By Isiah REYES The Los Angeles County Fire Dept. showed off the recent arrival of two Canadian CL-415 “Super Scoopers” and the Erickson Air-Crane “Helitanker” that will be used to complement the existing fleet of air resources this upcoming fire season. The annual event was held at Van Nuys Airport on Sept. 3. It is […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley is nestled between Angeles National Forest and the Verdugo Mountains. It is close enough to see the city lights of Los Angeles from residential balconies, but far enough away from the city to keep its small town feeling. Most who live here know they are sharing their town with wildlife; […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Today, the family of a woman who has been missing since June 5 has offered a reward of $5,000 for valid information concerning her disappearance. Kimberly Blum, 45, was last seen at a family residence in the 2000 block of Cinco Casitas Lane in La Crescenta the evening of June 5. At […]
By Ted AYALA Stengel Field, which in recent years has seen its facilities fall into a dangerous state of disrepair, will soon be enjoying upgrades along with other parks in the city starting at the end of the year. Glendale City Council approved awarding a contract to Parsam Construction, Inc. of Glendale to build new […]
“September days have the warmth of summer in their briefer hours, But in their lengthening evening a prophetic breath of Autumn.” ~“September Days,” Rowland E. Robin Summer is not complete without an outdoor concert. The L.A. area offers a myriad of excellent ones. Thursday night found us at the Hollywood Bowl. The traffic and maddening […]
By Isiah REYES Several topics were discussed at this month’s Montrose Shopping Park Association meeting, including a new utility box mural project and whether or not food trucks could park on Ocean View Boulevard during Friday night events. The mural project, called Beyond the Box, was designed by the City of Glendale Arts and Culture […]
By Jason KUROSU The California State Senate unanimously passed SB 967 last week, a bill which, if signed by Gov. Jerry Brown this September, will make significant changes to the nature of sexual assault investigations at California college campuses. Dubbed the “Yes Means Yes” bill, the legislation would redefine what constitutes rape, as well as […]
By Lisa PAREDES For those who can stand the heat, the summer months can provide plenty of opportunity to engage in outdoor activities. One of the favorite activities of Crescenta Valley residents is hiking the local mountains. For those willing to start on the Burbank side of the Verdugo Mountains, steep elevation gains and an […]
Korean Armenian Festival Planned The 3rd Annual Armenian Korean Festival is slated for Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Crescenta Valley High School. The school quad will be the location of the festivities that promise to provide a fun-filled day for families and children. This year, the CV Latino community will […]
Sept. 4 2300 block of Del Mar Road in La Crescenta, a large picture window was damaged by an apparent BB gun overnight. Sept. 3 2600 block of Altura Avenue in La Crescenta, a man reported parking his vehicle at the location and locking the doors. When he returned, the doors were unlocked and an […]