CVTC to Commemorate Armenian Genocide The CV Town Council announced that we will be commemorating the Armenian Genocide during our upcoming general meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. This important meeting will take place at the La Crescenta Library, and we invite community members to join us as we honor this significant […]
Fireman Turn Arsonist John Orr and the College Hills Fire A few weeks ago I gave an overview of one of the strangest plot twists in local history. Glendale Fire Captain John Orr, a highly respected arson investigator, was found to be the most prolific serial arsonist in U.S. history, setting an estimated 2,000 fires […]
As the California sun starts to heat up the soccer fields across Los Angeles, California Athletic Soccer Club (CASC) stands poised for another season of growth, excellence and community impact. From its roots as the Crescenta Valley Soccer Club over two decades ago, CASC has blossomed into one of Southern California’s premier soccer clubs. At […]
The Cañada Auxiliary of Professionals (CAP) of Assistance League® of Flintridge (ALF) is now offering two scholarships of $1,000 for students who will be attending a two-year college or an accredited occupational program in the fall of 2025. Eligible applicants must attend a high school in the La Cañada, La Crescenta, Montrose/North Glendale or Sunland-Tujunga […]
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By Mikaela STONE Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Prom Plus moves forward with a new board and an exciting vision. Thirty years ago, Prom Plus was formed to give high school seniors a safe place to go after prom. The genesis of the organization was the death of Crescenta Valley High School senior […]
By Julie BUTCHER In a surprise move, Glendale City Councilmember Ardy Kassakhian issued a public statement indicating that while he is next in line to be selected mayor according to the operative city ordinance he would not be seeking the office. “I am making this announcement publicly so as to eliminate the perceptions of backroom […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) has recently acquired about 33 acres in the Verdugo Mountains/Mountain Oaks property. “Public acquisition of the historic 33-acre Mountain Oaks property at the eastern end of the Verdugo Mountains has been a multi-decade effort. It is a unique small lot subdivision resort dating back to […]
Where’s the Limit? Sometimes I don’t think anyone reads this column and then I’m surprised when out of the blue someone comments on something I’ve written. For example, I was loading up my car after grocery shopping and I heard someone call, “Excuse me!” It took me a minute to realize that it was me […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Like many people I follow the news – maybe more than most due to my job so I read several newspapers every day and try to keep up on what is happening not just in our nation but around the world. That has never been easy but with “breaking news” happening on […]