By Mary O’KEEFE There will be some new laws that go into affect on Jan. 1, 2012. The laws cover everything from handguns to car seats. Here a just a few of the new laws: California Handgun Open, authored by California State Assembly member Anthony Portantino. In the past Californians could openly carry a gun […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County Sheriffs from the Crescenta Valley Station are asking for the public’s help in finding suspects who are responsible for several acts of vandalism against the First Baptist Church at 4441 La Crescenta Ave. in recent months. Capt. Dave Silversparre is asking for the community to report any suspicious activity […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Before Santa got into his traditional red sleigh on Christmas Eve, he, along with a few of his helpers, cruised Crescenta Valley in classic hot rods. A 1929 red Roadster pick-up and a 1940 yellow Ford pick-up filled with toys led the pack of classic cars that span the time of automobile […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Government Accountability Office has released its report on the Station Fire. What they found and subsequently recommended came down to organization, planning and documentation. “To improve the Forest Service’s response to wild land fires, the Secretary of Agriculture should direct the Chief of the Forest Service to clarify the Forest Service’s […]
Shoppers and volunteers all made a difference this holiday season – and it’s not over yet. By Mary O’KEEFE The holidays seem to have rushed by, or in the case of Crescenta Valley of late, blown by. These are just some of the things that have been happening around town as everyone takes part in […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A man walked into Montrose Optometry at 2251 Honolulu Ave. on Monday, and then ran out wiith two pairs of high-end sunglasses with an estimated worth of $600. “About 2:30 p.m. this afternoon [Monday] a man described as white, in his 30s, unshaven with a heavy build. At the time of the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE When you are in high school, your yearbook is about getting your friends to sign and look through to share memories of the past year. When you get in college, the high school yearbook is the place you go when you are homesick for a simpler life. And when you are older, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE CV’s Got Talent, a program that showcases the talent of Crescenta Valley Hgih School students, was held on Friday night. The audience was entertained by musicians, singers and dancers. The school’s advanced dance program produced the show that highlighted not only intermediate and advance dance students but also the talented singers and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley Drug and Alcohol Prevention Coalition held a holiday party on Monday to thank the organization’s supporters and share their accomplishments and plans for the future. Among the festivities was piano entertainment provided by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. Capt. Dave Silversparre of the CV Station. The grassroots organization was […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The recent wind event has left many residents with lights finally back on but a lot of questions as to why it took so long to get power back up and where the break down occurred in communications between Southern California Edison and their customers. “People were upset,” said Tony Bell, spokesman […]