Letters to the Editor

Disagrees with Definition While I have often been a fan of Mike Lawler’s articles on the history of the Crescenta Valley, I feel compelled to address a few mischaracterizations he makes in the recent CVW article regarding his new book (Treasures of the Valley, Nov. 4). Specifically, Mike writes that the “La Cañada Gossip” section […]

Halloween Fun at Our Lady of Lourdes

Halloween Fun at Our Lady of Lourdes

Our Lady of Lourdes (OLL) kicked off its annual Halloween carnival with a costume parade where kids from TK through eighth grade showed off their creative, spooky, fun costumes. The kids enjoyed carnival games, a huge inflatable slide, bounce house, raffle prizes and a petting zoo. Though there were many more activities it was the […]

Annual Community Prayer Breakfast a Memorable Event

Annual Community Prayer Breakfast a Memorable Event

Roughly 150 attendees were greeted Saturday morning, Oct. 30, with decorative fall arrangements, live music, delicious catering and faith-shared stories by keynote speaker ABC7 Eyewitness News Chief Meteorologist Dallas Raines. This year, the YMCA of the Foothills hosted its annual community prayer breakfast outdoors for the first time ever at the upper parking lot of […]

USC-VHH: Combining Technology and Expertise to Give You the Most Accurate Diagnosis

When it comes to successfully treating men with prostate cancer, making as accurate a diagnosis as possible is critical. The team of urologists at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) offers men who need to be evaluated for prostate cancer a technology called MRI/ultrasound fusion-guided biopsy. Biopsies for prostate cancer involve taking small samples of tissue […]

Family Fun Found at Lanterman House Free Day

Family Fun Found at Lanterman House Free Day

The Lanterman Historical Museum Foundation celebrated the native landscape of the Crescenta Cañada Valley with a free outside event at the Lanterman House on Sunday, Nov. 7. The event was highlighted by a land acknowledgment ceremony, which recognized the Gabrielino Tongva people as the traditional stewards of the Crescenta Cañada Valley, and affirmed their enduring […]

PROBLEM SOLVED <<< CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT

My Scenic River Cruises refund went sideways. Is my money gone? When Scenic River Cruises cancels Winston Bateman’s Danube River cruise vacation, his travel agent offers a refund. But it’s been months and he’s still waiting. Q:  My wife and I have been trying to get a refund from Scenic River Cruises for more than […]

Calendar This

ONLINE PROGRAM FOR CANCER PATIENTS Tonight, Thursday, Nov. 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m., Robert Chu, Ph.D., will discuss how complementary and natural therapies such as acupuncture, nutrition and exercise can be integrated with standard medical treatments to help reduce the side effects of cancer. The Cancer Support Community-Pasadena is located at 76 E. Del Mar […]