The YMCA of the Foothills will host the 18th Community Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 7 a.m. at the Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA. This year’s keynote speaker is La Cañada resident, radio talk show host, columnist, author and according to Toastmasters, “One of America’s five best speakers” Dennis Prager. Prager joins a special group […]
By Charly SHELTON For the last two weeks, CV Weekly reporter Charly Shelton has been reviewing the New 52 comics, all new number one issues from DC, as they are released. Take a look at a sample of this week’s breakdown, which can be found in full online at CVWeekly.com, or by scanning the QR […]
SONS OF NORWAY TO HOST PLAY Ellen Snortland presents her one-woman play, “Now That She’s Gone” on Saturday, Sept. 24 at Sons of Norway Edvard Grieg Lodge meeting at Lutheran Church of the Foothills. Social with refreshment starts at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. All are invited for this free event, […]
Blood Drive On Sunday, Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., La Crescenta Presbyterian Church will be sponsoring a blood drive benefiting the Red Cross. All folks who are eligible to give blood are encouraged to give. To set up an appointment, contact the church office at (818) 249-6137 or by email at nancy@lcpc.net. […]
QUESTION: I have friends who lost a 16-year-old son to suicide last year right before Christmas. I know that time heals, and it has been only eight months, but they continue to struggle to come to terms with this tragedy. They counsel and have attended different meetings arranged by other parents who have dealt with […]
By Brandon HENSLEY September means another season of TV shows, football, and, at least to the people of Crescenta Valley, the time to get to know their local businesses. The ninth annual Foothills Community Business Expo was held at Verdugo Hills Hospital Sept. 9 in the community room, a place to spread the word about […]
Beginning May be Tough, But Payoff is Great “Everyone who got to where they are, had to begin where they were.” Richard Paul Evans This weekend we are beginning at Two Strike Park and hope you do as well, with our Running the Foothills 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run. The 5K starts at 8 […]
Montrose: Bedford Falls or Pottersville? In the popular holiday Frank Capra film, “It’s A Wonderful Life,” the image of Jimmy Stewart racing through the snow down the main street of Bedford Falls, NY shouting, “Merry Christmas, Bedford Falls!” reminds us that the charm of the Montrose Shopping Park and its appeal to local residents can […]
By Mary O’KEEFE An incident involving a suspicious briefcase that was left on the Foothill (210) Freeway crossover bridge on Rosemont Avenue ended at about 7:30 p.m. on Monday when the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s Arson/Explosive Unit (Bomb Squad) rendered the area safe. During the investigation a robot was deployed to approach the bag. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A 50-year-old La Cañada woman was arrested on driving under the influence after she collided with a tree in the 1900 block of Foothill Boulevard. On Tuesday night at 9:15 p.m. Los Angeles County Sheriff Department deputies from Crescenta Valley Station responded to a call concerning a car that was resting on […]