By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley Fire Safe Council held a Community Open House on Monday where getting ready for the next wildfire was discussed. Judy Turner, president of the CVFSC, welcomed those in attendance and described what the Council was and its goals. Roger Young, CVFSC founder and board member, gave an overview of […]
Aug. 7, 1929 – Aug. 15, 2017 Richard Michael Ryback died at his home in Sunland on Aug. 15. Rick was born on Aug. 7, 1929 in the Milwaukee area of Wisconsin. There he was raised by his loving mother Helen. While still in his teens, Rick joined the U.S. Marine Corps. During his time […]
By Julie BUTCHER Dozens of football Falcons, players from Crescenta Valley High School, along with community leaders, cheerleaders, parents of athletes, and several past principals all showed up for Tuesday’s Glendale Unified School District board meeting to push for permanent lights and seating at the high school. Ken Biermann, former CVHS principal, shared background color. […]
Issues that affect the quality of life of residents, access to parks and open space is a too-often ignored and crucial component of public health. Living near, or having convenient access to, a park has been proven to greatly improve the physical and mental health of communities. Public parks provide areas for exercise, community services […]
Canyon Name Origins – Big Tujunga, Zachau The magnificent San Gabriel Mountains above Tujunga, La Crescenta and La Cañada have a multitude of canyons that snake down into our valley. Those canyons each have a name, some from indigenous language, some Spanish, but most American. The names themselves have individual histories. For the most part, […]
St. Monica Academy alumna Molly Hagan is the first freshman in eight years to walk onto the Notre Dame Women’s Lacrosse team. Only three girls were allowed to try-out to walk onto the team, and Hagan was the only one to make it onto the 32-player travel roster. Coaches told Hagan that she was in […]
At the first meeting of Pack 304 at Fremont Elementary, Cub Scouts learned the importance of building a city. Learning why and where buildings go is of great value when planning a community. Cubmaster Jacob Givens has prepared many new and exciting experiences for the Scouts including giving Tiger Scouts a chance to see […]
Dunsmore Elementary continues its tradition of staying healthy and strong by walking on Fit Fridays every week. Students, parents and the Dunsmore community join teachers and staff as they circle the playground to the beat of inspirational music. Principal Karen Stegman uses this time to make announcements and invites everyone to participate in the Pledge […]
Last year, a new little shop, Guiding Spirit, opened up on Foothill, one with a different feel to it, one made very obvious when speaking to the owner, Allyson Lee Fogg. Located on Foothill Boulevard at Dunsmore Avenue, this cozy and inviting shop plays host to a number of interesting and unique items, classes and […]
Retail Shopping in Montrose? Yes! As we all know, retail stores, even the giants of retail, are shuttering their stores at an alarming rate. That is why now, more than ever, it is important to support the retail stores in Montrose. This beautiful town that we all love and enjoy on a daily basis gets […]