from the desk of the publisher

from the desk of the publisher

Thinking About Gifts Over the Year The Christmas season is traditionally a time of giving. Commercials are reminding us – some might say bombarding us – with the message that now is the time to give. Peppered in there, if you care to look, is the Good News of why we celebrate this season, that […]

Sheriffs Continue Toy and Food Drive

Marissa GOULD, intern In these tough economic times, not everyone can afford to get gifts for their children during this holiday season. To answer that need, there are various organizations locally working to lend a hand. The CV Sheriff’s Station is one of those organizations. The station is holding its annual toy/food drive and is […]

Remembering Holiday Safety

By Mary O’KEEFE This holiday season law enforcement reminds residents to be cautious, careful and aware. Part One crimes, which include burglary both residential and vehicle, and theft, are up in the far north area of Glendale. “Year-to-date we are up about 10%,” said Glendale Officer Abe Chung. Although that sounds like a lot, it […]

Accident on the 210

  Shortly after midnight the California Highway Patrol responded to a call concerning two big rigs that were involved in a rear end collision  on the westbound Foothill (210) freeway east of the Lowell Avenue exit. The impact caused one of the big rigs to catch fire, said Officer Francisco Villalobos. All lanes on the […]

UPDATE: Traffic Lights Back on in La Cañada Flintridge

UPDATE: Power has been restored in La Cañada Flintridge.     La Canada Flintridge, Traffic lights out at some intersections, USE CAUTION! Treat lights not working as stop signs. Unknown how long interesections will be out. Drive with caution in area. No reports of damage or injuries. Public works and Edison have been notified.

Presentation from What Should CV Adults Know About CV Kids

  Over 150 high school students responded to What Should CV Adults Know About CV Kids. Above is the breakdown of categories discussed in those answers. Below are a sampling from each of the categories. The presentation was organized and presented by students.

The Parade Came to Town!

The Parade Came to Town!

By Mary O’KEEFE The 37th Annual Montrose Glendale Christmas Parade began just as the rains ended. Saturday morning was cold and wet, which may have been why the normally lawn chair-packed Honolulu Avenue seemed a little sparse come parade time. As the day grew later and the sun continued to peek out behind dark clouds […]

from the desk of the publisher

Home Tour, Boutique and a Fond Farewell Coming into this week, my thoughts were on only one thing: the Prom Plus holiday home tour and boutique that is taking place this Saturday. This is one of the biggest fundraisers for Prom Plus, the after prom event held for CVHS seniors and their guests. Prom Plus […]

Weather in the Foothills

“Out of sight above the house, the mirror moon reflected the sun of a day not dawned, shining the pale light of tomorrow on a yard and on the birches.” ~ Dean Koontz, American author        The last weeks of December are upon us. A calendar was not necessary to mark winter’s approach. The weather […]