A candlelight vigil is planned for the victims of the Orlando massacre on Sunday, June 19 at Crescenta Valley Park , 3901 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta. There will be a picnic at 7:30 p.m. followed by the observance at 8:30 p.m. There will be a time to mourn and celebrate the lives of the […]
This free – yes, free – show brings together all types of helicopters for the public to learn about – and appreciate. By Brandon HENSLEY lthough they took different career paths, Jim Paules and Chuck Street grew up loving aviation, especially helicopters, and all those aircraft and their crews do for people. It’s why both […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On June 4, several Crescenta Valley community members joined hundreds of others at Santa Monica Beach to participate in Life Rolls On, They Will Surf Again. Jesse Billauer, who in 1996 at the age of 17 had a promising professional surfing career, founded the organization Life Rolls On in 2002. When a […]
By Charly SHELTON AT&T, one of the big four cell carriers, has proposed a site for a new cell tower – Dunsmore Park. On Wednesday, the planning commission of Glendale held a public hearing to gather public comments on the issue. According to a public notice from the city of Glendale planning commission, Jerry Ambrose […]
“Don’t knock the weather; nine-tenths of the people couldn’t start a conversation if it didn’t change once in a while.” Kin Hubbard, American cartoonist Wow! We can really “start a conversation” as the weather did really change. In fact, the last two weekends had temperatures that differed by a little over 40 degrees. The first […]
Scholarships and Flags One thing among many I enjoy about living in the Crescenta Valley is the generosity of our residents and businesses. This was demonstrated earlier this year when CV Weekly extended an invitation to our readers to become premium subscribers, offering various tiers of subscription that provided various “perks.” This was an opportunity […]
By Mary O’KEEFE At Tuesday night’s special Glendale City Council meeting the discussion concerned expanding the RFP (Request for Proposal) description for the property Rockhaven Sanitarium at 2713 Honolulu Ave. The most recent RFP, prior to the motion made on Tuesday, limited the development to a medical/mental-health related facility and/or boutique lifestyle commercial center. Councilmember […]
By Pat KRAMER Retired food scientist Ron Gabel of Parr Avenue in Sunland has an interesting hobby. For several years now, he has been creating new varieties of plants from seeds and cuttings, then giving them away to his neighbors. “If you look at a neighborhood where there are no plants growing,” said Gabel, “it […]
Annual Free Pet Adoption Day The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA will hold its 3rd Annual Free Adoption Day on June 23. Adoption fees will be waived for all available animals – including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, pocket pets and reptiles – for the entire day. All dog and cat adoptions include spay or neuter […]
On June 15, Kiwanis of La Cañada hosted Clergy Recognition Day honoring Mark Yeager. Yeager has been a longtime resident of the foothills community and his volunteer involvement includes local school districts, athletics, civic organizations, faith based organizations, law enforcement and youth organizations. His current involvement with the YMCA of the Foothills Board, Crescenta Valley […]