BREAKING: 2 Fwy Offramp Closed

 The northbound offramp of the Glendale (2) freeway is closed due to a traffic collision. Crescenta Valley Sheriffs and California Highway Patrol are investigating the incident. 

Cruisin’ Down to Glendale

Cruisin’ Down to Glendale

Food, fireworks and (oh yeah) cars make this a premiere family event. By Dylan SYLVESTER Since their creation, cars have been headline news. From the sound of a muscle car’s powerful engine to the sleek design of a racer, cars have been known to turn heads. That’s why car fanatics and novices alike will gather […]

A New Quest Awaits with Pokémon GO

A New Quest Awaits with Pokémon GO

By Charly SHELTON Those under the age of 35 know what a Pokémon is. There are those over the age of 35 who have good taste and play the games, but they are not expected to know Pokémon. Those under 35 years old were at most 16 when Pokémon was released in America – Sept. […]

Treasures of the Valley » Mike Lawler

Verdugo Hills Cemetery Today This column wraps up a short history of the Verdugo Hills Cemetery in Tujunga. Although the graveyard is a historical treasure, it has also taken an infamous place in L.A. history. For it was here in 1978 that the cemetery hillside containing long dead bodies gave way during a rainstorm and […]

Rabinov Takes to the Road

Rabinov Takes to the Road

By McKenna MIDDLETON Crescenta Valley Town Council member Desiree Rabinov accomplished no small feat last month when she completed the AIDS/Lifecycle bike ride. Participants rode from San Francisco to Los Angeles – 545 miles – in seven days. The event aimed to raise money and awareness for HIV/AIDS. This year marked the AIDS/Lifecycle 15th anniversary […]

Exercising Their Right to Have Fun

Exercising Their Right to Have Fun

By Mary O’KEEFE ~ To all the days here and after May they be filled with fond memories, happiness and laughter. – An Irish toast Memories, happiness and laughter seem to be the ingredients that go into making great friendships and can be found in a group of women that meet every Monday, Wednesday and […]

Digital Issue 07.14.2016

Digital Issue 07.14.2016

Here is the paper for Thursday, July 14, 2016. Check back every Friday to get your copy on your computer, Smartphone, eReader or tablet to take with you on-the-go! If it works or doesn’t work on your device, let us know and we can make a note of it to improve the experience, or if […]

Clean, Clear, Abate

Clean, Clear, Abate

By Mary O’KEEFE In California years ago there was a fire season that began in October, but with the long-term drought and changing weather conditions fire season is now pretty much year round. Living along the foothills, residents understand just how fast-moving a wildfire can be and firefighters are on constant watch to make sure […]

Hundreds Turn Out for Milestone Event

Hundreds Turn Out for Milestone Event

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Montrose Travel celebrated its 60th anniversary like it does most things – in a family kind of way. On Saturday at its Honolulu Avenue location, the company hosted a family-friendly party that included two food stations, beverages and awards. And though the thermometer might have read mid-80s at Montrose Travel, there was […]

CrossFit Changing Lives, Creating Champions

CrossFit Changing Lives, Creating Champions

By Vincent PAGE Like a vegan diet or Apple, CrossFit has swept across America, dominating the weightlifting world since the 2010s. La Crescenta and the surrounding areas have been swept up in the excitement surrounding this exercise philosophy. A local gym, CrossFit Survival, has experienced a plethora of achievement from a couple of individuals on […]