Rain Can’t Dampen Spirits at Crescenta-Cañada Preschool’s Annual Trike-a-Thon

Rain Can’t Dampen Spirits at Crescenta-Cañada Preschool’s Annual Trike-a-Thon

The Crescenta-Cañada Cooperative Nursery School held its traditional Annual Trike-a-Thon on Saturday, April 26, and despite a steady downpour the preschool’s blacktop was alive with joy, cheers and determination as young riders took to their tricycles in support of their school. In the weeks leading up to the event, students practiced riding laps during outdoor […]

Assisteens Registration Now Open

Assisteens Registration Now Open

Assisteens, an auxiliary organization established nationwide by numerous Assistance League chapters, provides volunteer opportunities for students in grades seven through 12. The Assistance League of Flintridge program was established in 1967 and nearby communities have benefited from the charitable endeavors of this student-governed group ever since. For those who participate in Assisteens, the goal is […]

Traffic Slowed in Both Directions

The westbound 210 (Foothill) Freeway is backed up beginning in La Cañada for unknown reasons and the eastbound traffic is also slow due to a traffic collision involving two big rigs eastbound 210 at Lowell Avenue. Surface streets are clogged with overflow traffic.

Fatal Accident Shuts Down Freeway

A vehicle pursuit has ended at the transition of the Foothill (210) Freeway eastbound and Glendale (2) Freeway southbound. Traffic was stopped as the investigation continued.  The pursuit ended in a violent crash with the driver reportedly dead at the scene. The vehicle the driver was driving was almost split in half.  Traffic on the […]

Drones May Be in the Area, Says SCE

From Southern California Edison: As part of our wildfire prevention and mitigation program, over the next few weeks, SCE will be conducting inspections in local neighborhoods using drones and/or helicopters.  Our inspectors are using drones and helicopters to inspect equipment from difficult angles, and top-down angles for a 360-degree view.  The focus of these operations […]

Local Non-Profit to Host Wellness Fair

Local Non-Profit to Host Wellness Fair

Wellness Fair will showcase local mental health resources. By Mary O’KEEFE On May 10 the Crescenta Valley Substance Misuse Prevention Coalition/CV Cares will be hosting the CV Cares Wellness Fair on the campus of St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church.  “CV Cares Wellness Fair is a community-driven event designed to support Prevention and Early […]

Use of ‘Best Interest’ Provision Discussed

By Julie BUTCHER Newly selected Glendale Mayor Ara Najarian commended the organizers of this year’s events commemorating the Armenian Genocide for focusing more on the art, music and culture rather than “lots of political speeches” as he chaired Tuesday night’s meeting of the Glendale City Council. Mayor Najarian also commended the city’s celebration of Earth […]