A day of emotion, a time to reflect – the community comes together to dedicate the Two Strike War Memorial Wall. By Mary O’KEEFE We have all heard stories about the bonds between those who served in the military, this band of brothers, but mostly those stories reflect times spent on the battlefield. On Sunday […]
After decades of waiting, a territory transfer may come as quickly as next month. By Mary O’KEEFE The Sagebrush area of La Cañada Flintridge has two identities: One as a member of the city of La Cañada Flintridge and the other as a member of Glendale Unified School District. Some La Cañada Flintridge residents, backed […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Friday, John Drayman, former Glendale city councilmember and former Montrose Shopping Park Association board member, was in court as lawyers proposed a plea agreement, but it was rejected by the judge. In 2011, the MSPA accused Drayman of embezzling from its harvest market. The plea agreement, which had been accepted by […]
The Crescenta Valley High School campus was a busy place on Saturday as people lined up for the CV Town Council Pancake Breakfast. The traditional breakfast was a fundraiser for the CVTC, supporting its various outreaches including the high school scholarship program. Tickets were $5 prior to the event and CVTC offered community non-profit organizations […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Twelve Oaks assisted living residents continue to move out of their homes while the owners continue to look for a buyer for the property. In August, residents were told Twelve Oaks was being shut down and sold. Thus began a firestorm of community concern, disbelief and, in some cases, anger. For about […]
Ushering in the fall is the CV Town Council annual pancake breakfast taking place on Saturday morning. By Mary O’KEEFE There is something about eating a good pancake breakfast with neighbors that Crescenta Valley members love. Organizations throughout CV have found this is a great way to bring the community together while raising funds at […]
By Mary O’KEEFE New Urban West has decided not to purchase the Twelve Oaks assisted living facility as of Sept. 11. The company was in the process of doing its due diligence when it decided to back away from the purchase. The decision, according to Ryan Bean, director of Acquisitions and Entitlements for New Urban […]
By Jason KUROSU The Los Angeles County board of supervisors approved a plan to build the Crescenta Valley Skate Park, a long-awaited project to be constructed within Crescenta Valley Park. The plan was approved at the board of supervisors’ regular Tuesday meeting, and reportedly has a construction budget of $800,000 and an operating budget of […]
By Mary O’KEEFE At tonight’s Crescenta Valley Town Council meeting, discussion will continue on the big rig parking issue with a representative from the Los Angeles County Public Works Traffic and Lighting in attendance. In past meetings, the council opened the floor to discussion concerning big rig trucks parked throughout the community, sometimes for over […]
By Mary O’KEEFE About two years ago at an Arbor Day celebration, then Crescenta Valley High School junior Cooper Iven was introduced to Al Evans of Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation. Their discussion concerned skaters and the fact that there was no nearby place for them to skate. There is a skate park at […]