The official opening of the Crescenta Valley skate park occurred on Aug. 1 when Supervisor Michael Antonovich, among other dignitaries, held a ribbon cutting. Full story in the Aug. 4 issue of the CV Weekly. IMG_7811.MP4 Video by Charly Shelton; music by Jeff Bridges and the Abiders
The aroma of grilling hot dogs, live music and plenty of safety personnel ready to answer questions are planned for NNO. By Mary O’KEEFE National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 2 and, with the spotlight focused recently on law enforcement, this event is more important than ever for the community to reach […]
By Charly SHELTON Harry Potter, the boy wizard, has been part of many young people’s lives since “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” was published in 1997. Now, 19 years and one month later, the continuing adventures … continue. Harry Potter has graduated from Hogwarts, gone on to have a middle management job at the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept. announced it is investigating drone activity that was seen near the Sand Fire in the Pacoima Reservoir area. The announcement follows a Monday morning press conference where representatives from both fire and law enforcement departments spoke about drone activity in the area that was affecting […]
“Snowflakes of ash fell so lovelily you were tempted to stretch out your tongue to catch them, taste them. Only, they would have scorched your lips …” ~ Young adult book author Markus Zusak from The Book Thief Last week the Crescenta Valley was awash with amber-colored light as an ominous plume of smoke rose […]
On Tuesday at 1:36 p.m., the Glendale Fire Dept., under the command of Chief Smith, responded to a report of a hiker in need of medical attention within Brand Park located at 1601 W. Mountain St. in the City of Glendale. Fire and police department personnel, guided by the Glendale Police Dept. helicopter, searched for […]
Experimental Forest Work Planned Join dedicated volunteers at the Experimental Forest on Saturday, July 30 from 9 a.m. until noon. Meet at La Tuna Canyon/Hostetter Fire Road intersection (where La Tuna Canyon crosses the 210 Freeway). Note that the access gate will close at 9:15 a.m., so please be prompt. Volunteers will drive up the […]
CV Skate Park Grand Opening – Invite By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley skate park will be officially dedicated on Monday, Aug. 1 at 11 a.m. at Crescenta Valley Skate Park. Los Angeles Supervisor Michael Antonovich and the L.A. County Parks and Recreation will host the event that will celebrate the new skate park. The […]
Angel Castro, a 24-year old, male was taken into custody in connection with the defacement of a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Venice, California just before Memorial Day this year. He was wanted by LASD Transit Policing Division detectives. The wall is located at the rear of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Division 6. Castro, who […]
The City Council of the City of La Cañada Flintridge made appointments to several City commissions and committees and welcomes these individuals into service of the community. The following appointments have been made: Planning Commission – Mike Hazen and Jeffrey McConnell; Design Commission – Tom Fuelling and Gordon Hoopes; Public Works and Traffic Commission – […]