Laying Out the Six Points The colonists of the Little Lands awoke early to the sound of hammers to nails. Their stone clubhouse stood tall on the northeast corner of Sunset Boulevard and El Centro Street (today’s Commerce Avenue and Valmont Street) and now, just kitty-corner, their co-operative store was nearing completion. It’s the spring […]
Keeping Wildlife Wild For as long as I can remember, I have cared deeply about the safekeeping of wildlife. I believe that we all have a moral obligation to act as good stewards of the environment and to ensure the preservation of wild and endangered animals for the benefit of future generations. Earlier this year, […]
Seats Open for LUC The Crescenta Valley Town Council will hold its general meeting on March 20 at 7 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd. This meeting presents an opportunity for residents to engage with council members, discuss important local issues and learn about community initiatives. We would like to inform the […]
The Zankou Chicken Murders Zankou Chicken is an LA institution featuring a unique Armenian/Mediterranean recipe that is highly praised by foodies and restaurant critics. Everyone loves it! The key ingredient is a tangy garlic paste – the recipe is a family secret. Zankou Chicken stores have spread across the LA area and it remains family […]
Letter to my 10-Year-Old Self Dear Susie, What a life we have lived! I can’t believe I’ve almost made it to retirement age. You can’t see it now but the whole world is right in front of you and you’re going to have quite a journey getting here. You have already started hanging out with […]
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 […]