In brief

CVCA to Meet Tonight The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting tonight, Thursday, March 24 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting will include discussion on local issues as well as an opportunity for foothill area residents to bring their own concerns. Contact the CVCA at crescentavalleycommunityassn@gmail.com with questions and for Zoom meeting information. All are […]

Team 589 is Regional Champ

Team 589 is Regional Champ

By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley High School 589 Falkon robotics team recently competed in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) competition in Port Hueneme – and came home regional winners. “It’s completely chaotic but it’s really fun,” said Ethan Lee, a freshman and member of 589. He was speaking of the […]

Pickleball for Parkinson’s Comes to Pacific Community Center & Park

By Bethany BROWN The Glendale Community Services & Parks Dept. has incorporated and welcomed since 2013 the pickleball community at various locations within the city. On March 11, it introduced its newest addition for individuals with Parkinson’s and their caregivers at Pacific Park & Community Center, 501 S Pacific Ave. Volunteers from Glendale’s pickleball players […]

Crime blotter

March 19 900 block of Town Center Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, a registration tab was stolen from a vehicle’s license plate between 3:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.   March 18 600 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, an employee at a store noticed a male and female collecting multiple articles of clothing […]

GPD Reports

Arrests for Reckless Driving and Street Racing – Vehicles Impounded The Glendale Police Dept. has a zero-tolerance policy regarding reckless driving and illegal street racing. Those arrested for such offenses will have their vehicles impounded. The below list includes those who have been arrested locally for reckless driving and participating in an illegal speed contest (racing) […]

Robert Blaine Chambers

Feb. 14, 1958 – Feb. 24, 2022   Robert Blaine Chambers was born on Feb. 14, 1958 in San Diego to George and Trudi Chambers. He passed away at home on Feb. 24, 2022.   Bob spent his childhood living in the San Diego area, graduating from Mission Bay High School in 1976 and from Point […]

James Richard Eckert

James Richard Eckert Sept. 1, 1945 – Dec. 2, 2021 James Richard Eckert, 76, of La Crescenta died Dec. 2, 2021 at his home in La Crescenta. Mr. Eckert was born Sept. 1, 1945 in Oakland, Iowa. No services will be held. Funeral directors: www.CrippenMortuary.com

Notes & Nods

LCIF News After a two-year pause due to COVID-19, Vacation Bible School is returning this summer to Lutheran Church in the Foothills. The church invites all children from pre-K through sixth grade to attend a week full of fun activities this coming June 27 through July 1. The program runs from 9 a.m. to noon. […]

NEWS FROM WASHINGTON >>> ADAM SCHIFF

An Attack on Ukraine and Democracy Itself Over the past month, we have all watched in horror as Russian President Vladimir Putin has waged an unprovoked, bloody war against the Ukrainian people. We’ve heard the blare of air raid sirens from Kyiv to Odesa, and watched the footage of missiles streaking indiscriminately through the skies. […]

TREASURES OF THE VALLEY >>> MIKE LAWLER

From Rocky Cola to Gus & Andy’s – The Long and Winding Road The rumors are true! The most anxiously awaited restaurant in Montrose is finally open! After Rocky Cola Café closed in 2014, everyone just assumed it would reopen soon as another restaurant. The building has a prominent position in Montrose, right on the […]