After being shuttered since 2013, the retirement home is almost ready to accept new residents. By Julie BUTCHER Twelve Oaks Lodge is in the process of re-opening its La Crescenta location to serve the seniors and families of the Crescenta Valley and is accepting reservations now. Sandy Solis, the facility’s new executive director, said, “Twelve […]
Happy Birthday, America – Land of the Free and Home of the Very Brave We’re back with our second year at Crescenta Valley High School with a spectacular July 4th fireworks show for the community! Being an all-volunteer organization, we want to keep this family event affordable and thank the many people in our community, […]
Crescenta Valley’s Very Own Indian Swami For the last few weeks I’ve been relating a small sample of the thousands of thrilling stories of the Montrose Search and Rescue team. I’ll take a break from those tales, and return to them later. Not many people know that La Crescenta had its very own Swami, Swami […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Amateur radio, or ham radio, enthusiasts from the Crescenta Valley Radio Club will be at Verdugo Park in Glendale on the weekend of June 24-25 to join other ham radio operators throughout North America as they participate in the annual Field Day, described as a ham radio’s open house. Every June since […]
By Brian CHERNICK Glendale City Councilmembers on Tuesday voted to take the first steps in greatly reducing the city’s carbon footprint by converting landfill methane into reusable energy to power homes in the city. The council approved a Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) to secure the $14 million proposed project cost with Western Energy Systems. […]
By Vincent PAGE While Friday night lights are still months away, the Crescenta Valley High School varsity football team is already getting ready for the season ahead. Practices are held during the hottest parts of the day, followed by hours spent in the weight room that include excruciating workouts created by defensive coordinator Dennis Gossard. […]
By Julie BUTCHER Director James Bodnar opened the Crescenta Valley Water District (CVWD) board’s public hearing regarding the rate increase proposed for water rates by welcoming those in attendance, noting “ours is a community water and sewer district.” “That’s why,” he added, “the key point tonight is to listen.” District management analyzed cost and usage […]
VINTAGE TEA AND FASHION SHOW The USC-VHH Women’s Council is hosting a vintage tea and fashion show today, Thursday, June 15 at noon at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital council rooms. Funds raised will benefit the new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The cost is $30 per person/ RSVP by June 12 to Barbara.Jordan@VHH.USC.EDU or call (818) […]
Feeling Helpless – But Not Hopeless It was a helpless feeling that I had waking up Wednesday morning to the news that a gunman had opened fire on five people – mainly Republican legislators – while they were practicing for a charity softball game in Virginia. This was after I went to bed Tuesday night […]
By Charly SHELTON A few weeks ago, back in early March, a confectionery icon held a soft opening to little pomp or circumstance at Universal CityWalk. Though a huge trend in Portland, Denver and Austin, this is the first location to hit the Golden State. The wait times were long, the doughnuts were sweet and […]