Drayman’s Trial Start Date Delayed to April 2014

By Jason KUROSU Former Glendale City councilman John Drayman’s criminal trial has been set for an April 7th start date. Drayman is alleged to have embezzled over $300,000 from the Montrose Shopping Park Association [MSPA] over a period of seven years. Drayman served as president of the MSPA Board of Directors until 2007. The April […]

CVTC Election Results

All three incumbents maintain their seat on the Crescenta Valley Town Council. By Mary O’KEEFE From a total of 431 ballots cast: Harry Leon received 194 votes, Cheryl Davis 170 and Dr. Young Suh 147. Each will serve a three year term. Alternates are: First Alternate is Kyle Studebaker with 99 votes, Second Alternate is […]

State Denies Suit Challenging Quintero’s Eligibility

By Ted AYALA State Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris’ office rejected a lawsuit brought  by a pair of Glendale residents challenging Councilmember Frank Quintero’s eligibility for his position. The lawsuit filed by John Rando and Marian Rodas earlier this year contended that Quintero violated Article VI, Section 12 of the Glendale City Charter: “No former councilmember […]

UPDATE: Pursuit Postpones Halloween

UPDATE: 10:45 a.m. A pursuit that wove throughout foothills neighborhoods this morning began in Sun Valley and involved a suspect thought to have robbed a dental office Wednesday afternoon in the 3900 block of Ocean View Boulevard in Montrose. The suspect entered the dentist’s office and, after telling the employees he had a gun and […]

Getting Ready for the Ballot Box

Getting Ready for the Ballot Box

Candidates for town council and water district take the podium to answer final questions from the voters before the Nov. 2 and Nov. 5 elections.   By Jason KUROSU Just one week after the candidates for the Crescenta Valley Town Council debated before an audience, the candidates gathered again at the La Crescenta Library Thursday […]

Weather in the Foothills

“The wind outside nested in each tree, prowled the sidewalks in invisible tread like unseen cats. Anyone could see that the wind was a special wind this night, and the darkness took on a special feel because it was All Hallows’ Eve. Everything seemed cut from soft black velvet…” Ray Bradbury, The Halloween Tree Last […]

from the desk of the publisher

Renewing – or Refreshing – Friendships I am a firm believer that people are put in your life for “a reason, a season or for life.” Last weekend I had the chance to revisit some friendships that had changed over the years either due to the passage of time or change in circumstances. On Saturday […]

Murder and Mayhem in Mayberry?

Murder and Mayhem in Mayberry?

By Mary O’KEEFE and Charly SHELTON On Saturday, authors Mike Lawler and Gary Keyes spoke to a packed house at the La Crescenta Library about their latest book, “Murder and Mayhem in the Crescenta Valley.” Although CV is a bedroom community with a “Mayberry” personality, it also has a dark side – so dark in […]

IN Brief

Public Invited to ‘Fill the Boot’ On Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Glendale firefighters are partnering with Muscular Dystrophy Association for the annual Fill The Boot drive to help raise money. Glendale Firefighters will be out on the streets with boots in hand to raise money for children with Muscular Dystrophy […]

Meet the Candidates

Upcoming elections will shape the future of Crescenta Valley. Ballots will be cast on Nov. 2 at the La Crescenta Library at 2809 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta for the Crescenta Valley Town Council. On Tuesday as part of the municipal election, voters will choose from four candidates to fill three seats on the CV […]