Man Makes Commotion at Park

A 62-year-old La Cañada man was arrested on July 10 at Memorial Park at the end of the Music in the Park event at about 8 p.m. Los Angeles County Sheriff deputies from Crescenta Valley Station responded to the park due to a disturbance by the suspect. “A male was [allegedly] arguing with people at […]

Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis!

Realtor’s Open House Behavior Dear Phyllis, I love your real estate column and appreciate your wisdom. My son’s Realtor typically goes to open houses with him, and I often join them. However, last weekend his Realtor was out of town and he had us go on our own. My son did just what his Realtor […]

Notes & Nods

LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills is helping families in need by collecting supplies needed for the coming school year. The church is assembling kits and donations are appreciated. Those who would like to help can drop off the following items at the church: 70 page spiral notebooks, pencil sharpeners, crayons (box of 16 […]

Spiritually Speaking

Question: Our 13-year-old daughter, we’ll call her “Ginger,” was very close to her Grandma Jo who passed away this past March. We had a beautiful memorial service and Ginger read a letter she wrote to her grandma. Grandma Jo lived with us and cared for Ginger while we both worked. Ginger is having difficulty accepting […]

VIEWS FROM THE VALLEY <<< SUSAN BOLAN

Construction Weary In 2014, I knew all about highway construction projects. I was part of the No 710 Action Committee, a grass roots volunteer group that was working to defeat the proposed connection between the I-710 and I-210 freeways by way of two large tunnels 250 feet underground. I spent a lot of time attending […]

Treasures of the Valley <<< Mike Lawler

Van Halen Played La Cañada and Montrose – The Montrose Theater Show Over the last few of weeks, I have detailed some local history involving one of the great rock bands, Van Halen. I interviewed former La Cañada resident Dan Sullivan who, in 1975-76 promoted some local concerts for Van Halen, just before they became […]

Scholarship Apps Open for Elks

On Aug. 1, applications opened for 2022 Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship. Judging criteria includes academics, leadership, financial needs and service. Scholarship awards range from $4,000 to $50,000 (paid over four years). To submit an application, visit enf.elks.org/MVS.

CASC’s Friday Night Lights Field of Dreams

CASC’s Friday Night Lights Field of Dreams

If we build it, will they come? On May 13, local soccer club, California Athletic Soccer Club (CASC), introduced Friday Night Lights to the Crescenta Valley. The inaugural soccer games were set to begin at 6 p.m. at Crescenta Valley High School. At 5 p.m., CASC coaches arrived to set up the fields. Under the […]