Local Non-Profit to Host Wellness Fair

Local Non-Profit to Host Wellness Fair

Wellness Fair will showcase local mental health resources. By Mary O’KEEFE On May 10 the Crescenta Valley Substance Misuse Prevention Coalition/CV Cares will be hosting the CV Cares Wellness Fair on the campus of St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church.  “CV Cares Wellness Fair is a community-driven event designed to support Prevention and Early […]

Use of ‘Best Interest’ Provision Discussed

By Julie BUTCHER Newly selected Glendale Mayor Ara Najarian commended the organizers of this year’s events commemorating the Armenian Genocide for focusing more on the art, music and culture rather than “lots of political speeches” as he chaired Tuesday night’s meeting of the Glendale City Council. Mayor Najarian also commended the city’s celebration of Earth […]

Rosemont Preserve Captures Water

Rosemont Preserve Captures Water

correction in bold   By Mary O’KEEFE The Rosemont Preserve, part of the Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy, now has a way to capture rainwater to replenish the ever-decreasing amount of groundwater.  CVW recently met at the Rosemont Preserve with Frank Colcord of the Friends of the Rosemont Preserve and director of the Foothill Municipal Water […]

WEATHER WATCH <<< TAKING A LOOK OUTSIDE OUR WINDOW

By Mary O’KEEFE This week the Trump administration dismissed about 400 scientists who were working on the congressionally mandated National Climate Report. According to reports, scientists were informed on Monday afternoon that their services to write a report on climate change for the federal government were not needed.  Just to make it clear, what was […]

FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER <<< ROBIN GOLDSWORTHY

Unexpected April Showers I don’t know about you, but this past weekend‘s rain was totally unexpected. Being the president of the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce, I was disheartened to see not just light sprinkles, but a downpour that met the opening of the Hometown Country Fair, which was held last Saturday at CV Park. […]

IN BRIEF

Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday morning, May 3. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to capture the morning light […]

Cadet Finds Strength and Direction in Explorer Program

Cadet Finds Strength and Direction in Explorer Program

By Mary O’KEEFE For some the need to serve others is a natural instinct. It is something they feel they need to do and, if they are lucky, they find an organization that promotes that desire and mentors them that leads in the right direction.  Ashar Baker is a 16-year-old who wants to serve his […]

MSP Prepares for Day of Fun with Kids & Kritters

MSP Prepares for Day of Fun with Kids & Kritters

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Montrose Shopping Park hosts the 13th Annual Kids & Kritters Day on Sunday, May 4 in the 2200 block of Honolulu Avenue in Montrose. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., this family-friendly event will provide plenty of activities recognizing the diversity that is the Crescenta-Cañada Valley. Among the activities is the […]

Proposed Bill Change by CVWD

By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley Water District (CVWD) is proposing a different way of billing customers for water, and a changed billing calendar.  “We’re [also] changing the rate structure itself,” said James Lee, director of CVWD.  The proposed rates are part of Prop 218, which was voted on in 1996, will be a more traditional […]

CRIME BLOTTER

April 28 900 block of Wiladonda Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, gardening equipment  was stolen from the bed of a truck at 3:15 p.m. 4800 block of Alta Canyada Road in La Cañada Flintridge, a resident returned to find a window was shattered in his laundry room and several rooms of his home had been […]