“An accidental sudden noise waked me about six in the morning, when I was surprised to find my room filled with light. I imagined at first that a number of lamps had been brought into my room; but rubbing my eyes I perceived the light came in at the windows.” ~ A letter written to […]
‘Holiday’ Season Kicks Off Like most little kids, I loved Halloween. Generally my mom would dress my sister and me up as princesses and out we’d go. When we grew older, we were allowed to trick-or-treat in groups with our friends. There was a house near our block in Sun Valley that was awesome in […]
The first episode of CVW Sports focuses on the Rosemont Middle School basketball program and its exciting talent. Interviews with Principal Cynthia Livingston, boys’ coach Brent Ballard and girls players Micaela Cacho-Negrete, Caity Bouchard and Sinayt Tassew. NOTE: This episode was completed before the end of the basketball season (Oct. 30). To “Like” […]
It’s basketball season, and 2010 Crescenta Valley High School alum and avid sports fan Brock Hendricks is back to talk hoops with CV Weekly sportswriter Brandon Hensley. There wasn’t any room to analyze Russell Westbrook’s terrible on-going fashion choices, but the two still managed hit the other important topics in the NBA. Brandon: Brock, welcome again […]
By Ted AYALA State Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris’ office rejected a lawsuit brought by a pair of Glendale residents challenging Councilmember Frank Quintero’s eligibility for his position. The lawsuit filed by John Rando and Marian Rodas earlier this year contended that Quintero violated Article VI, Section 12 of the Glendale City Charter: “No former councilmember […]
Candidates for town council and water district take the podium to answer final questions from the voters before the Nov. 2 and Nov. 5 elections. By Jason KUROSU Just one week after the candidates for the Crescenta Valley Town Council debated before an audience, the candidates gathered again at the La Crescenta Library Thursday […]
“The wind outside nested in each tree, prowled the sidewalks in invisible tread like unseen cats. Anyone could see that the wind was a special wind this night, and the darkness took on a special feel because it was All Hallows’ Eve. Everything seemed cut from soft black velvet…” Ray Bradbury, The Halloween Tree Last […]
Renewing – or Refreshing – Friendships I am a firm believer that people are put in your life for “a reason, a season or for life.” Last weekend I had the chance to revisit some friendships that had changed over the years either due to the passage of time or change in circumstances. On Saturday […]
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By Mary O’KEEFE and Charly SHELTON On Saturday, authors Mike Lawler and Gary Keyes spoke to a packed house at the La Crescenta Library about their latest book, “Murder and Mayhem in the Crescenta Valley.” Although CV is a bedroom community with a “Mayberry” personality, it also has a dark side – so dark in […]