The Hope of the Little Lands Mable gripped the door as the driver made a left turn. The man behind the wheel had introduced himself as Mr. Hartranft and he announced, “This is Michigan Avenue, we’re nearly there.” Mable, her father Frank, and his sister Cora had just left Michigan days before so this was […]
Voters: Take Heed Thank you to the CV Weekly for its ongoing coverage of the Glendale City Council (“Commission Appointments Hit Bump,” Feb. 20, 2025). It is telling that Councilman Ara Najarian publicly acknowledged that Alek Bartrosouf had a “significant background in transportation” and hence is highly qualified to serve on the city’s Transportation and […]
Empowering the Next Generation: Introducing the CVHS Youth Ambassador Program Beloved Crescenta Valley community, we are excited to once again share with you the many facets of Impact Foundation LA. As the executive director of the foundation and the program director of the CV Cares Coalition, it is my honor to introduce the CVHS Youth Ambassador […]
The Local Fire Captain Who Was An Arsonist The story of John Orr is a fantastic tale. He was a Glendale Fire Dept. captain who was eventually convicted of multiple arsons and murders. He is considered the most prolific arsonist in American history and many of the fires he set were right here in Glendale […]
The Promise of a New Life The man in the black frock coat had already begun to speak when we entered the hall. My aunt Cora had done her best to coax my father and me out of our room in time to arrive early but instead we excused ourselves as we nudged our way […]
Helping the Entertainment Industry As the California State Legislature enters its second month of the 2025 session, we are quickly approaching the deadline for the introduction of new legislation. One cause that I am particularly passionate about is the preservation of the entertainment industry in Southern California. In the coming days, I will be co-authoring […]
LA County Dept. of Public Works Provides Updates at recent Council Meeting At its recent January meeting, the Crescenta Valley Town Council (CVTC) received several important updates from the LA County Dept. of Public Works aimed at improving pedestrian safety and traffic concerns around our schools. Among the key topics discussed were plans for crosswalk […]
Moonshine Wars in Crescenta Valley As we all know, Prohibition made the consumption and production of alcohol illegal from 1919 to 1933. And as we also know it was a wild time that featured clandestine bars, called speakeasies, and moonshiners operating illegal stills. The Crescenta Valley was ripe for these activities. We were close enough […]
Open Letter to CVTC Dear Members of the Crescenta Valley Town Council, I am writing to express my urgent concern regarding the excessive speeding on Orange Avenue, particularly the stretch between Rosemont and La Crescenta avenues. As this area is home to an elementary school, the safety of the children and residents must be prioritized […]
There are No Words There are no suitable words to express the emotion of the fires last month. Somehow fear, anguish, sadness and empathy don’t quite cut it; the loss is too great. So many lives, so many neighborhoods, so many memories are now gone. People think of Los Angeles as one vast urban landscape where no […]