An Especially Trying Week As most of our readers have probably figured out by now, I typically write my column on Tuesday (sometimes early Wednesday) for that week’s paper. Such was the case last week; my column was written before disaster befell us here at the CV Weekly. Last Wednesday, in mid-afternoon, I received a […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Montrose Search and Rescue team members never know what they may be facing or who they may be saving when they get a call for help, but it doesn’t matter; a rescue is a rescue – even if the lost victim is a four-legged member of the family. On Tuesday about 4 […]
Jan. 30 Angeles Crest Highway in Angeles National Forest, the rear driver’s side window was shattered and items were stolen from a vehicle between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Mount Disappointment Road in Angeles National Forest, a vehicle owner parked his car and went on a hike. When he returned he discovered the locking mechanism […]
Jan. 4, 1961 – Jan. 1, 2022 When Steve Fox passed away on Jan. 1, he left behind many who knew and loved him – but he took with him much of the heart and memory of the Crescenta Valley, the community that had anchored his life for 60 years. Steve was a local-history […]
Death, and Resurrection, In La Tuna Canyon – Part 1 It was May 1971, and everything looked great for Debbie Chevalier and her friends. They were seniors at Crescenta Valley High School, all of them winners. Prom was over and they anxiously awaited graduation. Debbie was engaged to her handsome high school sweetheart, Dennis Broberg. […]
Beep & Teal It’s been a rough COVID month. Let’s have a story about ducks. Back in the day, I attended Cal State University, Northridge, working toward my bachelor’s degree in psychology. Part of my coursework included an animal behavior class that changed the trajectory of my career goals. I became fascinated with scientific methods […]
Equitable Funding for Private and Public Schools [In the Jan. 20 issue], Assemblymember Friedman states that schools would benefit from $119 billion in funding under the governor’s budget proposal (Viewpoints, “2022 Budget Perspective”). She states that $20,855 per student [is designated]. That is for current public school students. When will the state acknowledge that private […]
Changing The Terms Of The Contract Dear Phyllis, My daughter, who is moving to San Luis Obispo, listed her home for sale with the real estate agent who sold it to her. As an avid reader of your column, I advised my daughter that she should make her sale contingent upon her finding a home […]
Jackson Porter, age 9 (and ¾!) collected 140 pairs of new socks to deliver to unhoused neighbors as part of his school’s Kindness Week efforts. “I asked for help from my incredible neighbors and I was so excited and happy when they all showed up with new socks to donate!” he said. “I just want […]
By Lori BODNAR Despite being held virtually, attendees of the Crescenta Valley High School Science Fair, held on Friday, Jan. 28, were surprised and intrigued by the engaging science projects presented. Sponsored by the Academy of Science and Medicine and organized by teachers Orenda Tuason and Alamelu Arunachalum, there were 18 students who presented projects […]