Bears in the Verdugos Again

Residents reminded to keep garbage well contained to keep intruders away. By Mary O’KEEFE Two recent bear sightings have reminded Crescenta Valley residents of just how close wildlife is in this area surrounded by mountains. In the early morning hours of Aug. 12 and 13 a bear was sighted on Cedarbend Road in Glenwood Oaks. […]

Glendale Bans Retail Sales of Cats and Dogs

By Ted AYALA Glendale has joined a growing list of cities that have banned the retail sale of cats and dogs. The City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously, with Mayor Laura Friedman absent, in favor of imposing the new ordinance. Councilman Rafi Manoukian served as Mayor Pro Tem. “Council gave us directions in June to […]

from the desk of the publisher

Last week I introduced the Thundercats, a team of local basketball players who took part in the Nike 3on3 tournament in downtown L.A. on the weekend of Aug. 6-7. Our son Danny, who graduated from CVHS in June, was part of the team. With the freedom to choose anything as a “uniform,” the boys decided […]

Weather in the Foothills

PART I  Weather and People “In an old buckboard with our luggage strapped on behind we drove through fields of golden poppies. At last! … a breath of incomparable pure mountain air and a view of … Michigan Avenue (now Foothill Boulevard) in the heart of … our valley. I found most … to be […]

Watermelons Featured at S-T’s Golden Anniversary Festival

By Jackie HOUCHIN More than 1,600 watermelons were sliced and served at the 50th Annual Sunland-Tujunga Lions Club Watermelon Festival last weekend, providing free refreshment and entertainment for thousands of visitors. “It’s basically a fun family place to relax and have fun,” said Corey Crabtree, who was working the ticket booth. “People are happy to […]

IN BRIEF

Volunteers Sought In response to budget cuts affecting Glendale’s park naturalism programs, the City of Glendale Community Services and Parks Dept. is looking for members of the community to lead programs at Deukmejian Wilderness Park. Anyone interested in leading a program who knows about topics like wildlife or climate change can contact Marc Stirdivant at […]

Heat Turned on Redistricting Commission

Republicans, Democrats complain of favoritism, MALDEF say Latinos underserved and commission members turn on each other. By Jason KUROSU Monday marked what was supposed to be the culmination of months of effort made by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission, a 14-member organization tasked with drawing up new senate, assembly and congressional districts for the state. […]

The Crescenta Valley was Alive with “The Sound of Music”

By Maddy PUMILIA Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation, working closely with Crescenta Valley Town Council, sponsored a showing of the 1965 classic film, “The Sound of Music” at the west end of CV Park on Saturday night. “I think it’s an awesome event for families to go outside in the summer and it’s free,” […]

Hiking Plan Forms Now Offered

Members of the Montrose Search and Rescue Team have put together a form that may save lives. By Mary O’KEEFE Filling out a simple form may make the difference between life and death for hikers. The form, designed by Montrose Search and Rescue members, is an effort to get as much information as possible about […]

Red Bull Bandits Arrested

Two suspects were arrested for commercial burglary of Red Bull energy drinks in La Crescenta by deputies from the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station on Friday, according to a release from the Sheriff’s Station. Suspect Edgar Khasemyan, a 29-year-old white male from Tujunga, entered the Ralphs store at 2675 Foothill Blvd. at 5:45 p.m. with suspect […]