“You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.” ~Bob Dylan, American singer-songwriter and recipient of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature Fall descended over the foothills last weekend as cumulus clouds in varying shades of white and grey moved in. While their appearance was ominous and encouraging, except for a few […]
The City of La Cañada Flintridge is celebrating 30 years of open space with the anniversary of the acquisition of Cherry Canyon. On Oct. 22 at 9:30 a.m., the mayor will lead a hike from the Hampstead Road Trailhead to Ultimate Destination Point, where a celebration with refreshments will take place at 10:30 a.m. Parking […]
Crescenta Valley Weekly hosted its anniversary party and annual celebration of The Finest, those voted by readers of CV Weekly as the very best in their field. The party took place at Deukmejian Wilderness Park (voted the Finest sunset view) and catered by Frank’s Famous (voted the Finest caterer) and Goodie Girls Cupcakes (voted Finest […]
Ghosts and goblins will be running through the Crescenta Valley when the CV Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual 5K. By Nicole MOORE On Saturday, Oct. 15, the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual 5K run-walk marathon, though this year will be a little different than past events. Titled a Halloween Fun […]
By Mary O’KEEFE By now Crescenta Valley registered voters have received their Official Voter Information Guide. It is a 223-page book that offers five pages of instructions and information with the rest devoted to the 17 propositions on the ballot this Nov. 8. One of the more complicated propositions is Prop 61. It seems to […]
“Hurricanes in Australia were originally named after local politicians that the weather man did not like.” ~ Quotes about politicians from jarOfQuotes.com Every four years in the fall we elect a new president. Is it any real coincidence hurricane season peaks then also? Be it the unruly and unpredictable weather or the unruly and […]
By Nicole MOORE The Montrose Shopping Park Association held its monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 6 to discuss the future of the shopping park. Andre Ordubegian, president of the MSPA, requested that local businesses get involved within the community to draw in new customers. “We need to attract more businesses to make sure this town […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Clark Magnet High School held an assembly recently that celebrated test scores, academic excellence and how great it was to be a Clark panther. “Today is a special day for Clark,” said Principal Lena Kortoshian. Kortoshian addressed the student body that filled the outdoor auditorium at the school. Very proud teachers, staff […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A La Crescenta family is reaching out to their community to support law enforcement. With the recent murders of two officers in Palm Springs and most recently the killing of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. Sgt. Steven Owen, the family wanted to show support for local law enforcement by inviting family, friends […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The question about lights being installed in La Crescenta neighborhoods and additional ones on Foothill Boulevard has resulted in recent discussions at Crescenta Valley Town Council meetings. The council moved to have the Land Use Committee work on recommendations prior to putting the issue on a CVTC meeting agenda. On Oct. 6, […]