By Mary O’KEEFE On Saturday, the Crescenta Cañada Lions Club collected new and gently used backpacks and suitcases, along with some toiletries, to be donated to the Los Angeles County Foster Care system. Kases for Kids is an event sponsored by the Lions Club to help ease the transition for children who are taken into […]
By Mary O’KEEFE This week the Peace Corps announced some changes in the agency’s application process. The changes are designed to make it easier and more personalized for applicants to join. “The agency saw what they needed to do,” said Alejandra Garcia, Peace Corps recruiter in the Los Angeles area. In 1960, then-Senator John F. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The City of Glendale Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is seeking two new student ex officio members. The CSW is composed of seven volunteer members, five of whom are appointed by the Glendale City Council and two student ex officio members to serve on the CSW for one year from […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Recently community members have reported incidents of an apparent telephone scam involving people who claim they are IRS (Internal Revenue Service) representatives. Susan Eatherton, a La Crescenta resident, had received a message on her phone machine. “I thought it was odd,” said Eatherton. “It was a woman and she said ‘This call […]
By Mary O’KEEFE As Crescenta Valley and La Cañada Flintridge were preparing for the 4th of July celebrations, some lucky Honda owners got a little surprise at the gas pump via the Helpful Honda Guys. For about an hour beginning at 9 a.m. at the Shell service station on Angeles Crest Highway, people in light […]
The annual 4th of July fireworks display hosted by the Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association at La Crescenta Elementary School was a huge hit (again) and organizers couldn’t be happier. “I was told by many residents that it was the best show ever,” said CVFA president Steve Goldsworthy. “I had to agree with them.” The event […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Road rage appeared to be the cause of an altercation that occurred between two drivers ending with the arrest of a 59-year-old La Cañada Flintridge man. The arrest was for assault with a deadly weapon and vandalism. The incident began on July 3 about 10 a.m. when, according to the Crescenta Valley […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Sagebrush debate continued at Tuesday’s Glendale Unified School District board of education meeting. Sagebrush is the far western portion of La Cañada Flintridge whose students attend GUSD schools. Some La Cañada residents have been working to get Sagebrush area students permanently transferred to La Cañada Unified School District. There are many […]
By Marissa GOULD, intern Though it was a blistering hot day on Sunday, high temperatures didn’t stop thousands of car lovers from heading to Honolulu Avenue for the 13th Annual Montrose Car Show. An estimated 5,000 to 7,000 folks strolled Honolulu Avenue from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to check out the classic cars lined […]
By Mary O’KEEFE rom Plus is an organization that started at Crescenta Valley High School that gives high school seniors and their guests an alternative to an unsupervised after prom party. Five years ago, the Prom Plus Club, a student-led club, was formed. Since its formation, it has evolved into an active volunteer service […]