Multiple Calls Keep Rescuers Busy

By Mary O’KEEFE Hiker Dies, Two Others Injured in Fall An 18-year-old hiker was found dead and two others were transported to the hospital after an afternoon hiking accident. At about 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the Angeles National Forest, a hiker flagged down a passing motorist after climbing up to the roadway. He and two […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Jan. 25 2400 block of Honolulu Avenue in Montrose, two suspects entered Trader Joe’s market and attempted to take merchandise out of the store without attempting to pay. The two male suspects, described as white in their 20s, ran out of the store, dropping the items they were attempting to steal and got into a […]

Attempted Shoplifting at TJ’s

By Mary O’KEEFE At about 3 p.m. today, Thursday, two suspects entered Trader Joe’s market in Montrose and attempted to take merchandise out of the store without attempting to pay. The two male suspects, described as white in their 20s, ran out of the store, dropping the items they were attempting to steal, and got […]

Driver Loses Control, Cause Uncertain

By Mary O’KEEFE At 12:17 p.m. today, a man lost control of his silver Toyota Corolla, hitting two other vehicles, then two parked cars, sheared off a tree, crashed into a brick wall and finally stopped, teetering on the wall above a local business on Foothill Boulevard. According to witness statements, the initial accident occurred […]

Driver Loses Control, Cause Uncertain

By Mary O’KEEFE At 12:17 p.m. today, a man lost control of his silver Toyota Corolla, hitting two other vehicles, then two parked cars, sheared off a tree, crashed into a brick wall and finally stopped, teetering on the wall above a local business on Foothill Boulevard. According to witness statements, the initial accident occurred […]

My Thoughts, Exactly » Jim Chase

Primetime or Slime Time? It might surprise some readers, but I’m actually not old enough to have watched original broadcasts during the infamous “golden days” of television. You know, those days when Lucy and Ricky Ricardo’s bedroom had two twin beds in it lest viewers get the idea that they actually slept together as husband […]

Treasures of the Valley » Mike lawler

Montrose’s Most Spectacular Architecture is Hidden In the 1920s, Southern California was booming. Money was easy, and businesses paid to be conspicuous in their wealth. Banks were some of the biggest participants in their opulent displays, which were most extravagantly evident in the architecture of their buildings. Banks at that time were massive temple-like structures, […]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

He’s “Gone Too Far” Jim Chase has finally gone too far. His Jan. 5 rant against the government, social equality and gays and lesbians in particular violates every standard of journalistic integrity [“New Year, New Laws, Same Old Sacramento,” Viewpoints]. The CV Weekly has always celebrated the good in the Crescenta Valley. When tough topics […]

A Congressman and an Astronaut Come for a Visit

By Misty DUPLESSIS On Friday, 300 upper grade students from Chamlian Armenian School filled the auditorium as they waited for the morning’s special visitors – thanks to the help of fellow student Shant Armenian. A fourth grader and space enthusiast, Armenian wrote to Congressman Adam Schiff expressing his desire to have an astronaut speak at […]

MV Horn Blowers Treat Parents to Concert

Monte Vista Elementary School parents on Thursday, Jan. 12 enjoyed a special recorder concert performed by third grade students. The students performed a seven-song set for fellow students and parents showcasing the musicianship they learned under the direction of Erin Armstrong. The children played renowned classics such as “Go Tell Aunt Rhodie” and “Merrily We […]