Early Rodders Take to Road with Christmas Joy

Early Rodders Take to Road with Christmas Joy

By Mary O’KEEFE Once again members of the Early Rodders car club packed up their classic cars with toys for the Los Angeles County Fire Dept. Spark of Love toy drive. The Early Rodders meet every Saturday morning at the United Artists parking lot in La Cañada to network with gear heads and wanna-be gear […]

Car Chase Ends in Chevy Chase

By Mary O’KEEFE Officers from the Los Angeles Police Dept. – Mission Division arrested a Panorama City man after he led officers on a chase that ended in Glendale on Sunday. It began in the 8800 block of Tobias Avenue in Panorama City. “The suspect had a prior relationship with a female. He went over […]

Compassion is the Word of the Month

Compassion is the Word of the Month

By Mary O’KEEFE The Character And Ethics Project word for the month of December is compassion. According to its website, the Character And Ethics Project can be traced back to 1984. Glendale school and business leaders and three students, one each from Glendale, Hoover and Crescenta Valley high schools, visited San Francisco to learn of […]

Veterans’ Housing Waiting List to Reopen

By Nestor CASTIGLIONE Local men and women who have served in the armed forces and need a home may soon have another chance at finding a roof over their heads at Glendale’s Veterans Village. Tony Carnegie, a representative for Thomas Safran & Associates, which developed and manages the facility, said the waiting list for Veterans […]

Local Civic Organizations Partner for Season of Giving

By Mary O’KEEFE The holidays are known as the season of giving and that is definitely found throughout the Crescenta Valley. Local churches, food banks, law enforcement and civic organizations reach out to families in need to make their holidays a little easier. Four of those organizations that help others – the American Legion Post […]

Weather in the Foothills

“I am a stranger. I come in peace. Take me to your leader and there will be a massive reward for you in eternity.” ~ John Glenn’s “Secret Note” After last weekend’s rains came the cold temperatures. The Crescenta Valley shivered as thermometers dropped to 37 degrees. Winter has officially arrived spreading its seasonal touch […]

From the Desk of the Publisher

Back to Basics This season provides a wonderful opportunity to show our appreciation of those around us who are near and dear. Gift giving is a top priority. Some have unlimited funds and can shop till they drop while others take time to bake yummy goodies or make something special. When I was little, I […]

Bench Dedication at LCWC

By Charly SHELTON Members of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club are well known for their philanthropy. They host community events at their clubhouse, put on their own events, give student scholarships, donate to charities, help the environment with a recycling program … the list goes on. For their 100th anniversary, local Boy Scout Kevin Tom […]

In Brief

CV Weekly Holiday Schedule CV Weekly will be closed on Monday, Dec. 26 and Monday, Jan. 2 for the Christmas and New Year holidays. Extensive Work Planned for 210 Freeway Caltrans engineers and construction units have been working to change some things on the EB 210 Lowell Avenue on-ramp. They will be adding arrows and […]

Taking Over a Community Favorite

Taking Over a Community Favorite

By Mary O’KEEFE Critters is a long time Montrose favorite. Its old-fashioned horse and motorcycle mechanical rides in front of the store bring nostalgia of small town USA to passersby. The music, the laughter of children and parents saying “hang on” that accompanies the mechanical rides are comforting sounds that bring to mind the magical […]