We are blessed in the Crescenta Valley with incredible natural beauty. We’re sheltered on both sides by unspoiled mountains, like two loving arms embracing us. And of course, we have great access to these mountains for hiking, biking, equestrian sports, and just plain finding solitude – but not in La Crescenta! Let me elaborate. On […]
Because Utah, Idaho and Montana have real winter weather, unlike the balmy, equatorial-like conditions we often have in Southern California during our “winter” months, I did not want my University of Montana student son to drive back to school from Christmas break (uh-oh, politically incorrect term alert!) by himself. Experienced driver that he may be, […]
Boy Scout Offers Thoughts on Sidewalks I am a Boy Scout from Troop 390 in La Crescenta. I am working on my Communications badge and wanted to write to you about the missing sidewalks of La Crescenta. I really like living here but one thing I have noticed is the lack of sidewalks. If my […]
Responding to requests by the community, LCPC Parent Education program is holding a new February night series. For this series, LCPC educators will share tips and strategies on helping families thrive in the new year. The class has been designed with busy parents in mind. Session topics include: Feb. 1 – “How to Talk So […]
Another bone marrow registry drive was held at St. Bede’s church on Sunday, Jan. 16 on behalf of Michael, a local high school student with leukemia. Among those participating were St. Bede parishioners, firefighters (including one from Station 82), PCY school parents, friends of friends, and many members from the La Cañada Presbyterian Church. The […]
Open House Slated Crescenta-Cañada Cooperative Nursery School – CCNS – is hosting its annual open house on Saturday, Jan. 29th from 9:30 a.m. until noon. Families with preschool aged or soon to be preschool age children are welcome to join director Nita Imm and Michele Reilly for a tour of CCNS, ask questions and speak […]
There is a lot to do getting ready for a school open house, but when it involves two schools, there is even more things to do. St. James/Holy Redeemer Catholic School is opening the doors on both campuses and inviting the community to come see what is happening in the Crescenta Valley. Principal Susan Romero […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Recently a reader of Crescenta Valley Weekly generously donated books to Mike Lawler, president of the Historical Society of Crescenta Valley, they had purchased at an estate sale. The books followed the history of Montrose and La Crescenta from the mid to late 1930s. Among the pages of pictures and writings was […]
By Brandon HENLSEY The Falcons boys’ basketball team is, to borrow a worn-out phrase, soaring high at the moment, getting contributions from multiple players each game, and the scene was no different Wednesday night at Hoover High School. Junior forward Christian Misi had a game-high 17 points and grabbed nine rebounds, and senior guard Nick […]
By Alan Der OHANNESSIAN It was another easy day Wednesday for the Falcons soccer team (6-0-3 league) as it cruised past Burroughs High School (3-2-2 league) with a final score 4-1. In the first minutes of the match, it appeared that the teams were evenly matched as both were exchanging shots on target. On one […]