The Glendale Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, July 11, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol […]
On June 22 at approximately 12:30 p.m., a brush fire broke out in Brand Park, causing damage to approximately 150 acres of mountain terrain. Although no homes or structures were damaged, detectives have determined through their investigation and witness statements that the three-day brush fire may have been a result of arson. The suspects are […]
The annual 4th of July fireworks display hosted by the Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association at La Crescenta Elementary School was a huge hit (again) and organizers couldn’t be happier. “I was told by many residents that it was the best show ever,” said CVFA president Steve Goldsworthy. “I had to agree with them.” The event […]
July 2 500 block of Vista Miguel Road in La Cañada Flintridge, a deputy responded to assist two other deputies who were holding two men, who were occupants in a silver four-door BMW, at gunpoint. The two suspects, identified later as a 24-year-old Mission Hills man and a 21-year-old Northridge man, had been identified by […]
Free – But Not for Me It’s my pleasure, as owner of the Crescenta Valley Weekly, to be able to offer complimentary (i.e., free) issues of the paper to our friends and neighbors in the Crescenta Valley, Glendale, Burbank and surrounding areas. Of course, having hundreds of folks pony up the $52 a year (just […]
“A human being is part of the whole, called by us the ‘Universe.’ Our task must be … to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.”~ Albert Einstein So much for the 4th of July weekend weather prediction! During the day temperatures quickly climbed to around 100 degrees. Late afternoon, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Road rage appeared to be the cause of an altercation that occurred between two drivers ending with the arrest of a 59-year-old La Cañada Flintridge man. The arrest was for assault with a deadly weapon and vandalism. The incident began on July 3 about 10 a.m. when, according to the Crescenta Valley […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Sagebrush debate continued at Tuesday’s Glendale Unified School District board of education meeting. Sagebrush is the far western portion of La Cañada Flintridge whose students attend GUSD schools. Some La Cañada residents have been working to get Sagebrush area students permanently transferred to La Cañada Unified School District. There are many […]
By Marissa GOULD, intern Though it was a blistering hot day on Sunday, high temperatures didn’t stop thousands of car lovers from heading to Honolulu Avenue for the 13th Annual Montrose Car Show. An estimated 5,000 to 7,000 folks strolled Honolulu Avenue from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to check out the classic cars lined […]
Kases for Kids The Crescenta Cañada Lions Club is collecting suitcases and backpacks in good condition that will be given to children placed in foster care. Toiletry items, stuffed animals and blankets are also gladly accepted. Drop off July 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Ralphs parking lot at Foothill Boulevard and […]