By Nicole Moore Several local schools in the Crescenta Valley ushered in the Lunar New Year celebrating the Year of the Dog. “Xīnnián kuàilè!” exclaimed one beaming member of the Center for Children, a preschool and childcare facility in the La Crescenta community, when teachers Julie Larson asked her how to pronounce Happy New Year […]
Feb. 19 2200 block of Stonyvale Road in Tujunga, a resident reported that while he was sleeping a person/persons entered his home and stole valuable paintings and artwork. He told deputies he was in the process of moving out of his home due to the fact he was ordered by probate court to sell the […]
By Julie BUTCHER A packed parking lot behind the La Crescenta Library belied a routine agenda for the February meeting of the Crescenta Valley Town Council. The meeting room was full for a brisk, full agenda of community happenings. Youth Council President Alexis Karakas led off with an update on the council’s plans and activities. […]
“As the day lengthens, so the cold strengthens.” ~ Early-17th Century proverb Yes, the sunlight extends into the evenings. Consider it a sign of summer’s eventual return and don’t forgoe your scarf and mittens. They were much needed as a cold front moved through Southern California on Monday, Presidents’ Day. Strong sporadic winds swept […]
When Things Turn Ugly I don’t know about you, but the negativity surrounding the foothills – heck, most of the nation – is at an all-time high. Nationally, the horrific shooting deaths of 17 students in Florida pierce our souls. Questions abound of how to fix a situation that is difficult to define. “Certain […]
CVCA Meets Tonight The Crescenta Valley Community Association will meet tonight, Thursday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. in the community room at the La Crescenta Library. The agenda includes discussion of the planned measure to move Glendale elections to the date of the state primary. Contact Sharon Weisman, sharon@jetcafe.org or call (818) 248-4967 for more […]
By Nicole MOORE La Crescenta author and illustrator Tina Kugler received a 2018 Geisel Honor for her fifth book, “Snail and the Worm Again.” The prestigious Geisel Honor, named after Theodor Seuss “Ted” Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, is given to a handful of children’s book authors and illustrators in the United States. Kugler […]
Glendale High School has hired Cary Grant Harris to be its new varsity head football coach. Harris was a three-year starting cornerback for USC between 2006 and 2008 under Coach Pete Carroll. He was a two-time All-Pac-10 honorable mention player in 2007 and 2008 and was considered a top cornerback for the 2009 NFL Draft. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Rosemont Middle School Spartan football team finished the last game of the season on a high note on Thursday. They knew the 5-0 season is something to be proud of. The team was scheduled to play six games but due to the bus strike missed one that could not be made […]
The FPAC – The Foothill Performing Arts Council – celebrates the end of its 19th year of bringing musical theatre to the foothills with its presentation of the critically-acclaimed musical, “The Spitfire Grill” for four weekends only: Friday, March 2 thru Sunday, March 25. Friday and Saturday performances will be at 8 p.m. and Sunday […]