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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
CVIM Foundation Hosts Tasty Fundraiser On Saturday, Oct. 6 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. all are invited to an “Aloha State of mind” on the quad of Crescenta Valley High School for the CVIM 10th Annual BBQ Fundraiser. Ticketholders will feast on a delectable plate of Hawaiian-style grilled beef, chicken and fruit, along with […]
Glendale High School Teacher Elizabeth Astor has been named one of 16 Teachers of the Year by the Los Angeles County Office of Education. The County’s top 16 public school teachers were presented by County Superintendent of Schools Debra Duardo during the annual Teachers of the Year banquet held Sept. 21. Astor is a special […]
By Julian MITCHELL, intern The Glendale Sunrise Rotary Club recently hosted Yvonne St. John-Dutra, a speaker who came to share her experiences with bullying and the program she and her partner John created called Challenge Day. Challenge Day was founded in 1999, formed on the basis of St. John-Dutra’s experience assisting kids in other programs […]
CVCA Meets Tonight The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting tonight, Thursday, Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library community room. The CVCA is a cross-jurisdictional, volunteer organization that encourages collaboration between community groups so that the Crescenta Valley can be represented with one voice. All are invited to […]
With a rise in veteran suicide, a local organization works to provide help. By Mary O’KEEFE According to a study by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, in 2014 about 65% of all veterans who died by suicide were age 50 or older. After adjusting for differences in age and sex, risk for suicide was […]