The La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project has made major safety improvements over the last few months. For example, the realignment of intersections and enhanced pedestrian accessibility. Additionally, the contractor has completed installation of bio-retention facilities and critical infrastructure upgrades, including traffic signal and fiber optic systems, as well as the upsizing of existing sewer mainline. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Toy and Food Drive at the Crescenta Valley Sheriff Station has begun. Anyone who would like to support local families can donate unwrapped toys for ages from newborn to 17 years old and non-perishable food items. “Your generous contributions benefit families in need within our community and support the Spark of […]
On Saturday, members of the Crescenta Valley High School robotics team stood out in the rain to collect groceries that were then donated to the LA Food Bank. “Coach Heather,” one of the main robotics coaches, supervised the event. Submitted by Michelle LEDER
March 4, 1941 – Oct. 26, 2025 Lawrence “Van” Van Avery was born in Highland Park, Michigan on March 4, 1941, and passed away on Oct. 26 in Glendale at the age of 84. He left high school prematurely and in August 1958 began his four-plus years in the U.S. Marine Corps, completing his GED […]
Motivation For Recommended Vendors Dear Phyllis, I am going to be listing my home for sale soon. The Realtor I interviewed suggested making some minor repairs to my home. She had a lot of recommendations for the front yard and pushed her preferred gardener. The way she pushed him made me uneasy. Also, she has […]
By Ruth SOWBY “Back in 2013, I had a dream – to create a sanctuary where women could press pause on the chaos, silence the noise and finally … just Be,” said certified clinical hypnotherapist Liza Boubari. That “sanctuary” was found at Glendale’s Embassy Suites. Some150 women gathered to “reignite their spark and remember their worth,” according […]
Many homes and businesses in the Crescenta Valley have service provided by the Crescenta Valley Water District (CVWD). Long considered a neighborhood resource, CVWD takes very seriously its role of providing water and related services to the Crescenta Valley and works hard to keep customer costs as low as possible. “In FY 2024-25, CVWD imported […]
Assistance League of Glendale visited Dunsmore Elementary School on Monday, Nov. 10 to bring the Authors and Illustrators (A&I) program. The Assistance League hires the author and/or illustrator to visit the classrooms to encourage students to read, write and create pictures. Visiting authors were Molly Ruttan who presented her book “Something Wild” for the kindergartens. […]
Crescenta Valley Insurance announced the addition of Michael Magnuson as the newest member of its insurance team. Magnuson is a licensed property & casualty insurance agent with a strong record of developing customized solutions for individuals, families and businesses. ________________________________ Sarah Dea of La Cañada Flintridge earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the […]
Grilled Peach, Brie and Basil Sandwich This simple and tasty sandwich will help you get into the groove of outdoor grilling. Give this grilled peach, brie and basil sandwich a try this weekend. Makes 1 sandwich. Ingredients: ½ peach Extra-virgin olive oil (for brushing the peach prior to grilling) 2 slices fresh whole-grain bread 2 […]