Saved by Santa

Saved by Santa

By Mary O’KEEFE A year ago local resident Mario Licu parked in the Big Lots parking lot in La Cañada preparing for a normal day of shopping, but the day did not go exactly as planned. “It just happened by chance that, as I walked through the parking lot, I noticed a shopping cart heading […]

Vote Approves Petition for Territory Transfer

On a vote of 6 to 3, the Los Angeles County Office of Education – Committee on School District Organization voted to approve a petition to transfer the schools in the Sagebrush area of La Cañada Flintridge from the Glendale Unified School District (GUSD) to the La Cañada Unified School District (LCUSD), paving the way […]

Arrest Made in Monument Vandalism

Arrest Made in Monument Vandalism

On Sept. 27, the Glendale Police Burglary Unit arrested a woman believed to be responsible for the vandalism of the Korean Comfort Women Monument located in Glendale’s Central Park. The monument had been vandalized several times in the past few months, the latest was on Sept. 26. The suspect, 65-year-old Jackie Rita Williams, has been […]

Falcons Overcome Surprising Play in Pasadena

Falcons Overcome Surprising Play in Pasadena

By Vincent PAGE When the Crescenta Valley Falcons football team traveled to Pasadena High School on Friday night, the players weren’t expecting the game that transpired. For the Falcons, Pasadena is usually a walk-through exercise to tune up for tougher competition in the Pacific League. However, this year was different. Though both teams were 3-0, […]

Glendale Man Charged with Attempt Murder

Glendale Man Charged with Attempt Murder

On Sept.12, Glendale Police Dept. detectives arrested 32-year-old Richard Smallets for arson. On Sept. 12 at approximately 1:22 a.m., Glendale officers responded to Harvard and Brand to assist the Glendale Fire Dept. with a small fire on the sidewalk. Investigation revealed a homeless man was sleeping under cardboard boxes when he was awakened by the […]

50 Years of Community Support

50 Years of Community Support

“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone else planted a tree long ago.” Warren Buffett By Mary O’KEEFE There is a family business in the Crescenta Valley that has taken the idea of planting a tree, figurative and literally, to heart. Many may not notice the people who are seen walking quietly down […]

Weather in the Foothills

“And the sun took a step back, the leaves lulled themselves to sleep and autumn was awakened.” ~ Raquel Franco, ‘Keep Me Wild’   Monday, Sept. 23 was the first day of autumn (and also the birthday of husband Doug). Summer passed with such great speed that I feel a bit cheated. Pool-time is in […]

Honolulu Manor Senior Apartment Owner in Court

Honolulu Manor Senior Apartment Owner in Court

By Mary O’KEEFE The owner of the Honolulu Manor Senior Apartments appeared in Glendale court yesterday, Wednesday, before Judge Beverly Bourne. The City of Glendale brought criminal charges against Honolulu Manor owner Elias Shokrian and Montrose LP in June after residents who reported in May that both elevators in the complex had stopped working contacted […]

From the Desk of the Publisher

A Nod to A Prominent Local Family   I’m very proud that this issue of CV Weekly shines a light on one of our favorite local families and businesses, the Waldheims and J’s Maintenance. I’ve known Ed and Chris Waldheim for years, probably dating back to when I was a reporter for the now-defunct CV […]

Council Warns About Aedes Mosquito, LA County Fire Needs Help

By Brandon HENSLEY LA County Fire is in need of funding and personnel to tackle pressing issues and, as part of its plan, is asking residents to fill out a survey to determine which issues people consider most important. Assistant Fire Chief Anderson Mackey Jr. came before the Crescenta Valley Town Council on Sept. 19 […]