By Mary O’KEEFE UPDATE Saturday: Below are links to the La Cañada High School website and a link to their crisis information page. http://www.lcusd.net/site/default.aspx?domainid=177 http://www.lcusd.net/cms/lib04/CA01000868/Centricity/Domain/1//Documents/CrisisSupportInformation.pdf UPDATE Friday 8p.m.: A La Cañada High School student fell from the roof of a building on campus this afternoon and pronounced dead at the scene at 3:55 p.m., said […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County firefighters and Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept. sheriffs from the Crescenta Valley station responded to a call concerning an explosion at the Sport Chalet store in La Cañada about 10 a.m. this morning. “Employees smelled gas and shortly thereafter an explosion occurred resulting in two people being transported to Huntington […]
Thank You, Montrose Centennial Committee! I will never forget the once in a lifetime Montrose centennial celebration we had this weekend. It was a time to celebrate the joy of being a part of such a unique little town. Truly there is no place like Montrose, so quaint and seemingly far removed, yet so close […]
A Courageous Spirit Leads an Entrepreneur I dip my pen in the blackest ink, because I’m not afraid of falling into my inkpot. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Have you ever thought about starting your own business? When starting a business it can be exciting but it is also very difficult and challenging. However, owning your […]
Happy Birthday, Montrose The Montrose-Verdugo City is so excited about the centennial of Montrose. What started as a valley of orchard groves has turned into a vibrant place to live, work, play and raise a family. Many people move into this area because of its proximity to Downtown L.A. and its “other-worldly” peacefulness. Over the […]
‘DOC TALK’ INFO OFFERED On Thursday, Feb. 28 at noon, “Doc Talk” presents Dr. Hanriet Minasian who will be speaking on strokes and their prevention. Light lunch included. This is being held at the YMCA of the Foothills, 1930 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge. Sponsors are Becky Happach of Right at Home, In Home Care […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU I first wrote “From the Back Pew” column starting in 2009 while working as a reporter for the Glendale NewsPress and La Cañada Valley Sun. When I moved on from those two newspapers, “the pews” went with me. It has now been resurrected in the pages of the Crescenta Valley Weekly; […]
Cooking and More at St. Luke’s On Saturday, March 2 at 5 p.m., St. Luke’s of La Crescenta will be offering an authentic Mexican cooking class. All are welcome! We will be cooking on Saturday for Sunday lunch at the church! On Sunday, March 3 at 11:15 a.m., St. Luke’s is offering “Adventures in Anglicanism” […]
SHE said By Sabrina WALENTYNOWICZ I first got into singer Marilyn Manson about six years ago. I heard of him back in the ’90s, but was too young and scared to understand him and his message. Many YouTube’d interviews later, I really enjoyed how smart Manson sounded and agreed with a lot of what he […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN Commuters in Burbank may have taken note of the impressive new addition to the city’s skyline. The stunning white tents signify the return of Cavalia and a newly imagined performance starring some of the most talented animals to walk on four legs. The performers and horses of Cavalia last appeared in Burbank […]