A resident in the 3100 block of El Caminito called Animal Control after the remains of a possible dog were found in her front yard Monday morning. The woman described the remains as “torn apart” prompting concern for her neighbors’ small animals. Foothill residents are urged to keep a watchful eye over their pets and […]
Representatives of Armenian and Korean organizations met on July 19 at the Crescenta Valley Armenian Community & Youth Center to discuss mutual interests between the two growing communities in the foothills. ACF Crescenta Valley Zavarian and the Korean Federation of North Los Angeles initiated the conference, titled “Bridging the Gap through Dialogue, Culture, Business and […]
After years of working, waiting and wondering, CV pet parents can celebrate the approval of $645,000 in funding for a dog park. By Brandon HENSLEY The dog park Crescenta Valley residents have wanted for years is officially on its way. The L.A. County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $645,000 appropriation to fund the CV […]
Annual event is an invitation for neighbors to get to know each other. By Mary O’KEEFE On Tuesday, Aug. 2 community members will take to the streets, walking their neighborhoods or gathering at local events to discuss safety issues in their area as part of National Night Out. The event is a proactive approach to […]
By Ted AYALA Glendale’s Brand Library and Art Center is on the cusp of a major renovation of its premises. Situated in the hills over Kenneth Village, the library – well recognized for the ornate, Indian-inspired architecture of the original 1904 building – will be closed beginning early in 2012 for renovations that will include […]
That First Step is a Doozy When I was 15 years old I had a class called Get Together. It was a touchy-feely class where we explored our feelings and considered what impact we wanted to make in the world when we “grew up.” One of the exercises was to create what would nowadays be […]
By Sue KILPATRICK “It’s lovely to live on a raft. We had the sky up there, all speckled with stars, and we used to lie on our backs and look up at them, and discuss about whether they was made or just happened.” – “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” Mark Twain, 1885 Summertime on the […]
Bonus Workday at Deukmejian Park This month only, there will be a “Bonus Wilderness Workday” at Deukmejian Wilderness Park on Saturday, July 30. From 8 a.m. to noon, volunteers are asked to come out to weed in an effort to eradicate invasive exotics. Volunteers should wear work gloves and sturdy closed toe shoes and bring […]
After traveling the state, CHP Capt. Steve Strull returns to his roots. By Maddy PUMILIA The foothill community was introduced to the new captain of the California Highway Patrol for the Altadena Station at the CV Town Council meeting. CHP Lieutenant Steve Strull was promoted to the position of captain replacing Capt. Bill Dance who […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A newly lighted crosswalk is in store for Foothill Boulevard at Glenwood Avenue it was announced at Thursday’s Crescenta Valley Town Council meeting. For months council member Robbyn Battles has worked with Los Angeles Department of Public Works and the California Highway Patrol on methods to make the crosswalk safer. Students from […]