CHiPs IN LA CRESCENTA Almost a half-century ago, a very popular TV series about the travails of two California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers was a highly-rated hit on television. The first two seasons of “CHiPs” were filmed almost entirely on the not-yet-open 2 and 210 Freeways from La Canada to Sun Valley, and even spilling […]
Select cast members of “ARENA: A House MUSIC-al” will be appearing in an ARENA stage takeover outdoors as part of the first year anniversary of The Queer Mercado (The Queer Market) on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hilda L. Solis Learning Academy, 319 N. Humphreys Ave. (at Cesar Chavez […]
Smiling faces overcame high temperatures as students made their way to school. By Lori BODNAR, Robin GOLDSWORTHY and Mary O’KEEFE It was a Wednesday morning full of hugs, high fives and welcome backs at local schools where teachers and staff greeted new and returning students. At Lincoln Elementary School, students ran up to each other, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE NASA missions explore the solar system for new worlds and water, or signs of ancient water sources, as evidence that indicates life. In fact, NASA’s motto in exploration is “follow the water.” Explorers of the universe know the value of finding water but for most people on Earth, water has been one […]
Lingering Effects Last week, specifically Wednesday, was tough. Challenges included having a temporary layout guy (who worked his tail off yet pulled it all together) while our regular guru Steve was on vacation, wonky email service, Excel issues that made it nearly impossible to print route sheets for our delivery people and a reporter who […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It may sound like a broken, albeit melting, record but the Earth has seen another hottest month on record. July 2022 was the world’s sixth hottest July on record, according to National Oceanic Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) National Center for Environmental Information. “Last month also saw Earth’s sixth hottest year-to-date on record […]
CV Town Council Meets Tonight The general meeting of the Crescenta Valley Town Council is tonight, Thursday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd. The meeting is also available via Zoom (dial (669) 900-6833; meeting ID is 283 256 4275; password is 626159. Among the items on the agenda […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Nov. 28, 1966 the Los Angeles Zoo first opened its gates at 5333 Zoo Drive. In 1981 it was the 11th zoo in the nation to establish a research department. Its goal is to “undertake studies aimed at increasing knowledge of zoo animals’ behavior, facilitating reproduction and improving living conditions,” according […]
By Julia KOHUT After all of the challenges and trials over the last several years, the Emergency Dept. nurses at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital were recently honored for their hard work with the Lantern Award. According to its website, the ENA (Emergency Nurses Assn.) Lantern Award recognizes emergency departments that demonstrate exceptional and innovative performance […]
By Bethany BROWN Hearts for Siblings – a community formed for people who have siblings with disabilities – celebrated its official launch at the Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA on Saturday, Aug. 6. Rachel Lee, a senior at Village Christian School and founder of the group, said that the launch went extremely well. The mission of Hearts […]