On Thursday, April 18 three Cub Scouts from Monte Vista Elementary School visited the Crescenta Valley Weekly office. The boys are in the first grade at Monte Vista, but are not in the same class. They came to learn about newspapers, said Emilio Yniguez, 7. “I like the meetings,” Brody Gibbs, 6, said of being […]
Let’s Ban Pressure Cookers The Associated Press reported this week that the two brothers who set off the deadly Boston Marathon bombs and later engaged in a full scale shoot-out with authorities (after killing an M.I.T. security guard execution style while he sat in his patrol car) did not have permits for their weapons. Color […]
“Cruise Foothill – It’s A Riot!” I received some emails from people that had some vivid memories of the so-called Foothill Riots. This is from Craig Baker, who now lives in Paradise, California: “For better or worse, I was one of the people rocking the RTD bus. As I recall, the intent was only […]
As they were inseparable in life, they would not be separated by death. Leland Denson Ziegler, 88, and Betty Jane (Bicheno) Ziegler, 87, died within three weeks of each other. Lee died Saturday, March 23 at Hoag Hospital and Betty died on Sunday, April 14 at home both in Newport Beach, Calif. They had just […]
By Ted AYALA Ending weeks of scrutiny and speculation, newly sworn in Glendale City Councilmember Zareh Sinanyan admitted to being the author of racist comments that were uncovered early last month. The slurs against Muslims, Hispanics, and gays triggered a fierce reaction from many in the community. At the time, Sinanyan and his supporters said […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The Crescenta Valley has rapidly become an important part of the Special Olympics community and that partnership will be highlighted on Saturday at CV High School. On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the high school, the Tri-Valley Special Olympic games will take place where athletes will compete in events […]
April 20 2100 block of Florencita Avenue in Montrose, a 20-year-old Altadena man was arrested for suspicion of possession of concentrated cannabis and suspicion of possession of marijuana. Deputies noticed the man parked in a dark vehicle in a parking lot. When they approached, they reportedly smelled a strong odor of what appeared to be […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On April 30, the Crescenta Valley Outreach of the Armenian Center will present “No Place for Bullies.” The forum will discuss the issue of bullying in and out of school as well as cyber bullying. Members from youth and non-profit organizations, law enforcement, and the Glendale Unified School District will talk about […]
Encourages Community Service I am a seventh grader at St. Bede the Venerable School in La Cañada. I am writing this letter in the hopes that you will publish it in your newspaper. I would like to share with your readers my experience with completing service hours for my school. I would like to encourage […]
By Ted AYALA Frank Quintero, who less than two weeks ago stepped down from public service, returned to the Glendale City Council dais after his colleagues voted to appoint him as an interim councilmember. Quintero emerged as a top choice last week after council debated how best to fill the position left vacant by Rafi […]