Every 15 minutes at CVHS

By Mary O’KEEFE On Wednesday, CV High School juniors and seniors stood at the side of Ramsdell Avenue and watched a drama unfold. The players were classmates, some covered in fake blood, some crying and others lying in silence. The scene was a staged accident and the students were actors playing roles they hope will […]

Speed subject of CVTC meeting

By Brandon HENSLEY In what many residents hope to be a starting point, it was revealed the speed limit on Waltonia Drive in Montrose will soon be radar-enforced to 25 mph, according to L.A. County Department of Public Works officials at the March 18 Town Council meeting in the La Crescenta Library Community Room. Tim […]

Down for the count

My Thoughts, Exactly Down for the count by Jim CHASE Last week, I was sifting through the usual stack of bills and other postal debris that finds its way into our mailbox each day, when one envelope in particular caught my eye. Could it be? Had my long-awaited United States Census 2010 form arrived? The […]

Tune into DePompa speaking on the CV drug problem

By Mary O’KEEFE At today’s Glendale City Council meeting Glendale Police Chief Ron DePompa will be speaking on the subject of drugs, specifically heroin, in Crescenta Valley. “Each area of the city has its own unique characteristic,” DePompa said.  “But the area now has gang activity which is relatively new to the area.” The gang […]

J’s Maintenance chooses a PHAT solar solution

J’s Maintenance, a leading business in the Crescenta Valley, has taken a big new step in energy efficiency by making a commitment to a 21kW solar power plant for its headquarters on Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta. PHAT Energy, also a locally based company, was selected to design, build and warranty the solar electric generator. […]

Elks to host car show

Auto enthusiasts are invited to attend the Glendale Elks Annual Charity Car Show being held on Sunday, March 21 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The annual event, now in its fifteenth consecutive year, draws car buffs from throughout Southern California. There is no admission charge for the public. Prizes will be awarded to autos […]

CVWD announces new member

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY and Mary O’KEEFE Kenneth Putman has been appointed to the Crescenta Valley Water District board of directors it was announced today, Friday.  Putnam was one of six applications being considered by the board. CVWD board president Kathy Ross said various backgrounds were found in the pool of candidates, but it was Putnam’s […]

Learning about the Bahá’í faith

By Shana LiVIGNI The Bahá’í faith is a monotheistic religion founded by Bahá’u’lláh in nineteenthcentury Persia, emphasizing the spiritual unity of all humankind. There are an estimated five to six million Bahá’ís around the world in more than 200 countries and territories. Bahá’í tenets include that women and men are equals; that all prejudice – […]

Federal disaster designation for Station Fire fallout

By Mary O’KEEFE Approval was given on Monday morning, March 8, for the Station Fire area to be given a federal disaster designation. Congressman David Dreier was instrumental in securing the designation, which he said will assist the area in recouping costs associated with the fire and subsequent floods. “This will basically help in the […]

Swifter, higher, stronger … er, slipperier?

By Jim Chase One of the few things that comes close to my love of watching stormy, rainy weather is watching the Olympics – specifically, the Winter Olympics. With the closing ceremonies taking place this weekend (has it been two weeks already?) I thought I’d take the occasion to unplug my eyeballs from NBC and […]