Crescenta Valley Gets Hit With Catalytic Converter Theft
Montrose area of Crescenta Valley has catalytic stolen
Final Notes on Props
Final Notes on Props By Jason KUROSU Proposition 36 would make changes to California’s 1994 Three Strikes Law, reducing the severity of the sentences the law currently designates for third strike offenders. Currently, an offender’s second felony conviction or “strike” draws a sentence that is double what the offender would generally receive for that particular […]
LASD Deputies Increasing Patrols In La Canada And Montrose
On Wednesday, October 31, 2012, at approximately 3:40 in the morning, deputy personnel from Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a possible prowler call on the 600 block of Chatman Place, La Canada. According to the resident, she was awakened by the sound of someone walking through her backyard. She looked out the window and […]
CVTC Election Results
By Mary O’KEEFE The results are in from today’s Crescenta Valley Town Council vote. The three-seated members of the council are: Daniel Cheung won with 25.87% of the vote, Robbyn Battles with 22.86% and Mike Claessens with 18.71%. They will each serve a three-year term. The three alternate members are: Robert […]
Lending a Hand
Student Gabriel laPorta, who attends Flintridge Prep, and members of the La Cañada Kiwanis AM Club planted broccoli and Brussels sprouts at the Lanterman Gardens on Oct. 6. When harvested, the vegetables will be distributed to shelters in the area.
Revving Up for the Big Election
Clark Magnet High School teacher helps students understand the electoral process. By Mary O’KEEFE On Tuesday, it was teenagers who were setting a good example for adults to follow at Clark Magnet High School. Students in teacher Nick Doom’s AP (advance placement) government and standard government classes hosted a mock election in the school’s cafetorium […]
Status Change May Halt Development
By Jason KUROSU As residents continue to protest a proposed 224-unit housing development on the grounds of the Verdugo Hills Golf Course, recently revealed information about the site’s historical significance has added new dimensions to the debate. Recently released records indicate that the site was formerly the Tuna Canyon Detention Center, which housed Japanese American […]
Council Approves Improvements to Open Public Spaces
By Ted AYALA The Glendale City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday in favor of implementing changes to Glendale’s municipal code relating to public open spaces. The amendments to Title XII of the code would set in motion plans to improve the city’s network of public spaces by way of non-traditional means. This would expand use […]
Weather in the Foothills
“A cloudy day or a little sunshine have as great an influence on many constitutions As the most recent blessings or misfortunes.” ~ Joseph Addison (1672-1719), English writer and politician Can weather be the one true determining factor of who will be the next president? In just a few days, the elections will be over […]
from the desk of the publisher
Waxing Nostalgic Growing up, Halloween was my absolute favorite holiday. I grew up in Sun Valley, just over La Tuna Canyon, and from as early as I can remember I did everything I could to “spookify” our house. I would wheedle and plead with my parents to buy as many pumpkins as possible, then would […]