Our Beautiful Valley
Local resident Chef Scott Bassin sent along these two photos of the cactus plant that blossomed in his Crescenta Valley yard. Thanks for sharing.
Crescenta Valley Utility Pole Sheared at Offramp
By Mary O’KEEFE A utility pole was left leaning against power cables at the La Crescenta Avenue off ramp of the westbound Foothill (210) Freeway this morning after a semi-truck sheared it off at the base. At about 11:50 a.m. the 30-year-old male driver of a semi-truck apparently took a turn too sharply at the […]
CV Ladies Tennis Steamroll La Cañada
By Alan der OHANNESSIAN The Falcons won their third consecutive match this week against La Cañada 15-3. While the Spartans were confident coming off a 17-1 win over Monrovia High School, they were no match for the Falcons. In singles, the Falcons were almost perfect losing only one match of a total nine. Emily Borkowski […]
La Canada Gladiators
Jr. Gremlin (Flag) No Official Score No report Received. Gremlin La Canada 6 East L.A. Bobcats 26 No report received. Jr. Pee Wee La Canada: 19 East L.A. Bobcats 20 At La Canada High School football field this past Sunday the La Canada Gladiators Junior Pee Wees lost […]
Red Ribbon & DEA
Red Ribbon Week Gets Off to a Flying Start
By Mary O’KEEFE Red Ribbon Week is being observed this week throughout the Glendale Unified School District. The event is designed to start a dialogue about drugs and alcohol use with elementary, middle and high school kids. Lincoln Elementary School got a jump on Red Ribbon Week by having some very special guests on Friday, […]
Dedication to Heroes
By Mary O’KEEFE A dedication was held on Monday morning for a memorial that honored two fallen heroes and brought a bit of closure to the families who paid the ultimate price of service – the loss of a loved one. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy David Horr and Montrose Search and Rescue Reserve Team […]
Possible Plastic Bag Ban Proposed
By Ted AYALA Following the implementation of a similar ordinance in unincorporated Los Angeles County, the Glendale City Council voted Tuesday to approve a ban on the use of single-use plastic bags in supermarkets and retail stores across the city. Already a way of life for residents of La Crescenta, the bag would eliminate plastic […]
from the desk of the publisher
Saying Thank You On Monday morning, I had the privilege of attending the dedication of the memorial at the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station honoring those from CV who had fallen in the line of duty. The skies over the parking lot at the sheriff’s station were overcast as a sizable crowd took their seats and, […]
WEATHER IN THE FOOTHILLS
“The sparrows are preparing for winter, each one dressed in a plain brown coat and singing a cheerful song.” – Charles Kuralt 1934-1997 This quotation brings a smile and an image of a Walt Disney animation. Preparing for winter, before it actually arrives. is always preferable. Instinct-driven animals appear more capable of this yearly task […]