Learning About Common Core Standards

By Mary O’KEEFE Visit the campus of any college or university, or our local Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and it is obvious America is host to an international audience. In addition, residents moving within the state and out-of-state have become more commonplace. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 100,000 more people moved out of California […]

Local Development Tops CVCA Agenda

Local Development Tops CVCA Agenda

By Jason KUROSU A proposed 30-unit townhome development to be located at 4201 Pennsylvania Av. has stirred up concerns over the state of development within La Crescenta, as well as the potential traffic and parking issues the development would create. The Olson Company, the developer of the townhome proposal, filed for a parking reduction permit […]

Heroic Efforts Rescue Driver

By Mary O’KEEFE At about 1 a.m. Crescenta Valley Sheriff Station deputies Eddie Tsuang, Jacob Goble and Oganes Dallakyan were flagged down by a group of motorists who reported their friend’s black Honda had possibly gone over the side of ACH, according to a statement from the CV Sheriff’s Station. Deputies began a search and […]

GUSD Job Search Made Easier

The Glendale Unified School District has launched a new software system to improve the hiring process for job seekers.  Applicants will be able to quickly apply online for numerous classified positions currently open via www.gusd.net. GUSD has partnered with NEOGOV, the nation’s largest cloud software for HR in government and education. This new software streamlines […]

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 […]