By Jake BOWMAN The Glendale Fire Dept. was the place to be on Saturday when families and those interested in fire safety visited the department for fire service day. The annual event offers a chance for members of the fire department to thank the public for its support, reflecting the fire department’s motto of “community […]
CV Town Council Meets Tonight The general meeting of the Crescenta Valley Town Council is tonight, Thursday, May 16, at 7 p.m. in the community room of the La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd. The agenda was not made available as of press time. Deukmejian Wilderness Park Workday All are invited on Saturday, May […]
Memory Lane In my mind when trying to recall an incident I typically tie events to other events. For example, remembering how old Patrick was when he was out of a crib. That is tied to our move from one house to another. Steve and I moved from the house on Lowell Avenue to […]
Where are the birds? While out gardening and admiring the green lushness of our landscaping, I took notice of the empty spaces beneath the eaves. Others have also noticed a decline of diners at their bird feeders. Normally these places are all atwitter, with builders of the small incubators hastily constructed from all natural materials […]
From morning to night, the Fiesta Days celebration offers plenty to see and do. By Mary O’KEEFE This Memorial Day weekend the City of La Cañada Flintridge will continue a tradition started about 46 years ago: the Fiesta Days celebration and remembrance. “It was [originally] a celebration around Cinco de Mayo to celebrate the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Detectives are investigating a report received from a Rosemont Middle School student concerning a man who approached her on Tuesday in a vehicle while she was walking home from school. When interviewed by a Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy, the girl said she was walking home after school about 3:30 p.m. in […]
By Julian MITCHELL The Glendale Public Library made a major addition to its Historical Section last week after acquiring a copy of the 1925 Glendale Union High School yearbook. The yearbook is notable for its inclusion of film legend John Wayne, then a student known as Marion Morrison. The yearbook was the only one from […]
SB 521, authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino passed the Senate Governance and Finance Committee. SB 521 provides a tax credit to property owners who enter into new contracts to rent their property to Section 8 voucher recipients. To be eligible, contracts must be executed after Jan. 1, 2020. SB 521 is an attempt […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley Weekly sat down with Ara Najarian as he begins his fourth term as mayor of Glendale. Najarian was first elected to the Glendale City Council in 2005. “We have a lot of issues coming before us,” Najarian said. Grayson Power Plant The largest decision Najarian feels the City is facing […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Prom Plus’ Taste of Montrose was held on Sunday, along with the annual Kids & Kritters and Wags n Whiskers events. Honolulu Avenue was full of dogs, kids and people enjoying the many things offered. The Taste of Montrose is a fundraiser for Prom Plus, which is celebrating its 25th year as […]