Preparations enter into final stages before the New Year’s Day debut. By Michael BRUER It’s that time of year again. While many play with their new Christmas gadgets and bask in the final days of 2013, others in the foothills community are hard at work – putting together memorable floats for this year’s Tournament of […]
By Kevork KURDOGHLIAN The arrival of the Christmas season each year is highlighted by Christmas lights adorned on neighborhood houses, presents bunched under the Christmas tree, and ringing bells. Not just the bells on Santa’s sleigh, but those of the Salvation Army as well. They can be heard from the parking lot of many department […]
Holiday Hours at CVW Crescenta Valley Weekly will close at noon on Dec. 31, and will be closed all day Jan. 1. The paper will be delivered on Jan. 2. The office will be open on Jan. 2. Happy New Year! Blood Drive Scheduled Glendale Adventist Medical Center and the American Red Cross are partnering […]
By Isiah REYES Local resident and veteran Steve Pierce was one of three honored as a hometown hero by the Verdugo Hills Council of the Boy Scouts of America on Dec. 6. The trio was recognized for their commitment and patriotism to their community. “I enjoy volunteering,” Pierce said. “I do it because I feel […]
Dec. 15 2900 block of Mary Street in La Crescenta, the driver’s side rear passenger window was shattered on a vehicle overnight. Dec. 12 400 block of Knight Way in La Cañada Flintridge, about a month ago a business owner received a letter from a company that provided software for her business stating that someone […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Anyone in the Glendale and Crescenta Valley communities who has a non-profit organization is well aware of the generosity of the Porto family. Through Porto’s Bakery, they have reached out to help not only local community organizations but those far beyond the shores of America. An example of this generosity was demonstrated […]
The Twelve Days of Christmas Crescenta Valley Version On the 1st day of Christmas, our foothills gave to me, A Common House Sparrow in an oak tree. On the 2nd day of Christmas, our foothills gave to me, Two Mourning Doves, drinking from our pool. On the 3rd day of Christmas, the foothills gave to […]
What’s Your Excuse? The holidays are understandably a stressful time. There never seems to be enough hours in the day or money in the bank to accomplish everything we want to. I was talking to a friend who owns a bakery in town and she said that this year people seemed especially nasty. Mary O’Keefe […]
By Michael BRUER The holiday season can be a trying one for family and friends. It is an especially difficult time for the families of veterans, particularly those families that are missing a loved one who is serving in the armed services overseas. Their absence during the holidays is more pronounced, and can become a […]
By Marissa GOULD, intern Located to the south of the dog park at Crescenta Valley Park is a modest recreation center. On most days, the rec center is the location of an after-school program for kids where they hang out until their parents are able to pick them up. On Saturday, though, the rec center […]