The Montrose Search and Rescue were called out this morning at 3:30 a.m. concerning four missing hikers lost in the Angeles National Forest. “The vehicle[belonging to the hikers] was found at the Switzer Falls parking lot,” said Sgt. Tuinstra, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. from the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station. The hikers were reported missing […]
The CV Sheriffs, members of L.A. County Parks & Rec and the Early Rodders all show the strength of giving. By Samantha SLAYBACK For the past 30 years, the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station has been sponsoring an annual toy and food drive during the holiday season. This year, the station partnered with L.A. County Parks […]
By Charly SHELTON As the year draws to a close and the new one arrives, the world’s attention turns to Colorado Boulevard and the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day. And for football fans, the Rose Parade is just a precursor to the main event – the Rose Bowl game later that afternoon. […]
Webster Wiley – CV’s Legacy to Great Architecture I noted the passing of local architect and developer Webster Wiley in July, and was saddened to see that it received little news coverage. For anyone who grew up here in the ’60s, Wiley’s Westerner Homes was a familiar development company, and the distinctive look of Wiley’s […]
Fallen Officers Honored To pay tribute to New York police officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos, L.A. County Mayor Michael D. Antonovich has ordered that all county flags be lowered to half-staff until the day after both officers have been laid to rest. Officers Liu and Ramos were executed Saturday while sitting in their patrol […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The weather over the holidays is expected to be sunny, if a little windy; perfect weather to go outdoors for a hike. It is important to remember that hiking, even a short hike, can turn dangerous quickly when hikers take a wrong turn or are not properly prepared. Five teens found how […]
By Isiah REYES ormer distributor of CV Weekly newspapers Jay Eatherton moved last September from La Crescenta to Alaska to live a more relaxed and calmer life. But just two weeks ago, he found himself saving someone else’s life. The 42-year-old was on his way home from work and decided to take a different route […]
By Isiah REYES The Crescenta Valley Town Council meeting installed new members and officers while also honoring departing members during its Dec. 18 meeting held in the La Crescenta library. Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich helped install the new council for 2015. It will consist of Robbyn Battles as president, Harry Leon as vice […]
“He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, and away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim ’ere he drove out of sight…” “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!” ~A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Moore Today is Christmas. More than […]
By Isiah REYES Dog owners looking to improve the behavior of their “best friends” should head on over to the Glendale Civic Auditorium where the Pasadena Humane Society will be offering basic obedience classes for dogs. Beginning on Jan. 29, the five-week course is designed to deal with common dog behavior problems, such as […]