Getting to Know CV Sheriff Captain

By Mary O’KEEFE The public is invited to join Captain Todd Deeds of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept.-Crescenta Valley Station for Coffee with the Captain on Aug. 29 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Starbucks, 2230 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada. “It is just a time to interact with the community and answer […]

Janson Takes Leadership Role in Lions Club

Connie Janson of La Crescenta was recently installed as District Governor for California Lions District 4-L1. Pictured with Janson (center right) are her fellow club members. Janson served as Club secretary and as Zone B chair. She was actively involved in the PTA for 27 years, serving as secretary, as treasurer, and as 3rd vice […]

New Housing Ordinances Generate Conversation at CVTC Meeting

By Julian MITCHELL The Crescenta Valley Town Council met Thursday evening for its monthly meeting. While the summer has not seen huge changes in the Crescenta Valley, there could be some on the horizon. The main topic of the meeting was something previously reported on by the CVW: California State Assembly Bill 516. AB 516 […]

CVWD Provides Pavement Repair Update

Crescenta Valley Water District has hired Paveco Construction to repair the pavement damaged by the recent water main break. The work will begin today, Thursday, Aug. 22 between El Caminito and Stevens streets and then proceed south towards Pontiac Street. The limits of work were expanded on Pennsylvania Avenue to include the pavement repairs between […]

Celebrating the Finest 2019

Celebrating the Finest 2019

Crescenta Valley Weekly honored those chosen as The Finest at the eighth annual event held this year at St. Luke’s of the Mountains. With food provided by Gourmet a go go, music by Dave Silversparre and perfect weather at a historic location, the nearly 140 attendees enjoyed a night that celebrated their achievements. Photos by […]

It’s Time to Head Back to School

It’s Time to Head Back to School

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. ~ Nelson Mandela   By Mary O’KEEFE August 21 is the first day of school for Glendale Unified School District, Aug. 20 for Los Angeles Unified School District. Teachers are getting their classrooms ready, kids are picking out new backpacks, or […]

CRIME BLOTTER

July 29 4300 Belair Drive in La Cañada, a couple left their residence to take a walk around their neighborhood. When they returned about 45 minutes later they noticed a white four-door vehicle with tinted windows parked in front of their home. The man reported to the deputies that he felt there was something suspicious […]

Bill Proposes Changes to How and When Vehicles Can Be Towed

Bill Proposes Changes to How and When Vehicles Can Be Towed

By Mary O’KEEFE In February, Assemblymembers David Chiu and Miguel Santiago introduced Assembly Bill 516 – authority to remove vehicles. The bill passed the Assembly floor; Assemblymember Laura Friedman voted in favor. At its first introduction, the bill proposed to change the process, and reason/law, of towing vehicles from streets. These included that vehicles could […]

In Brief

DRB Agenda Item Postponed The item on the Design Review Board agenda for Aug. 22 regarding the proposed expansion of 1809 Verdugo Blvd. has been postponed indefinitely. According to an email by city planner Dennis C. Joe, “In response to the written testimony received during the July 8, 2019 to July 29, 2019 comment period, […]

Unwelcome Surprise During Canyon Hike

Unwelcome Surprise During Canyon Hike

By Mary O’KEEFE A few weeks ago several residents in the Briggs Terrace area heard helicopters hovering overhead in the dark. Two high school boys who had been hiking in the area found themselves too far from the trailhead as night fell. “My friend, Andres [Gurza] and I were out on a hike and had climbed […]