Chamber installs officers, disperses grants

The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce installed its 2010 officers and directors at its annual installation luncheon held at Urartu Restaurant on Tuesday afternoon. Additionally, the chamber oversaw the distribution of more than $11,000 in grants from the Mary Pinola/CV Chamber Educational Endowment Fund. Around 70 people attended the luncheon, most civic leaders and educators […]

Letters to the editor

Takes issue with Lawler’s article I found the slant of Mike Lawler’s article bias in favor of the neighbors (An annoyed neighborhood strikes back, Dec. 31). Why didn’t he interview the developer for his side of the story? Did Mike for one moment consider the other side or that he was getting wrong information? For […]

A Parking Lot Becomes A Barking Lot–Mike Lawler

Recently while driving around the neighborhood with the family I’ve been spotting lawn signs bearing the message “We want a local dog park!” My daughter Isabel, the consummate animal lover, expressed curiosity about what that was all about, so I thought I’d let you readers know the status of this long-playing story. If you are […]

51 and counting–Jim Chase

One down, fifty one to go. Now that we’re already a week into 2010, how many New Year’s resolutions have you broken? Oh my, that many? Well, if it makes you feel any better, you’re not alone. As for me, however, I am happy to say that as of today I have not broken a […]

News from the state senate»

Senator Bob Huff Governor Schwarzenegger and 20 officials from his Administration were among the tens of thousands who recently flew to Copenhagen, Denmark to attend the much ballyhooed United Nations Climate Change conference. There, California leaders made speeches and attended meetings, often touting AB 32 – a law that requires a 25% reduction in state […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Jan. 5 4500 block of La Granada Way in La Cañada Flintridge, a lawn mower, trimmer and leaf blower were stolen from the front yard of a home while a gardener was working at 8:15 a.m. Jan. 4 3000 block of Evelyn Street in La Crescenta, the front passenger window was smashed and a global […]

Suspect arrested

By Mary O’KEEFE Edward DeArce, 37, of La Crescenta was arrested on Jan. 3 on suspicion of burglary. While on patrol along Foothill Boulevard a Crescenta Valley deputy noticed a pedestrian, later identified as DeArce, that matched the description of a suspect involved in a burglary that occurred in La Cañada on Dec. 13. The […]

Some changes for CVTC

New officers installed and one long time member resigns from council. By Mary O’KEEFE A new president will bang the gavel for the first time calling the Crescenta Valley Town Council monthly meeting to order on Jan. 21. Cheryl Davis will preside over seven general councilmembers including newly elected Todd Thornbury as well as alternate […]

New year brings few driving changes

By Chris Blume To all motorists out there, the New Year brought with it a couple of additions to current traffic laws. Perhaps we should start with a no-brainer; there is a law already on the books that prevents drivers from watching television while driving. Apparently, though, some drivers found a loophole, since the legislature […]

Supervisor warns of possible increase in wildlife encounters

County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich and County pest management experts remind residents in the foothills and near the recent wildfire burn areas to be cautious about wild animals that may have been displaced by the Station Fire and subsequent debris flows. Coyotes, mountain lions, bobcats, bears have all been seen in foothill neighborhoods in the […]