By Isaac SIMS-FOSTER, intern Members of the Crescenta Valley Radio Club gathered in Verdugo Park on Saturday, June 23 for the annual Radio Field Day. The event was not limited to just the members of the local club; thousands of clubs of amateur radio operators across the globe also participated in the event. Amateur radio […]
“Aaah, summer – that long anticipated stretch of lazy, lingering days, free of responsibility and rife with possibility. It’s a time to hunt for insects, master handstands and practice swimming strokes …” ~ American businessman Darell Hammond There is no other day, not even the astronomical one on June 21, in which summer is welcomed […]
June 24 4900 block of Crown Avenue in La Cañada, a camera case and cameras were stolen from an unlocked vehicle overnight. June 23 5500 block of Alta Canyada Road in La Cañada, a wallet, sunglasses, laptop computer, set of keys and several other personal items were stolen from a home. The resident contacted […]
Time Flies By It’s hard to believe that July is just days away. I know I sound old, but seriously – where does the time go? If you disagree, just look at your New Year’s resolutions. They seem pretty far gone, don’t they? Voting is already drawing to a close for The Finest 2018 […]
By Charly SHELTON At some point, or perhaps in another life, many of us dream of being a performer, be it movie star, musician, famous artist or some variation. But few pursue this in earnest. Dashel Dupuy, Alex Gutierrez and Colin Martin are among those few. Their three-piece band, Espresso, is starting to take off […]
CVCA Meets Tonight The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting tonight, Thursday, June 28 at 7 p.m. 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 the La Crescenta Library at 2809 Foothill […]
Update as of 5:30 p.m. Gas leak is contained; roads still need to be repaired in La Crescenta. A trench dug on La Crescenta Avenue is where gas leak occurred. Road needs to be repaired before traffic will be allowed. Road closed from Paraiso to Henrietta. Workers still in area. By Mary O’KEEFE BRKICH, a […]
Hot Topic Leaves Burning Question Heard on nearly every newscast this week has been the issue of separating families who illegally cross into the United States. Most of these immigrants are coming to the United States in search of a better life; some are running from oppression that includes the threat of violence and […]
“A low line of shore was visible at first on the right between the movement of the waves and fog, but when we came further it was lost sight of, and nothing could be seen but the mist curling in the rigging, and a small circle of foam.” ~ John Millington Synge, 1871-1909, Irish author, […]
Food trucks, kid activities and an expansive fireworks display await the Crescenta Valley community. By Mary O’KEEFE Members of the Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association are working hard as they prepare for the Fourth of July Star Spangled Celebration at Crescenta Valley High School. The longtime traditional hometown Independence Day fireworks celebration costs $50,000 to bring […]