and TV – how do I get super strength, a robotic armor or telekinesis? Let’s take a look at the realities of some […]
In the deepest, most remote area of Death Valley National Park lies Tea Kettle Junction. No one seems to recall how it got its name but legend has it that if you take a tea kettle and leave one in its place it will bring you good luck. That’s exactly what these boys from Troop […]
By Mary O’KEEFE LASD-Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station are investigating an early morning robbery that occurred at 6 a.m. today at a home in the 2700 block of Mary Street. “A [female resident] woke up to someone rummaging through her closet,” said Lt. Mark Slater. “A brief struggle ensued.” The woman apparently got up to confront […]
Ask Phyllis! Courtesy Appointments Dear Phyllis, Several months ago we purchased our first home and the seller’s agent was very difficult. Each time we wanted to view the home we had to make appointments that were convenient for her schedule. After we opened escrow we wanted to show the home to my mother. […]
By Charly SHELTON Yesterday was the 24th anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake. On Monday, Jan. 17, 1994 at 4:31 a.m., a 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck outside of Reseda and though the shaking lasted only 10 to 20 seconds, the force exerted on the ground was so intense that movement was felt as far away as […]
The following La Crescenta students graduated from Azusa Pacific University on Dec. 16, and joined approximately 1,300 graduates at the winter commencement ceremonies. Ericca Fonseca with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology, Tiffany Garren with a Bachelor of Science in business: accounting, and Francesca Ragusa with a Bachelor of Science in biology. Azusa Pacific University […]