By Mary O’KEEFE Throughout the area there has been a rash of catalytic converters thefts from cars. This crime seems to go in waves with criminals targeting certain areas/neighborhoods and then leaving for other areas. “A catalytic converter is an essential emissions control part and is a key component inspected during a smog check. It […]
By Mary O’KEEFE March is Women’s History Month – the month that recognizes women’s achievements. It began in 1978 as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California by the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women. It was planned and executed as a Women’s History Week. From there the […]
Being Principal … for a Day By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Smart. That’s the first thing I thought when I met some of the students at Horace Mann Elementary School. On Tuesday I had the privilege of being principal for a day at Horace Mann – one of several local schools that participate in the annual principal […]
By Mary O’KEEFE From health care to law enforcement, on Tuesday leaders in local industry took the reins of principal at local public schools – if only for a few hours. Principal for a Day is a program established in Glendale in 1992 by the Glendale Educational Foundation (GEF). The organization invited local leaders […]
CVCA to Meet Tonight The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting tonight, Thursday, Feb. 26 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 are […]
By Ruth SOWBY On Feb. 19, health-conscious community members participated in health screenings, doctor lectures, education and information on preventive care at Glendale Memorial. The highlight of the morning’s agenda was the celebration of the 28th Annual Kings and Queens of Hearts, each royal having participated in the hospital’s heart health management program. Senior Queen Indira […]
Prom Plus, the organization that hosts an after-prom event at the Crescenta-Cañada YMCA, held its second annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Sadler Hall on the campus of St. Luke’s of the Mountains. Coinciding with the pancake breakfast was a food donation project held by the Crescenta-Cañada Lions Club. A strong showing was […]
Lifelong Crescenta Valley resident Tim Bosveld recorded a memorable hole-in-one last Saturday at the Scholl Canyon Golf Course during the monthly golf tournament. Playing the par-3, 11th hole, Bosveld used a wedge to deliver a crisp tee shot that landed about 10 feet past the pin before spinning back and dropping into the cup. A […]
Construction Schedule While most improvements are complete for the La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project, certain key elements – including roadway resurfacing, striping and decorative crosswalks – are scheduled for completion by June 2026, barring any additional unforeseen circumstances. The revised schedule is due to utility relocation work required by GWP Electric, Charter and AT&T for […]
Joseph B. Sanchez appeared in LA County Superior Court on Wednesday morning before judge Kerry White. The judge granted a request for a preliminary hearing on April 22. According to Jimmy Chu, Sanchez’s attorney, Glendale Police Dept. is still investigating and there may be more discovery. Glendale Police Dept. released a statement on Feb. 5 […]