The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today, Tuesday, unanimously approved a motion introduced by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Janice Hahn that authorizes their formal and public condemnation of Azerbaijan’s recent attacks on Armenia. The Board committed to send a five-signature letter to United States congressional representatives that denounces the unprovoked attacks that took place […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A reminder that this weekend is full of community events where families can have fun and have a chance to say “thank you” to those who serve. On Saturday, Montrose Search and Rescue team members have invited the community to help them celebrate 75 years of serving the community at CV Park, […]
For well over a decade Crescenta Valley Lions Club has been collecting backpacks for children in the Dept. of Children and Family Services (DCFS). By Mary O’KEEFE The CV Lions Club’s Kases for Kids program partners with the Los Angeles DCFS to gather backpacks, toiletries, school supplies and other items for children in the […]
By Ruth SOWBY The Glendale City Council chambers were filled to capacity with concerned citizens who argued against the proposed Biogas Project at the Scholl Canyon Landfill. Callers were waiting on phones to offer their negative opinions as well. Earlier a PowerPoint presentation was given outlining the details of the project. Councilmembers questioned the growing price […]
Joyful Day Amy and I had the pleasure of attending my niece’s wedding this past Saturday. It was held in New Hampshire at 3 p.m. and, though only a few leaves had turned colors, fall was in the air. The wedding was held in a park that had been beautifully decorated for the occasion by […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Last week I wrote of the weather balloon that started the Roswell UFO legacy. But balloons floating along the horizon have always sparked imagination, whether having several of them attached to the home of an elderly widow who just wanted to fulfill a promise to his late wife in “Up” to that […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is holding a training session from Oct. 1 to Oct. 8. For 21 years Paul and Lisa Dutton have trained about 800 people on how to get ready, stay ready and respond to emergencies. This October will be their 40th CERT class. The Duttons have dedicated […]
CVCA to Meet Tonight The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting tonight, Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting will include a discussion of the revised plans recently submitted for 3411-3437 Foothill Boulevard (at the NW corner of New York Avenue), the Verdugo Hills Golf Course property lawsuit and the […]
By Ruth SOWBY Council members put safety first at their general meeting on Thursday, Sept. 15. The meeting, held at the La Crescenta Library, described the formation of a task force that will assist residents in unincorporated La Crescenta to become prepared for future disasters including wildfires, earthquakes, and “floodsand” debris flows. “Our goal is […]
By Julia KOHUT LA County Parks and Recreation is offering an “Every Body Plays” drop-in adventure program for children between the ages of 7 and 17. This program includes offers plenty of activities such as arts and crafts, sports, nature hikes and such more. Perhaps the best part is that all of it is free. […]