The Finest 2018
GPD’s Life Saving Efforts
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police responded to what they at first thought was a vehicle used in an assault and ended up saving a man’s life. On Thursday, Sept. 20 at about 2:30 p.m., GPD received a call concerning a vehicle that had hit several other vehicles in the 500 block of Glendale Avenue. “At […]
Montrose Oktoberfest: 41 Years and Growing Strong
A community favorite event for decades, this year’s Oktoberfest promises some exciting changes. By Mary O’KEEFE For 41 years Oktoberfest has been celebrated in Montrose. Attendees to this year’s event, on Saturday, Oct. 6 from noon to 10 p.m., will find some changes, including a VIP-type beer garden, a kids’ area and even yoga. “This […]
Questions Answered About Median Project
By Mary O’KEEFE The construction of medians along Foothill Boulevard within the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County-La Crescenta – and the accompanying traffic – continue to raise the ire of and confuse local residents. Many have turned to social media for answers and some have made phone calls to CVW. For many people, including […]
Suspect Arrested in Residential Burglary Case
On July 8, a resident in the 1900 block of Glencoe Way returned home to discover his front door open and one of his suitcases in the front of the house. He walked through his home and found several rooms had been ransacked and jewelry and other items had been stolen. Glendale police investigated and […]
Two Get Life Without Parole
By Mary O’KEEFE James Wesley Trotter, aka Man-Man, a 22-year-old Long Beach man, was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole for his role in the murder of a 67-year-old Montrose woman a year ago, Los Angeles Country District Attorney’s Office announced. On Aug. 15, Trotter was found guilty on one […]
Keeping On Track by Staying Off the Tracks
By Mary O’KEEFE On Tuesday, Glendale police participated in the nationwide train safety awareness program Operation Clear Track. Officers were positioned near various railroad crossings to educate drivers, and pedestrians, on how dangerous it can be to stop their vehicle on the railroad tracks, explained Sgt. Kevin Hirano, GPD Traffic Bureau. Motorcycle officers were located […]
CRIME BLOTTER
Sept. 23 5900 block of Canyon Side Drive in La Crescenta, a bicycle was stolen from an open garage overnight. 4700 block of Lasheart Drive in La Cañada, a Global Positioning System, iPad, prescription glasses, a pocket knife and cellphone charger were stolen from an unlocked vehicle overnight. Sept. 21 2200 block of […]
From the Desk of the Publisher
It’s Here! After months of anticipation, today our readers will find this year’s issue of The Finest, a compilation of those chosen as the best in their field, whether a business owner, service provider or volunteer. Work on The Finest began at the end of May when CV Weekly first published our ballot in […]
Weather in the Foothills
“Nobody can be in good health if he does not have all the time fresh air, sunshine and good water.” ~ Chief Flying Hawk, 1854 Why do you live in the Crescenta Valley? The reasons are varied. Nowadays, the driving force seems to be our schools. Another often overlooked reason is the climate; by […]