Waterspout Results from Break

By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley Water District crews responded to a water main break on the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and La Cañada Plaza Road. The break caused a waterspout to shoot into the air. Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept.-Crescenta Valley Station received several calls about 2:04 p.m. and temporarily blocked traffic on Foothill Boulevard […]

Crime blotter

April 30 4300 block Shepherds Lane in La Cañada Flintridge, a resident reported that while she was taking a bath two suspects entered her residence and pointed a handgun at her. Suspect No. 1 was described as a young Black male adult wearing a grey sweater and red sweatpants. Suspect No. 2 was described as […]

Roof Collapse in Glendale

A roof collapsed at a construction site in Glendale on Wednesday. According to reports from KTLA, there were six workers who were rescued by Glendale firefighters in the 1200 block of Glendale Avenue. A metal roof truss of a movie studio under construction collapsed for an unknown reason. Three workers were reportedly trapped in a […]

Money Won, Ducks Swam and Everyone Had a Good Time at the Duck Splash

Money Won, Ducks Swam and Everyone Had a Good Time at the Duck Splash

  By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Kiwanis Club of Glendale held its annual Kids Incredible Duck Splash on Saturday afternoon at Verdugo Park. Hundreds of folks were on hand to cheer on the 21,009 adopted ducks as they made their way down “Lake Glendale,” a manmade lake created for the event by members of the Glendale […]

Glendale Sunrise Rotary and Forest Lawn Glendale Present Field of Honor

Glendale Sunrise Rotary and Forest Lawn Glendale Present Field of Honor

According to Glendale Sunrise Rotary, the display is a reminder of “what an amazing country we call home.” By Robin GOLDSWORTHY In commemoration of Memorial Day, from May 23 through May 29, American flags will be installed at Forest Lawn Glendale to honor veterans, current military personnel, first responders and community leaders.  For the last […]

Remembrance of Armenian Genocide Commemorated at Alex Theatre

Remembrance of Armenian Genocide Commemorated at Alex Theatre

By Mary O’KEEFE The 22nd Annual Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event was held on Monday, the day of the Armenian Genocide Remembrance. The Armenian Genocide occurred 108 years ago and for years the nation asked the United States to recognize what happened to its citizens as genocide. President Joe Biden in 2021 was the first President […]

Unity, Advocacy and Resilience Recognized at Ceremony

By Roman INGUANZO On Monday, April 24, the Armenian Genocide Committee hosted a community-wide public event outside Glendale City Hall commemorating the 108th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. A large crowd gathered for the remembrance ceremony, demonstrating a strong sense of unity among Glendale’s Armenian residents. Congressman Adam Schiff was in attendance, adding another demonstration […]

WEATHER WATCH <<< TAKING A LOOK OUTSIDE OUR WINDOW

By Mary O’KEEFE While my grandson was visiting last week we watched “Reading Rainbow.” I had forgotten how amazing this series was, and how informative. We learned how bowling balls were made; who knew how fascinating that was? The book read by host LeVar Burton was “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie” written by […]

From the Desk of the Publisher <<< Robin Goldsworthy

Warmer Temps Means Time to Get Outside – Part 3  I hope, like me, you’ve had a minute to update your calendar to add the many exciting events happening in our valley. As a longtime CV Chamber of Commerce director, I will be spending my Saturday at CV Park (3901 Dunsmore Ave.) as part of […]

In brief

Hometown Country Fair The Annual Hometown Country Fair takes place on April 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at CV Park, 3901 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta. This is a fun community event put on by the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce and their sponsors. There is no cost to attend. Craft Beer Fest The Montrose-Verdugo […]