CVTC Issues Statement

The Crescenta Valley Town Council issued the following statement: “The Crescenta Valley Town Council is actively addressing issues pertinent to our community. This month, the council, alongside the Land Use Committee, drafted a letter to local and state officials urging them to examine legislation that affects density and light, particularly in light of the recent […]

CRIME BLOTTER

June 14 2300 block of Montrose Avenue in Montrose, a catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle between June 14-16. June 13 4400 block of Dover Road in La Cañada Flintridge, the sliding glass door was shattered but no rooms were ransacked and nothing appeared to be stolen from the house.  A witness reported that […]

Update on La Crescenta Avenue Project

During the construction period, detours, intermittent lane closures and traffic delays are expected on the following streets: Location and Dates La Crescenta Avenue at Las Palmas Avenue and Paloma Avenue: Travel lanes will be closed between thru June 27 Includes overnight and weekend closure Access to La Crescenta Avenue from Paloma Avenue and Las Palmas […]

Grocery Store Workers Practice Strike Actions

Grocery store workers have voted to strike; however, negotiations are continuing.  Below is a statement from United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 770: “Grocery store workers were scheduled to hit the picket lines at a Koreatown Ralphs yesterday [Wednesday] as part of a week of practicing Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike actions, held by […]

All Are Invited to St. Luke’s of the Mountains Centennial Tea

All Are Invited to St. Luke’s of the Mountains Centennial Tea

By Mary O’KEEFE St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church invites everyone to an afternoon tea.  St. Luke’s, the stone church on the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Rosemont Avenue, celebrated its 100th anniversary last year. The church is a community meeting hall hosting numerous local non-profit organizations including Prom Plus, Crescenta Valley Chamber of […]

Celebrating the Anniversary of the U.S. Army

Celebrating the Anniversary of the U.S. Army

By Mary O’KEEFE On Saturday the U.S. Army celebrated its 250th anniversary. Locally members of American Legion Post 288 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1614, with community members, enjoyed breakfast at the Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall. This month the breakfast included a celebration of the anniversary of the Army. The Continental Army was first […]

Las Candelas Wraps Up Another Year of Service to At Risk Youth

Las Candelas Wraps Up Another Year of Service to At Risk Youth

The members of Las Candelas recently held the final meeting of its 2024-25 term at Oakmont Country Club. After the business of the day was conducted, the 2025-26 slate of officers and chairwomen were installed by Past President Debbie Hinckley.  After two years of serving as president of the group, Karen Swan passed the gavel […]

They Did It!

They Did It!

Local middle and high schools promote and graduate classes. By Robin GOLDSWORTHY and Mary O’KEEFE It was a day of promotions and graduations throughout the Valley. At Rosemont Middle School over 600 eighth grade students were promoted, many with plans to attend Crescenta Valley High School in the fall.  In her opening remarks, Principal Suzanne […]

Congratulations Extended to Council

By Julie BUTCHER “Usually I see you from the comfort of my own home – sometimes it’s from my bedroom because you go so long – but today I thought it was really important to show up and say thank you for the decision the city has [made],” said Anita Quiňonez Gabrielian when addressing the […]

CVWD Public Meeting: Lots of Questions, Not Many Answers

CVWD Public Meeting: Lots of Questions, Not Many Answers

By Mary O’KEEFE A public meeting was held by the Crescenta Valley Water District on Tuesday night concerning the proposed water and wastewater rate increases and rate system change.  The meeting was one in a series of meetings, outreach and one-on-one discussions with the community over a year. “The [CVWD] board and staff have held […]