Aug. 5, 2024 It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of James Stephens Bradly of Glendale on Aug. 5 at the age of 84 years. He passed surrounded by family. Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you will be dearly missed. Services in care of Crippen […]
Patty, the fifth child of DeEsta and Elden McFarland, entered the world in La Jolla one month and two days after her Feb. 14 due date. Her mother claimed that had she been born on her due date her name would have been Valentina McFarland! But a baby born on March 16 instead had to be named […]
1937-2024 Joseph “Joe” Leonard Hegenbart passed away on July 17. He and his beloved wife Rosemary made a loving and caring home for their family in La Crescenta since 1968. Joe was born to Mildred and Henry Hegenbart in Los Angeles in 1937. He was the third of seven sons. During his youth he helped […]
July 31 300 block of St. Katherine Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, deputies responded to the area regarding a burglary that had just occurred. There was aerial support searching for a potential suspect/s but none were found. An investigation found a broken sliding glass door and rooms ransacked. Nothing has yet to be reported stolen. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The La Crescenta man – Vahan Keshishyan – who was charged with one count of murder has had his competency hearing at the Hollywood courthouse continued to Aug. 22. According to the LA County District Attorney’s Office, on Feb. 14 the suspect allegedly murdered Ordean Neva, 63, who was working as a […]
Lutheran Church to Host Events Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) invites the community to a fun-filled evening of Bunco on Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall. Bunco, a popular dice game known for its fast-paced and social nature, is a perfect way to connect with friends, old and new. The […]
Crescenta Valley girls’ basketball players Ava Gharib and Kelin Shajanian returned July 16 from Gibraltar, Spain after completing a strong campaign in the FIBA U16 championships. FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, is the world governing body for basketball. Founded in 1932, FIBA brings together 212 national basketball federations from all over the world. FIBA organizes […]
Paul Carafotes, author of the children’s book series Charlie Bubbles, has created a non-profit Charlie Bubbles Cares For Kids! The non-profit raises funds to deliver the Charlie Bubbles storybooks at no cost to hospitals, schools and homeless children. Over 1500 books have been given to elementary schools, preschools and hospitals. According to Carafotes, the books […]
GCC is Cause to Scratch Head in Confusion Lauds CVW But GCC is Cause to Scratch Head in Confusion Thank you to Mary O’Keefe for reminding CV Weekly readers of the importance of preserving community news. (“The News Desert,” Aug. 1, 2024). Community newspapers such as the CV Weekly celebrate the communities they serve, but […]
The Battle Between the Parks, Sunland and Central Over 90 years ago, actors Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert arrived in Sunland to film scenes of their upcoming motion picture, “It Happened One Night.” Sunland Park was the backdrop in 1934 as these stars performed their movie magic. At one point, the old stone drinking […]