American Heroes Air Show Soars

By Julian MITCHELL, intern The American Heroes Air Show returned to Hansen Dam celebrating its 25th anniversary of hosting helicopters and aviation services. The show hosted over 15 helicopters on display to the public, many of which were open for attendees to climb in and explore. “It gives people a chance to educate themselves on […]

Weather in the Foothills

“Softly the evening came. The sun from the western horizon like a magician extended his golden wand o’er the landscape; twinkling vapors arose; and sky and water and forest seemed all on fire at the touch, and melted and mingled together.” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow “Why is your house facing the wrong way?” I was […]

Beary Content

The story of the Three Bears came to life on Wednesday afternoon when three bruins were found in a tree on Ramsdell Avenue in La Crescenta. Though the CV Sheriff’s Station responded to the call of the wild (and despite one bear seeming to stick his tongue out at spectators), no action was taken and […]

From the Desk of the Publisher

Earning My Sticker … Barely   As just about anyone can attest, this has been one combative – and historic – mid-term election season. People could not avoid being bombarded with election ads and reminders to vote every time they turned on the TV. So how is it that I almost forgot to cast my […]

Goodbye, Old Friend

Saturday was the last day Orchard Hardware Supply (OSH) on Foothill was open for business. It was a shock to the community in August when OSH’s parent company, Lowe’s, announced that all OSH stores would be closed. Lowe’s rescued OSH by purchasing the company in 2013 after it filed for Chapter 11; however, after five […]

Election Season Isn’t Yet Over – CVTC Elections Coming

By Mary O’KEEFE Town councils have been established in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County for over five decades; however, it wasn’t until the 1980s, with the support of former LA County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, that they seemed to flourish. Town councils in the unincorporated areas of LA County act as advisory boards that […]

Local Pediatrician Honored as a Hero

Local Pediatrician Honored as a Hero

By Mary O’KEEFE The Council on Community Pediatrics annually recognizes community pediatricians with the Community Pediatrics Local Hero Award. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Community, the award is presented to individuals who epitomize the “community pediatrician.” The award is presented to two pediatricians annually. This year one of the recipients of […]

IN Brief

  Prom Plus Holiday Boutique The community is invited to head to Crescenta Valley Park community room and courtyard on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Prom Plus Holiday Boutique. The boutique features over 30 vendors offering a wide variety of items for sale. Opportunity drawing and bake sale, too. […]

Video Surveillance Helps Identify Two Robbers

On Oct. 26 at approximately 1 p.m. Glendale police officers responded to the 900 block of Alma Street in regards to a street robbery that had taken place about 20 minutes earlier. The officers contacted the victim, who was a 55-year-old woman walking to her car after work. The victim told the police that she […]

DNA Testing Leads to Arrest

On May 1, Glendale police officers responded to the 3100 block of Emerald Isle Drive regarding a catering van that was broken into overnight. An investigation into the break-in revealed the suspect had stolen fresh strawberries from the catering truck. The officers checked the area and found strawberry stems that were discarded by the suspect […]