No Good News I have often heard that the media doesn’t tell “happy” stories, that “if it bleeds, it leads.” That may be true; years ago I was working at another paper and made the decision during the Christmas holidays to put on the front cover the story of a man dressed as Santa who […]
By Ruth SOWBY During these “dog days” of summer, volunteers at Dog Days Search & Rescue are not relaxing. In fact, they are trying to find pets that may have been “dumped” post-pandemic as their owners return to work and no longer want them. Dog Days CEO and founder Jo Ann Powell, who is based in Cookeville, […]
CVCA to Meet Tonight The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting tonight, Thursday, July 27 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Project updates will be given on Twelve Oaks, Verdugo Hills Golf and Canyon Hills among others. The meeting will also discuss the second attempt at a California ballot initiative with the goal […]
Silent film history is alive in La Crescenta. By Lynn SHER In the early 1900s through the 1930s, silent film projectionists, affectionately called “itinerants,” traveled across the country carrying reels of film and projectors in convoy, bringing the cinema experience to small towns and villages that didn’t have movie theaters. The itinerants brought their own […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Boy Scout David Green from Troop 319 is hosting his Eagle Scout project at the Crescenta Valley High School (CVHS) parking lot at the southeast corner of Ramsdell and Community avenues on Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. For his Eagle Scout project Green, who graduated from CVHS in 2023, will […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Traffic is a big issue not only in Crescenta Valley but also in Glendale, Burbank, Sunland-Tujunga and throughout Los Angeles. Years ago attention was more about traffic congestion, and in many places it is still an issue, but traffic safety has become the focus for many – especially around schools. The Crescenta […]
Two juveniles from Bakersfield are in custody after committing an assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer and leading police on a pursuit. The incident occurred on July 19. At about 9:20 p.m., Burbank Police responded to the West Garage of the Burbank Town Center, located at 550 N. First St., regarding a […]
Thousands were expected and thousands came to Brand Boulevard on the night of Saturday, July 15 for the annual Cruise Night. Some came to learn more about local organizations, like “The Donut Guy” realtor Justin Jenewein (who had plenty of donuts for guests). Personnel from Glendale Area Schools Credit Union were also on hand to […]
Aug. 28, 1951-July 18, 2023 Steven Robert Curry, a 71-year-old man from Sunland, was a beloved husband, cherished friend and caring neighbor who died in Death Valley on Tuesday, July 18. He was born and raised in San Diego on Aug. 28, 1951. He was the only child to the late Robert and Barbara […]
1939-2023 Harry, known to his friends as Bud, was born in Inglewood on Sept. 28, 1939 to Fred and Mable Fales. He came from a very large family. At an early age of 15, after lying about his age, he enlisted in the Army as an infantry soldier. During his enlistment he proudly served […]