Spiritually Speaking

Question: I am the oldest of a family with two brothers and one sister, who is the youngest. My mother is still alive and my father passed away several years ago. I know my parents did the best they could but I am still wrestling with the memory of dad’s many violent outbursts when we […]

VIEWS FROM THE VALLEY <<< SUSAN BOLAN

VIEWS FROM THE VALLEY <<< SUSAN BOLAN

I Can See Clearly Now   Sometimes I feel like the Burgess Meredith character in the “Twilight Zone” television series. In the episode “Time Enough at Last,” Henry Bemis just wants to be alone, away from all distractions, to read his pile of books. When the end of the world comes and he is the […]

Treasures of the Valley <<< Mike Lawler

Treasures of the Valley <<< Mike Lawler

Jim Huntington came to La Cañada in about 1914. He paid $90 for a building to open a blacksmith business. (That building is now an appliance store at 1428 Foothill Blvd.) Huntington embarked on a career in metalwork that brought him nationwide fame. Huntington Iron Works’ products in the form of iron gates and fences […]

Celebration of the New Oak of Peace

Celebration of the New Oak of Peace

Under the leadership of Amy Toczek, the Daughters of the Revolution orchestrated a captivating journey through California’s history on Oct. 22 that shaped the City of Glendale. Toczek curated a diverse array of exhibits that offered both education and immersive experiences within the Catalina Verdugo Adobe Park. The event marked a significant occasion featuring the […]

Musical Melodies and Holiday Cheer Brought by CVHS Concerts

By Lori BODNAR   The holiday season has begun, which means festive music! For those who would like to enjoy some live holiday melodies, Crescenta Valley High School (CVHS) student musicians are performing an instrumental music concert on Dec. 8. The winter concert follows on the heels of the Feast of Light concert that was […]

From GUSD

Dear GUSD Students, Employees, Families, and Community, GUSD is currently investigating a cyber security incident impacting multiple district information technology systems. We will continue to keep our community updated as new information becomes available. As a precaution, we are asking students and employees not to use district computers and Chromebooks until further notice.  We apologize […]

Deputies Arrest One for Drug Possession in La Cañada Flintridge

On the evening of Nov. 29 around 4:50 p.m., Deputy Aleksanyan saw a red Lexus ES-350 driving with expired registration on Foothill Boulevard. He conducted a traffic stop at Foothill and Castle Road. When deputy personnel approached the vehicle, a narcotic pipe was in plain sight on the dashboard. The occupants of the vehicle were […]

Holiday Songs, Tree Lighting and More at Library

Holiday Songs, Tree Lighting and More at Library

Community invited to annual tree lighting.  By Robin GOLDSWORTHY   Contrary to the song, on Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. the weather outside is not expected to be frightful when community supporters turn out for the annual tree lighting ceremony at the La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd. With temperatures expected in the mid-60s, it […]