By Mary O’KEEFE Over 100 people participated in the Mutt Strut hosted by the California Council of the Blind on Saturday. The event is unique in that it allows those who would not normally feel safe on a 2K/5K track the freedom and confidence to not only run but to also compete. Mutt Strut is […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Tuesday Glendale police confirmed that the man who apparently committed suicide by walking into the path of a train in Glendale was linked to an ongoing investigation concerning the stabbing of a woman during a domestic dispute in Crescenta Valley. It began on Sunday about 5:40 p.m. when a passerby in […]
By Nestor CASTIGLIONE Crescenta Valley residents lined up to cast their votes – again – on Friday and Saturday, this time to determine the winners of this year’s Crescenta Valley Town Council race. Nearly 300 votes were cast at St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church by locals eager to give direction to the CVTC. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Out of the 17 propositions placed on the Nov. 8 ballot 12 were passed and five were rejected. The propositions were complicated with convincing pro and con arguments that made the decision-making process even more difficult. For the recent election, CVW interviewed a voter who understood why he was voting to place […]
Thankfulness There are typically two times a year that I share with you the blessings that I have been given. One is right around the anniversary of when I started the Crescenta Valley Weekly, which was the first week of September 2009. The second time is now, Thanksgiving. Despite the numerous trials over the years […]
Montrose Tree Lighting The Montrose Shopping Park Assn. is hosting the shopping park’s annual tree lighting ceremony and White Friday events on Friday, Nov. 25. The day kicks off the holiday season and includes shopping park stores that will “white out” the sales tax on items purchased plus there will be “snow” at the intersection […]
By Nestor CASTIGLIONE Representatives from Caltrans heard an earful from local residents on Thursday night at the Crescenta Valley Town Council (CVTC) monthly meeting at the La Crescenta Library community room. Frustration was bubbling over lane closures and traffic snarls that have cropped up since Caltrans began work on a multi-phase, nearly $150 million project […]
By Nicole MOORE This year’s 23rd annual Turkey Trot, hosted by the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge, takes place this morning, Thanksgiving. It is the perfect event for anyone looking for fresh air and family fun before Thanksgiving feasts and festivities. This year’s event is anticipated to have 1,500 participants and will begin at […]
The Glendale Police Dept. has been investigating an attempted murder involving a Glendale man who slashed his estranged wife’s throat. The following day, investigators learned the suspect had committed suicide by running in front of an Amtrak commuter train in the City of Glendale. The stabbing incident occurred last Sunday, Nov. 20 at approximately 5:49 […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Just before noon today, Monday, Nov. 21, Glendale police and fire departments responded to a call concerning a pedestrian that was struck by a train at Doran Street and San Fernando Road in Glendale. “Officers found a deceased [adult] male,” said Sgt. Robert William, Glendale police spokesman. The man appeared to intentionally […]