By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley Town Council meeting tonight at 7 p.m. will cover several issues important to the area including a potential elimination of Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) bus route 91. Metro will be suggesting changes, which include a bus line on Honolulu Avenue. Excepted is a northbound route right turn off Ocean […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Applications are presently being accepted for the Crescenta Valley Youth Town Council. The council is an elected position and serves as a youth advisory group in La Crescenta. Representatives from the CV Town Council mentor CVYTC members. To apply for candidacy, students must: 1] live within Crescenta Valley High School district borders […]
The Glendale Police Dept. is requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a suspect wanted for grand theft from Edison Elementary School, 435 S. Pacific Ave. in Glendale. On June 2, between 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., the suspect entered the school while a graduation ceremony was being held in the auditorium. The suspect entered several […]
“It was June, and the world smelled of roses. The sunshine was like powdered gold over the grassy hillside.” ~ Maud Hart Lovelace, American author The above quotation speaks of ideal June weather. Read further for two real life stories – one long ago and close to home and the other occurred just a few […]
LFL My best friend Amy and I are celebrating our 40th best friend anniversary this year. We met back in 1974 on the first day of school at Byrd Jr. High in Sun Valley and regardless of where our life’s journeys have taken us, we’ve remained best friends. Considering how differently our paths have gone, […]
By Jason KUROSU The American Heroes Air Show is coming to the Hansen Dam Sports Complex in Lakeview Terrace this Saturday, June 21, providing an opportunity for attendees to see helicopters up close and personal. The free event is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and open to all ages. The show will demonstrate how […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It seems when every school year ends, the community says goodbye to some school staff, some who retire and some who move to other district schools and offices. This year was no exception. As the last days of school approached, the realization hit many that La Crescenta Elementary School Principal Kim Bishop […]
By Isiah REYES A town hall meeting that intends to raise awareness of underage drinking and its effects on the community will take place June 26 at the Brand Library and Art Center in Glendale. The informational meeting hopes to educate parents on how to talk to their teens about drinking. It is an opportunity […]
By Jason KUROSU Many a child can be seen at the offices of the Dept. of Children & Family Services every day, departing one home and on their way to another. The transition is often difficult emotionally, but the Kases for Kids program hopes to make the practical hurdles easier with its backpack donation program. […]
By Isiah REYES A ceremony at the Montrose Vietnam Memorial was held on June 14 to recognize Vito Cannella, a man who has dedicated his life to raising awareness of national Flag Week. The commitment of Cannella led to a presidential proclamation for National Flag Week from President Lyndon Johnson in 1966. Various speakers spoke […]