Organizers hope expo will shed light on overcoming power problems in an emergency. By Charly SHELTON here are always problems during a blackout. Lack of resources, lack of heat and lack of Instagram to name a few. During a blackout due to a natural disaster or catastrophe, information is key, but without power the options […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Today is St. Patrick’s Day and although it is often thought of a time to party the Irish way, the foundation of the day is to honor and remember a man who was non-judgmental and made certain that everyone was always invited to the table. Los Angeles Country Sheriff Jim McDonnell is […]
March 11 2600 block of Mary Street in La Crescenta, a laptop computer, computer bag and wallet were stolen from an unlocked vehicle overnight. March 10 2600 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada, the glass front entry door was shattered at a business and items inside the store had been disturbed but nothing reported […]
Overall water use in the FMWD service area increased 3% for the month of February 2016 when compared to February 2013. No water use savings were realized which substantially decreased from the 21% savings achieved in January 2016. The state is using calendar year 2013 as the benchmark for measuring water savings for water agencies […]
By Mary O’KEEFE When honoring the spirit of St. Patrick it is only natural to look to someone who for years has been known in the Crescenta Valley community as a generous, non-judgmental person who is always welcoming to all: Mark Yeager. Yeager has been a member of the foothill community for many years. He […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Tonight, Thursday, March 17 at 7 p.m. two of the candidates running for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors-Fifth District will be speaking at the Crescenta Valley Town Council monthly meeting. Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich is vacating the seat due to term limits. Deputy District Attorney Elan S. Carr and State […]
By Charly SHELTON In a culture of fear created by a wounded world from the events on and following 9/11, the misunderstanding and fear surrounding Islam have been widespread and prevalent, to the point that a presidential “candidate” claims, “I think Islam hates us. There’s a tremendous hatred there. An unbelievable hatred of us. We […]
At the Los Angeles County Commission for Women-Annual Woman of the Year luncheon held on Monday, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich honored CV Weekly publisher Robin Goldsworthy, Kathryn Barger, Dee Gadbury and Rachelle Arizmendi. In his remarks, Antonovich said that Robin Goldsworthy is a longtime resident and leader in the Crescenta Valley Community. She established the […]
“Water, water, every where, Nor any drop to drink.” ~ English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” 1798 The quotation tells of a mariner deprived of water as his boat is surrounded by undrinkable salt water. The wind had died, water stilled and the sun beat hot. The words are often […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It’s official: Glendale Police Officer Matthew Wilson and his canine partner Duke have completed their training and have received their certification. The pair are now part of the GPD K9 Unit. Training can take anywhere from three to five months depending on the dog, Wilson said. For about the first week, […]