By Mary O’KEEFE The first Welcome Home, Vietnam Veterans ceremony was held Saturday morning at the corner of Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard in Montrose. The location is particularly significant because the site is the first city-sponsored Vietnam memorial in the nation, dedicated in 1968. “[Vietnam] veterans came home and no one said ‘thank […]
By Ted AYALA Toys, coloring books, cartoons, play. For most of us, our lives as first-graders revolved around these and other innocuous pastimes. It’s only later – for some of us beginning in our teens, for others later still – when our minds turned to the study and contemplation of those facets of life that […]
Acting Governor Newsom Issues Statement SACRAMENTO – Acting Governor Gavin Newsom released the following statement regarding the explosions that occurred earlier today during the Boston Marathon. “Jennifer and I are deeply saddened by the tragic events in Boston today and our hearts go out to the victims’ families and their communities. There’s no indication of […]
Sheriff’s Advise: If you See Something, Say Something “While the cause of the explosions this morning at the Boston Marathon are still under investigation, our vigilance has been raised,” said Sheriff Lee Baca. “The heightened alert of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department includes increased patrols to create a more visible presence where people congregate, […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Coming off a quality road victory against Burroughs on Tuesday, the Lady Falcons softball team returned home and took care of business in a Pacific League game against the Pasadena Bulldogs, winning 10-0. Starting pitcher Olivia Thayer went four innings and faced the minimum number of batters. Chloe Fairbrother, who usually plays […]
Story and Photos by Leonard COUTIN On April 4, the Crescenta Valley High School Falcons rallied their forces against rival Glendale High Dynamiters at home. Glendale star CIF state champion sprinter Michael Davis struck the first blow against the Falcons, running the second leg of the 400m relay and grabbing a large lead, giving […]
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3:38 The mountain lion was tranquilized and is now moving along the 3300 block of Fairmount Avenue. Officers are waiting for the drug to take effect. 3:08 Neighbors reported seeing the animal as early as 6 a.m. this morning. They are being asked to remain in their homes until the animal is tranquilized and transported into […]
Giuseppe’s: The Secret is in the Sauce When I am out and about in the Montrose Shopping Park, I like to discover the hidden things, those gems that make our town special. I especially enjoy when it happens unexpectedly like it did for this story. It was a Saturday evening. After a full day of […]
What A Fair! “When someone does something good, applaud! You will make two people happy.” Samuel Goldwyn The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to applaud the numerous people who contributed time, effort and materials to make the 8th Annual Hometown Country Fair a total success last weekend. It was a great event and […]