By Eliza PARTIKA The Glendale Unified School District (GUSD) board of education meeting held on Nov. 4 included a presentation from California state representative Nick Schultz, the representative for California’s 44th District who covers the cities of Burbank, North Glendale, La Crescenta, Sunland-Tujunga, North Hollywood, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Toluca Lake and Valley […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Around 100 people turned out early on Tuesday morning to Two Strike Park in La Crescenta for the commemoration of Veterans Day. In addition to various military personnel, members of Scout Troop 288, the color guard from Crescenta Valley High School and members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) […]
The La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project has made significant progress in recent months. Major safety improvements have been implemented, including the realignment of intersections and enhanced pedestrian accessibility. Additionally, the contractor has completed installation of bio-retention facilities and critical infrastructure upgrades, including traffic signal and fiber optic systems, as well as the upsizing of existing […]
The Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health is urging people to stay alert after confirming 61 rabid bats so far in 2025, the second-highest total ever recorded in LA County. Only 2021 saw more, with 68 rabid bats confirmed. While rabid bat detections can vary from year-to-year, this increase continues a decade-long upward trend. […]
The lottery application period for Glendale Unified School District’s (GUSD) 2026-27 dual language immersion (DLI) and magnet programs remain open through Jan. 31, 2026. The random lottery selection will take place on Feb. 11, 2026. The dual immersion program is offered in seven languages beginning in kindergarten (and TK in Spanish at Muir Elementary School) […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Saturday evening was the 7th Annual Montrose Holiday Wine Walk. Held along Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard, the event featured more than 25 “pouring stations” that offered a variety of wines for ticket holders to try. Members of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club greeted purchasers with a commemorative tote bag that […]
By Dominique ROCHA Last week, Crescenta Valley High School (CVHS) held its 10th annual Solidarity Week. Hosted by the high school’s Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), this year’s Solidarity Week was held from Nov. 4 to Nov. 8 and featured a week full of events that focused on the meaning of allyship. Solidarity Week was created […]
Nov. 8 2100 block of Cross Street in La Crescenta, a resident looked inside the interior of her vehicle and found the glove compartment and center console open. She reported several items had been stolen overnight. Nov. 5 900 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, a woman reported that she had entered a […]
Crescenta Valley Town Council 2025 Election Update (Preliminary Results) The Crescenta Valley Town Council Election Committee has completed the preliminary count for the 2025 Town Council election, held on Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8 at St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church (Sadler Hall). A total of 82 ballots were received. Of these, […]
The nation observes Veterans Day on Nov. 11. Locally, Veterans Day will be observed at Two Strike Park. By Mary O’KEEFE An unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. This site, on a hillside overlooking the Potomac River and the city of Washington, D.C., became the focal point of reverence […]