obituaries Walter B. Ryburn Walter B. Ryburn of La Crescenta, loving husband and father, insurance broker, Gideon and Dodger fan passed away on June 27 at home after a six month struggle with cancer. He was 82. Walt was born on Oct. 2, 1927 in Butte, Mont. to Robert and Vida Ryburn. He was the […]
Marilyn (Nancy) Clissold Nancy passed away peacefully on June 20 at her son’s home with her son, daughter and oldest granddaughter by her side. Nancy was 87 years old, born on March 1, 1923 in Malden, Mass., to Jackson Livingston and Irene Francis Bomma Cannel. She had two sisters and one brother. She met her […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Three suspects, two adults and a juvenile were arrested on Frederick Avenue and Paraiso Way on suspicion of receiving stolen property, burglary and conspiracy to commit a burglary. Travis Morgan, 19, from La Crescenta, Kenneth Payer, 19, from Marina Del Rey and a 16-year-old San Pedro boy were arrested on July 6 […]
Appreciates columnist Each week I look forward to Mike Lawler’s column, Treasures of the Valley. Mike’s June 25 column did not disappoint. In the length of one column he spanned generations of our valley’s history, painting a picture of how the valley evolved. I emphasize ‘generations’ because that is what makes the Crescenta Valley unique […]
By Jim CHASE As I mentioned several weeks ago, my family has been waiting expectantly for our daughter and son-in-law to give birth to their first child, our fourth grandchild. The big event happened last week, and … it’s a girl! Welcome to the world and to our family, little Bailey Brooke Kuehn. It may […]
By Mike Lawler I continue now with my series on the history of the land now occupied by the Verdugo Hills Golf Course, perhaps the most dynamic spot historically in the entire valley. In my previous column I wrote that the golf course, known geographically as Las Barras Canyon, was the likely spot of Wikangna, […]
YMCA offers Cheer, Tumble & Dance Camp The Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA is offering a camp for anyone between the ages of 7-13 interested in cheerleading, dance or gymnastics. The camp is good for beginners as well as enhancing more experienced skill sets. There is no experience necessary to participate. The camp hours are from 2:00-5:00 […]
Harold Kast Harold Martin Kast was born in Leiden, The Netherlands on June 2, 1995 the third child of Sylvia and Martin Kast. He moved with his parents to Chicago, Ill. in 1996 and to La Cañada in 2003. In Chicago he attended Gower West Elementary school but also the Tul(i)p, The First Dutch Language […]
Austin Drake Austin was born on May 30, 1992 in Pasadena. His 11-year scouting adventure began with Cub Scout Pack 302 where he met other eager boys willing to tackle Cub Scout advancement. After rising in ranks, Austin earned Cub Scouting’s highest award, the Arrow of Light, and bridged to Boy Scout Troop 509 in […]
By Odalis A. SUAREZ It was twelve o’clock in the afternoon when Sergeant Mark Slater of the Crescenta Valley Sheriffs Station drove down Foothill Boulevard to begin his workday. As he headed toward La Cañada, he turned his head left and right looking down the side streets that passed by him in search of one […]