Many think living in La Crescenta is great, and on Friday, 9/12/14, you can take a self-guided tour of some of the best spots in the 91214. By Mary O’KEEFE Although many La Crescenta landmarks have been lost to fire, flood or development, there is still a lot to be treasured. On 9/12/14, the community […]
9/11 and 9/12 Today we have the opportunity as a community to gather to remember the horrific events of 9/11/01. This we will do despite the sorrow, pain and – for many – rage it will reignite in us. But it’s important for us to remember, especially on this one day, so we can honor […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “If tears had audible language, a shriek would go up from these States which would startle the world from its propriety.” ~ The Richmond Whig newspaper from the Library of Virginia days after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. As a country, we have faced many dark days. They are days that […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Although it was hot on Saturday, local organizations gathered together to celebrate Prom Plus’ 20th anniversary at Crescenta Valley Park. Prom Plus alum Eli Locke braved the sweltering heat and played guitar for those at the park. Planners wanted the picnic to be a place where organizations that do so much for […]
1. Flood Memorial at the northeast corner of Rosemont Avenue and Fairway Avenue. This monument commemorates the 32 deaths and estimated 50 houses destroyed (or filled with mud or other debris and thus rendered uninhabitable) and another 50 houses washed away in minutes after midnight on New Year’s Day 1934. A plaque on the site […]
Photos by Mike LEUM A house fire occurred on Wednesday about 5:30 p.m. in the 5100 block of Jarvis Avenue in La Cañada. The fire started in the kitchen and spread to the third floor of the home. Los Angeles County Fire Dept. had knocked down the fire in about 45 minutes. There were no […]
By Isiah REYES The Los Angeles County Fire Dept. showed off the recent arrival of two Canadian CL-415 “Super Scoopers” and the Erickson Air-Crane “Helitanker” that will be used to complement the existing fleet of air resources this upcoming fire season. The annual event was held at Van Nuys Airport on Sept. 3. It is […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley is nestled between Angeles National Forest and the Verdugo Mountains. It is close enough to see the city lights of Los Angeles from residential balconies, but far enough away from the city to keep its small town feeling. Most who live here know they are sharing their town with wildlife; […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Today, the family of a woman who has been missing since June 5 has offered a reward of $5,000 for valid information concerning her disappearance. Kimberly Blum, 45, was last seen at a family residence in the 2000 block of Cinco Casitas Lane in La Crescenta the evening of June 5. At […]
By Ted AYALA Stengel Field, which in recent years has seen its facilities fall into a dangerous state of disrepair, will soon be enjoying upgrades along with other parks in the city starting at the end of the year. Glendale City Council approved awarding a contract to Parsam Construction, Inc. of Glendale to build new […]