Janet Hayn Janet Reneé Sagaser-Hayn passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 16. Janet was the backbone of her family and will be missed by all. She was a cancer survivor, loyal friend, loving wife and devoted mother to her two teenage children. Born in New Mexico on Jan. 20, 1958 she spent […]
By Geghard ARAKELIAN Having given a presentation at Glendale Community College on how his business has managed to stay afloat during hard economic times, the CEO of Sport Chalet says that his trials were a great learning experience and can be a lesson for aspiring business students as well. During Glendale Community College’s Business Lecture […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Maybe it wouldn’t be accurate to say La Crescenta residents took a walk down Memory Lane last Saturday afternoon. Oh sure, they walked. A lot. The group, which numbered around 40, gathered to hear stories of their town by Mike Lawler, president of the Historical Society of CV. Lawler served as a […]
BIKE LANE FUNDS APPROVED In the middle of the local observance of Bicycle Month, the Glendale City Council Tuesday approved using $35,000 in grant funds to install a bike lane on Foothill Boulevard from Lowell Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue. According to Public Works Director Steve Zurn, the lane will connect to a bikeway installed in […]
Residents warned of rattlers in area Roger Young of The Crescenta Valley Fire Safe Council issued a warning regarding the arrival of rattlesnakes with the warm weather. Young encountered a baby rattlesnake in his front yard on Hopeton Drive last week. He reminds residents, especially those near hillsides, to think about kids and pets left […]
By Mary O’KEEFE From art to science and everything in between was found amid the foothills this past weekend. Here is a brief wrap up of what the community was doing: Bright and early Saturday morning cyclists donned their helmets and rode Foothill Boulevard during the Discover Foothill event. Pop-up tents lined the lower parking […]
By Sue KILPATRICK “You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.” – Bob Dylan Light rain showers fell over the Crescenta Valley as a weak low pressure system moved into the area earlier this week. To some this was unexpected and to others a possibility. I must admit I was one […]
From the desk of the publisher By Robin GOLDSWORTHY This time of the year always seems to be rather harried, especially if you have school-aged children. As parents, you’re either pushing for the completion of year-end projects or reminding them of their SATs. But I’ve had a chance to enjoy being a grown up around […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Three good Samaritans helped a man who had collapsed on the sidewalk in the 4400 block of La Crescenta Avenue on Saturday afternoon. “His legs were wobbly and he was asking for help,” said Jesse Belisle. He, along with Tom Vena and Molly Wilson, stopped to help the man not knowing what […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The new Crescenta Valley High School principal has been announced – Michele Doll will be filling the shoes of retiring principal Linda Evans. It was only two years ago Doll was introduced to the community as principal of Rosemont Middle School. She is now moving only a few blocks away but will […]