Sharing the Love

This is the 30th anniversary of the Love Ride that raises money for philanthropic organizations. A kick-off was held at Harley-Davidson of Glendale. By Michael YEGHIAYAN The official start to the Love Ride season began with a day of music and festivities at Harley-Davidson of Glendale on Saturday, marking the organization’s 30th annual event. Riders […]

IN Brief

MUSIC AND FOOD IN SUNLAND The Sunland-Tujunga Chamber of Commerce is having weekly music entertainment on Wednesday nights during its “Food of the Foothills” event. The next concert is on Aug. 7 and features the Verdugo Hills High School Pep Rally Band. This will be a fundraiser for the VHHS band program to raise money […]

Community Gets Ready for NNO

By Jason KUROSU In 1984, National Night Out was held for the first time, a community event organized between law enforcement officials and local residents, endorsing neighborhood involvement in crime prevention and safety within the community. Aug. 6 marks the 30th anniversary of National Night Out, which has spread into a nationwide campaign for public […]

Getting Fired Up for Annual Chili Cook-off

Getting Fired Up for Annual Chili Cook-off

The La Crescenta Library will be hosting its fourth annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, beginning at 1 p.m. Last year’s cook-off attracted around 30 contestants with a teen group from Crescenta Valley High School winning the first place with its “robo” chili. All are welcome to stop by and taste; there’s no charge to take […]

NASA’s Cassini Spacecraft Reveals Forces Controlling Saturn Moon Jets

The intensity of the jets of water ice and organic particles that shoot out from Saturn’s moon Enceladus depends on the moon’s proximity to the ringed planet, according to data obtained by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft. The finding adds to evidence that a liquid water reservoir or ocean lurks under the icy surface of Saturn’s moon. […]

from the desk of the publisher

For the Love of a Celebration I love a party, a reason to break out and have a good time. The Crescenta Valley Weekly has had much to celebrate of late: we had a fantastic response to this year’s The Finest readers’ poll and our inaugural Discover resource guide/magazine was very well received. Additionally, three […]

Weather in the Foothills

“When summer opens, I see how fast it matures, and fear it will be short; But after the heats of July and August, I am reconciled, like one who has had his swing, to the cool autumn.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Aug.1 … already? The measurement of time, especially during the summer months, seems to […]

Plans Move Forward for Descanso Oak Additions

By Jason KUROSU Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation has awarded Descanso Gardens with $720,000 to plant two species of new oak trees across four acres of land, adding to the coast live oaks already present at the Gardens. The Descanso Gardens Oak Woodland Development Project will also include the construction of new trails, landscaping […]

Heroic Efforts Rescue Driver

By Mary O’KEEFE A dramatic early morning rescue today on Angeles Crest Highway had Los Angeles County sheriffs risking their lives to save a driver and passenger. At about 1 a.m. Crescenta Valley Sheriff Station deputies Tsuang, Goble and Dallakyan were flagged down by a group of motorists who reported their friend’s black Honda had […]

Suspect’s Brother, Second Man Charged in April Murder Case

  The brother of a Van Nuys man already charged with capital murder and a third man were both charged today with the April kidnapping and murder of a Glendale man whose body was found dumped on a Sun Valley road, the District Attorney’s Office announced. Originally, prosecutors alleged the April 24 murder of 33-year-old […]