MSAR Holds Tryouts

MSAR Holds Tryouts

By Richard SNYDER Hunting once was the only outdoor sport. But hikers have surpassed the number of hunters by far. Young and old enjoy being outdoors and viewing the sights and vistas nature offers. Hiking offers many health benefits, too: cardio, balance improvement, osteoporosis prevention, blood pressure reduction and more. But hiking is not 100% […]

Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Tips from CV Sheriff’s Station

By Detective Salvador PONCE I have shared tips regarding burglaries and other thefts – specifically catalytic converter thefts, which account for approximately 60% of the reports we receive on a daily basis. In a previous article I revealed several burglary prevention tips. Now I will explain why thieves target catalytic converters and give readers several tips on […]

Do You Have What It Takes? MSAR Holding Tryouts

Do You Have What It Takes? MSAR Holding Tryouts

The Montrose Search and Rescue team is searching for those dedicated to helping others. By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Folks who desire helping those in distress whether being lost in the forest, in a precarious spot while hiking, caught in dangerous weather or in need of some other type of outdoor assistance are invited to take part […]

A Walk Along Foothill

A Walk Along Foothill

By Mary O’KEEFE The fourth walking audit of Foothill Boulevard, sponsored by Public Works Los Angeles County, took place on Saturday and started at the La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd. The walk audit was an outreach that shared the options available for the Foothill Boulevard improvements as well as a chance to gather opinions […]

News from the Desk of the Publisher <<< Robin Goldsworthy

Stormy Weather The last time I remember having such intense weather was back in the late ’90s; in 1997-98 it was an El Niño year. I was working at Art Center College of Design and came home to pick up the boys for a dental appointment. There was two-three inches of standing water in our […]

WEATHER WATCH <<< TAKING A LOOK OUTSIDE OUR WINDOW

By Mary O’KEEFE “More than a century of burning fossil fuels as well as unequal and unsustainable energy and land use has led to global warming of 1.1°C above pre-industrial levels. This has resulted in more frequent and more intense extreme weather events that have caused increasingly dangerous impacts on nature and people in every […]

Local Rescuers Honored, Foothill Developments Discussed

By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley Town Council held its monthly meeting on Thursday at the La Crescenta Library. The meeting began with the invocation by Father Guy Leemhuis of St. Luke’s of the Mountains. “Be stewards of this community where all are served,” Leemhuis said. CVTC members then honored Montrose Search and Rescue members […]

In Brief

CVCA to Meet Tonight The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting tonight, Thursday, March 23 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting will include discussion on local issues as well as an opportunity for Foothill area residents to bring their own concerns. Contact the CVCA at crescentavalleycommunityassn@gmail.com with questions and for Zoom meeting information. All […]