Korean community safety meeting
By Hyung Seok LEE CV Weekly Intern On Dec. 19, the Korean community of La Crescenta was invited to attend an informational meeting on emergency preparedness in case of mud and debris flow. The meeting took place in Antioch Presbyterian Church where representatives from the Department of Public Works for the Los Angeles County, the […]
Coffee with the COPPS
By Mary O’KEEFE Local residents mingled with Glendale cops and Los Angeles sheriff deputies at Coffee with the COPPS (Community Policing PartnerShip) the morning of Dec. 17 at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in Montrose. The meet and greet was a way for law enforcement to connect with the community. Community members are invited regularly […]
Five local athletes receive ALL-CIF recognition
By Walsh CARVALHO The CIF Southern Section announced some of their ALL-CIF teams last week, and nine local athletes made their families and coaches proud. Two high schools from the area, Crescenta Valley and La Cañada, were represented on the list which says a lot about their athletic programs and coaching staffs. Crescenta Valley topped […]
CVHS Falcons fly south for winter
By Walsh CARVALHO The Crescenta Valley Falcons have had an inspirational start to their season. They recently won the Falcon Classic, which they hosted, by beating Simi Valley with a score of 53-52. “Simi Valley game was a great game. It was our third time in the championship game in three years. We lost to […]
Crescenta Valley High School students lend a helping can
By Hyung Seok LEE CV Weekly Intern Crescenta Valley High School held its annual canned food, toys, and money drive. From Dec. 12 through Dec. 15, the Associative Student Body (ASB), with the help of the local Sheriff’s Department, organized this event encouraging all second period classrooms to participate. “I feel that this drive is […]
Local schools celebrate the season with holiday concerts
Instrumental groups from around the foothills, including Mountain Avenue and Dunsmore elementary schools and Rosemont Middle School launched the holiday season performing throughout the area.
The Mix suspended for ten days
Local bar The Mix has had its liquor licenses suspended for 10 days due to violations discovered by California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control investigators. “We posted the suspension on Dec. 17,” said Juliet Lec, ABC spokeswoman. Investigators found two violations: The building’s doors were to remain closed during operating hours and they were to […]
First Baptist fire
Many emergency responders including the Los Angeles County bomb squad were called out on Dec. 16 to a fire at the La Crescenta First Baptist Church at 4441 La Crescenta Ave. The L.A. County bomb squad is also the arson/explosive unit. The fire was an isolated incident and the suspect was identified and detained, said […]
Frances project delayed again
By Charles COOPER A county hearing officer postponed a decision on a proposed lot split at 2748 Frances Ave. to answer some issues raised by neighbors. The developer of the proposed project, Hales Anderson Company, wants to build two single family homes on the .38 acre property. A hearing set for Nov. 17 was postponed […]