A pursuit that began in the Sylmar area this afternoon ended on Pennsylvania Avenue in La Crescenta. Preliminary information according to a California Highway Patrol spokesperson is that the pursuit was initiated by CHP as a failure to stop. The driver got onto the eastbound 210 Freeway in the Sylmar area and traveled on the […]
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts (PSHA) has announced its board of directors for 2014-2015. The following individuals, listed by city of residence, make up the dedicated group that serves as the board of directors: Altadena: Lynn Mehl, Second Vice President, Benefit Chair Annette Sellon, Public Relations/Marketing Chair Judee Welch, Sponsorships Liaison Duarte: Penny Arroyo, […]
The Beginnings of the CV Town Council The Crescenta Valley never really got serious about becoming its own city. There were a couple of half-hearted attempts in the first half of the 20th century, but nothing stuck. When a big drought hit in the late ’40s, our valley was left waterless and at the mercy […]
Hi, CV! I read that 90% of employers report looking at candidates’ LinkedIn profiles, which makes sense to me. But prospective employers also check blogs, Facebook and social media sites, in addition to asking potential employees for passwords to things thought to be private; they are, in fact, fair game. Unless you’re never going to […]
These Standards Are Subpar It’s scary to see how schools are viewing students these days. Before high school, kids used to be kids. Kids used to be people with names, talents, thoughts and creativity. Now, kids are just numbers. This is all because of standardized testing. Parents and teachers have relied heavily on this form […]
Urges Trash Awareness For the past 12 years, I have made a weekly walk through the 2300, 2400, 2500, 2600 and 2700 blocks of Honolulu Avenue in Montrose picking up the sidewalks and street gutters along the way. Thanks to those visitors who just don’t care, my business will always be “picking up.” My weekly […]
Here is the paper for Thursday, October 9, 2014. Check back every Friday to get your copy on your computer, Smartphone, eReader or tablet to take with you on-the-go! If it works or doesn’t work on your device, let us know and we can make a note of it to improve the experience, or if […]
Some Dates To Remember If you are reading this today, Thursday, Oct. 9 before 11:59 p.m. then you still have time. Time for what you may ask? Time to submit your application to run for CV Town Council. All of the requirements and details can be found on our website under the election tab. So […]
April 22, 1925 – July 29, 2014 Betty Bittle, a wonderful person, left us for a better place. She got her wish to go home. Her sunset was no surprise; she lit up the heavens and made the world a brighter place. We will miss her daily prayers, her love, her kindness, her creativity, her […]
With so much to do in the Crescenta Valley and surrounding areas this weekend, folks are going to have to strap on their rollerblades to make it to all the events. By Michael ARVIZU, Mary O’KEEFE and Isiah REYES To say Crescenta Valley is a busy place on a typical weekend is an understatement, but […]