Strained Holiday Like so many people, during the holiday season – this one in particular – I get stressed out. I like having my makeup and hair done when company arrives (even if it’s just family). I like having wine decorked and appetizers ready to be enjoyed. I’ve been trying these past few years […]
January La Crescenta neighbors Burbank and La Cañada Flintridge kicked off the New Year by receiving top honors from the Tournament of Roses Parade judges. The Burbank Tournament of Roses Association Float won the Mayor Award for the most outstanding float from a participating city while the entry from the La Cañada Flintridge won the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE We end the year with a reminder that no matter how powerful and evolved humans think they are, Mother Earth is still the most powerful force on the planet. The death toll reported as of Tuesday due historic blizzard across the U.S. rose to 65. Of those deaths 34 are in New […]
The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) shared a statement by Miguel Ordeñana, senior manager of Community Science, on the passing of P-22, Los Angeles’ famous and beloved mountain lion that lived in Griffith Park: “On behalf of everyone at NHMLAC, we are very saddened by the loss of P-22, an iconic ambassador […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Getting water to our homes seems simple enough: It snows in the Sierra Nevada, melts, comes down here and goes into a reservoir then to our local water district. We turn on the faucet and there it is … simple, right? Well, no, it is considerably more complicated and the person is […]
CV Weekly Offices Closed for Holiday The offices of Crescenta Valley Weekly, 3800 La Crescenta Ave. #206, will be closed on Monday, Dec. 26 for the Christmas holiday. USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Hosts Blood Drive A blood drive hosted by USC-VHH and the American Red Cross takes place at the hospital on Tuesday, Dec. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The spirit of giving was celebrated around the Crescenta Valley last weekend with many events that focused on supporting others and sharing with friends. On Friday afternoon volunteers from The Balcony of LA partnered with Los Angeles County Parks to create a California winter wonderland at Crescenta Valley Park. There was a […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Montrose Search and Rescue (MSAR) team members have often searched for days, sometimes years, for a vehicle that has gone over the side of the road. Those who are lucky enough to survive this type of accident often find they have no cellphone service and many times are too injured to hike […]
Merriest Time of the Year I’ve often shared with you the gratitude I feel about the support we receive here at the Crescenta Valley Weekly. Whether it’s financial support, cheers while traveling down Honolulu Avenue during the Montrose Christmas Parade or being stopped while grocery shopping, the community continually shows its support for what we […]