LA County Updates Its COVID-19 Numbers – Feb. 12; County MIS-C Cases Increase

The Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 137 new deaths and 3,497 new cases of COVID-19. To date, Public Health identified 1,161,773 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of LA County and a total of 18,789 deaths. Since Tuesday, Feb. 9 daily reported cases have stabilized near 3,500 new […]

More MIS-C Cases Reported in LA County

More MIS-C Cases Reported in LA County

By Mary O’KEEFE The number of COVID-19 cases has been relatively low for children compared to adults. Of the 1,092,128 reported positive cases of COVID-19 in LA County as of Feb. 8, the total number reported of positive cases in children who are between 5 and 17 years old is 142,295. Although many children who […]

Serving the Community and Helping Their Team

Serving the Community and Helping Their Team

By Lori BODNAR, intern Help spread some kindness and love this Valentine’s Day weekend by supporting a food drive. The pandemic has been hard on so many facets of society. Many people have become unemployed, finding themselves in the position – many for the first time – of being food insecure; that is, not knowing […]

LISRAP Plans Move Forward

By Julie BUTCHER In a surprisingly short meeting Tuesday night, the Glendale City Council approved an agreement with the Glendale Community College Foundation to use $1.3 million in Measure S funds to implement plans for affordable housing the city and college district authorized at a joint meeting last week. Interim city manager Roubik Golanian told […]

Weather in the Foothills

“You say you love rain, but you use an umbrella to walk under it.” ~ Bob Marley Thus far, no algebraic equations or geometric theorems are required to measure the 2020-21 season’s rainfall. Crescenta Valley has accumulated about 5.50 inches – nearly 10 inches below normal. We’ve got some serious catching up to do. Other […]

In Brief

Food Drive Benefitting Bailey Center CV Robotics will host a drive-through food drive on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Crescenta Valley High School parking lot at the southeast corner of Ramsdell Avenue and Community Avenue. Non-perishable food items are being collected to benefit the Bailey Human Care Center. Community […]

News from the Desk of the Publisher

Taking My Own Advice Last week’s cover story, “Take A Seat, Urge Local Restaurants,” was a reminder that local restaurants are open for outside dining and are eager to have their tables filled by diners. I responded by eagerly placing a reservation for Sunday night at one of my favorite spots, Alissa’s Ocean View Bar […]

Glass is Their Canvas

Glass is Their Canvas

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY In this age it’s uncommon to find true artisans, those who not only take pride in their work but also understand that they are making more than a utilitarian piece of equipment – they’re establishing a legacy. At R.D. Gibbs & Co., president Tim Gibbs knows the work he and his family […]

Crime Blotter

Feb. 6 900 Big Briar Way in La Cañada Flintridge, a package was stolen from the front porch of a home. Surveillance footage revealed a female approach the front porch of the home and took the package. She walked back to a waiting silver SUV, with black-rimmed tires. She entered the vehicle and drove it […]

Fatal Accident on the 210/2 Interchange

By Mary O’KEEFE A fatal vehicle accident occurred on Feb. 3 at about 5:30 a.m. on the Foothill (210) freeway and Glendale (2) connector road. “A Honda Civic was traveling eastbound on the 210 at the 2 connector [transition] road in the number one, left, lane,” said California Highway Patrol Officer Vince Ramirez. For an […]