On Sept.12, Glendale Police Dept. detectives arrested 32-year-old Richard Smallets for arson. On Sept. 12 at approximately 1:22 a.m., Glendale officers responded to Harvard and Brand to assist the Glendale Fire Dept. with a small fire on the sidewalk. Investigation revealed a homeless man was sleeping under cardboard boxes when he was awakened by the […]
“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone else planted a tree long ago.” Warren Buffett By Mary O’KEEFE There is a family business in the Crescenta Valley that has taken the idea of planting a tree, figurative and literally, to heart. Many may not notice the people who are seen walking quietly down […]
“And the sun took a step back, the leaves lulled themselves to sleep and autumn was awakened.” ~ Raquel Franco, ‘Keep Me Wild’ Monday, Sept. 23 was the first day of autumn (and also the birthday of husband Doug). Summer passed with such great speed that I feel a bit cheated. Pool-time is in […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The owner of the Honolulu Manor Senior Apartments appeared in Glendale court yesterday, Wednesday, before Judge Beverly Bourne. The City of Glendale brought criminal charges against Honolulu Manor owner Elias Shokrian and Montrose LP in June after residents who reported in May that both elevators in the complex had stopped working contacted […]
A Nod to A Prominent Local Family I’m very proud that this issue of CV Weekly shines a light on one of our favorite local families and businesses, the Waldheims and J’s Maintenance. I’ve known Ed and Chris Waldheim for years, probably dating back to when I was a reporter for the now-defunct CV […]
By Brandon HENSLEY LA County Fire is in need of funding and personnel to tackle pressing issues and, as part of its plan, is asking residents to fill out a survey to determine which issues people consider most important. Assistant Fire Chief Anderson Mackey Jr. came before the Crescenta Valley Town Council on Sept. 19 […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Imagine being a child. It’s late at night and there have been some fighting or other issues in your home. Strangers and law enforcement come in and everything seems to get louder and confusing. People come to you and tell you to grab some of your personal items, that you have to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Electronic cigarettes – e-cigarettes – have been around for decades but did not really become commercially popular until the early 2000s. However, it wasn’t until a few years ago that the use of e-cigarettes – vaping – became part of the social landscape. Though vaping has been touted by some as an […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Though 5G technology promises a cheaper and easier way of communicating, it’s clear there are many people in the foothills who feel the potential health effects severely outweigh its benefits. Concerned residents packed the La Crescenta Library community room on Monday night to hear an anti-5G presentation on what might happen if […]
All Invited to Monthly CVCA Meeting The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting tonight, Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. The CVCA is a cross-jurisdictional volunteer organization that encourages collaboration between community groups so that the Crescenta Valley can be represented with one voice. Conceptual plans will be presented regarding the development […]