‘Gun Crazy’ – A Movie Filmed in Montrose in 1950 One of the most famous scenes in cinematography, a filmed robbery of a Montrose bank, comes from an obscure “film-noir” piece released in 1950. It is a three and a half minute long “single take” inside a moving car, a significant feat in those days. […]
This Week at LCIF Lutheran Church in the Foothills invites the community to “Couch Church” on the church Facebook page and YouTube channel for the continuing celebration of Pentecost. On Sunday, May 23 at 11 a.m., Pastor Scott Peterson will deliver a message called, “Spirit Filled.” For those unable to watch live, the videos will […]
St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church is holding a toy drive for the migrant children at the San Diego Convention Center. The children’s ages range from 5 to 12 years old. New unwrapped toys can be dropped off near the kitchen door of the church’s Sadler Hall, 2563 Foothill Blvd. The best way to […]
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By Lori BODNAR, intern Following in the footsteps of many who went before him, a local Eagle Scout embraces College View campus for his project. College View School is the benefactor of the Eagle Scout project of Crescenta Valley High School freshman Gavin Borden of Troop 390. Borden is beautifying the campus of College View, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A variety of scams ebb and flow. There will be a rash of fraudulent phones calls made when criminals state they are calling from the Internal Revenue Service, or they are from a non-profit and are raising funds. This often happens not long after a devastating wildfire when predators call people and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Fundraising during the pandemic has been difficult for non-profits, especially in tight- knit communities that are used to supporting projects through donations or by attending events. Many of these non-profits have life-saving components, like at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. The Women’s Council at USC-VHH is a non-profit foundation that raises money for […]
Feeling Like the Old Days This week’s paper is a wonderful reminder of what CV Weekly was for so many years – a paper full of important news and interesting stories. From sports to youth to religion to hard news, CV Weekly took pride in presenting the many facets of our community and, by doing […]
“Life is no different than the weather. Not only is it unpredictable, but it shows us a new perspective of the world every day.” ~ American writer Suzy Kassem Weather is a favorite topic of conversation, from talking about unseasonably hot sunny days to skin-soaking cloudbursts and sudden hailstorms. But some weather really is […]
May 8 3800 Madison Road in La Cañada Flintridge, the front driver’s side window was shattered and items were missing from a vehicle overnight. 4800 block of Ramsdell Avenue in La Crescenta, a toolbox was stolen from an unlocked vehicle between May 9-May 14. May 6 2100 block of Lyans Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, […]