CVCA to Kick Off 2018 The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its first meeting of the year tonight, Thursday, Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the La Crescenta Library community room. The meeting will include discussion on local issues as well as an opportunity for foothill residents to bring their own concerns. For those […]
By Mary O’KEEFE La Cañada Flintridge Building and Safety has removed the Red Tag warning issued on Thursday, Jan. 17, to a home in the 2100 block of Tondolea Lane. The Los Angeles County Fire Dept., Station 19, responded to the property concerning a compromised wall near the Taco Bell in the 2100 block of […]
Updated 12:15 p.m.: SoCal Gas is sending out crews to investigate an apparent gas leak in the 3500 block of Rosemary in the 91208 area, according to Melissa Bailey, SoCal Gas spokesperson. The company said it appears that a third party hit the gas line. Bailey said she is unaware of any service interruption in […]
By Charly SHELTON Human trafficking is a growing problem in America and California is the worst state for cases of human trafficking, according to the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Data for 2018 is still being tabulated, but in 2017 California saw 1,305 cases reported. The next highest state, Texas, saw 792 in the same year. […]
During heavy rains safety personnel remind drivers to be more cautious when taking to the road. By Mary O’KEEFE Maybe it’s our drought memory, but it seems we have been receiving an unusual amount of rain in Southern California. But historically that is not the case. “It is not unusual to have back-to-back storms,” […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale City Council meeting on Tuesday night covered several issues facing the city, and celebrated those that make the city special. Mayor Zareh Sinanyan read a proclamation recognizing Korean American Day, Jan. 13. This is the 116th year since the first Korean immigrants came to the United States. Jan. 13 is […]
I Wanna Be … Just Like Bob Earlier this month, the Crescenta Valley lost a special man, someone who was the first to raise his hand when volunteers were needed, who didn’t shy away from making time for others. I’m talking about Bob Fletcher. Bob and his family lived in the Crescenta Valley for […]
“A large drop of sun lingered on the horizon and then dripped over and was gone, and the sky was brilliant over the spot where it had gone, and a torn cloud, like a bloody rag, hung over the spot of its going. And dusk crept over the sky from the eastern horizon, and darkness […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It’s clear that getting old is not easy. For most there are more and more doctor appointments, endless prescriptions and less social time. Loneliness can be a symptom of aging, especially for those who have lost their spouse. Although depression is not a normal symptom of aging, older adults are at an […]
All are Invited Please join the Montrose/Verdugo City/Sparr Heights Neighborhood Assn. (MVSNA) at its annual membership meeting on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. at the American Legion Post located at 4011 La Crescenta Ave. Updates provided on neighborhood issues, board elections will be held and input solicited from members. Refreshments! CVCA to Kick […]