Photo by Marilyn CABLE The Kiwanis AM Club recognized students Sophia Paz and James Mills, shown with Joe Thompson, president of Kiwanis AM, as TERRIFIC Kids. The TERRIFIC Kids program is a student recognition program that promotes character development, self-esteem and perseverance. “TERRIFIC” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Inclusive and Capable.
Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis! Embarrassed To Sell Dear Phyllis, I am a regular reader of real estate questions and think I have a new dilemma. My husband and I got divorced more than a decade ago and it has been extremely difficult for me to maintain my house. It seems that most […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Two home invasion robberies that occurred last week, one in La Crescenta and the other in La Cañada Flintridge, have law enforcement officials reminding residents to lock their doors and if they see something, say something. The first robbery occurred on Wednesday, June 4 at about 10:30 p.m. in the 2900 block […]
In a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) survey of 230,000 teens, it was discovered that more teens started drinking and smoking tobacco and marijuana in June and July than any other month. More than 11,000 teens on average took a drink, 5,000 smoked a cigarette, and 4,500 smoked marijuana daily. Since alcohol […]
By Ted AYALA Glendale City Councilmember Ara Najarian urged council on Tuesday night to consider adopting a resolution that would support the state’s push for tighter regulations on the fast-growing rideshare industries. Rideshare apps, such as for Uber and Lyft, allow customers to hail a ride from a swipe on their smartphones. Often proving to […]
Looking forward, summer will bring a lot of activities to the CV Town Council and the community. If you have been a fan of the Summer Beach Bus, then you will be happy to know service begins June 17 for the La Crescenta area. As is typical, reservations should be made. Links to the complete […]
June 7 Eastbound Foothill (210) Freeway onramp at La Crescenta Avenue in La Crescenta, a 44-year-old Baldwin Park man was arrested on suspicion of a controlled substance, possibly methamphetamine, at 5 p.m. June 6 2200 block of Florencita Avenue in Montrose, someone vandalized a vehicle with some type of chemical that could possibly be paint […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU What is student Olga Alvarado’s advice for anyone looking to get ahead? Simply, “Set your mind to it.” The 61-year-old Montrose resident recently completed a course of study at Glendale Community College’s Continuing Education-Garfield Campus in Glendale. As a long time secretary for the La Cañada Valley Sun newspaper in La […]
It’s A Sad Day In Sunland-Tujunga In a small community such as Sunland-Tujunga, bigotry exists today. I am referring to a letter published locally that should never have been published. This town has been riddled with hate and prejudice for years; many know our history. Sunland-Tujunga is one big melting pot; there should be no […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Thursday, June 5 at 10 p.m. two armed men entered the home of an elderly couple in the 5000 block of Jarvis Avenue in La Cañada. The suspects demanded and received money and property from the couple then fled leaving the victims unharmed. Los Angeles County Sheriffs responded but did not […]