“You say you love rain, but you use an umbrella to walk under it.” ~ Bob Marley Thus far, no algebraic equations or geometric theorems are required to measure the 2020-21 season’s rainfall. Crescenta Valley has accumulated about 5.50 inches – nearly 10 inches below normal. We’ve got some serious catching up to do. Other […]
Food Drive Benefitting Bailey Center CV Robotics will host a drive-through food drive on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Crescenta Valley High School parking lot at the southeast corner of Ramsdell Avenue and Community Avenue. Non-perishable food items are being collected to benefit the Bailey Human Care Center. Community […]
Taking My Own Advice Last week’s cover story, “Take A Seat, Urge Local Restaurants,” was a reminder that local restaurants are open for outside dining and are eager to have their tables filled by diners. I responded by eagerly placing a reservation for Sunday night at one of my favorite spots, Alissa’s Ocean View Bar […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY In this age it’s uncommon to find true artisans, those who not only take pride in their work but also understand that they are making more than a utilitarian piece of equipment – they’re establishing a legacy. At R.D. Gibbs & Co., president Tim Gibbs knows the work he and his family […]
Feb. 6 900 Big Briar Way in La Cañada Flintridge, a package was stolen from the front porch of a home. Surveillance footage revealed a female approach the front porch of the home and took the package. She walked back to a waiting silver SUV, with black-rimmed tires. She entered the vehicle and drove it […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A fatal vehicle accident occurred on Feb. 3 at about 5:30 a.m. on the Foothill (210) freeway and Glendale (2) connector road. “A Honda Civic was traveling eastbound on the 210 at the 2 connector [transition] road in the number one, left, lane,” said California Highway Patrol Officer Vince Ramirez. For an […]
Stalking and Restraining Order Investigation Leads to Arrest In 2008, 51-year-old Trevor Piotrowski of Los Angeles began sending threatening and harassing letters to a faith center on the 1600 block of South Glendale Avenue. Piotrowski eventually moved to Michigan, but in 2014 he absconded from parole in Michigan and travelled back to Glendale in an […]
The Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health (Public Health) confirmed on Wednesday 141 new deaths and 3,434 new cases of COVID-19. To date, Public Health identified 1,155,309 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of LA County and a total of 18,500 deaths. As of Feb. 5, the average number of new cases was around […]
Earlier this month California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, along with a coalition of attorneys general from 47 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories, announced a $573 million settlement with one of the world’s largest consulting firms, McKinsey & Company (McKinsey). The settlement resolves California’s investigation into the company’s role in advising opioid companies, […]
The ups and downs of the pandemic have left many businesses floundering but with restrictions loosened several area restaurants are eager to again welcome patrons. By Mary O’KEEFE On Friday, Jan. 29 Los Angeles County restaurants – once again – were allowed to open for outside dining. “It’s been a roller coaster,” said Alissa Hwang, […]