In Brief

ART FESTIVAL APPEAL WITHDRAWN This year’s battle of dueling art festivals in the Montrose area has apparently been resolved, with a decision by the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce to withdraw its request for city approval of its event. The chamber applied for use of the Paradise Ford property for a juried art show Nov. […]

Weekly Horoscope

Weekly Horoscope

ARIES March 21 – April 19 The good news is that Mercury turns direct on Tuesday, which may end three weeks of delays and misunderstandings that have affected your love life. On Sunday, Mercury and Mars aspect Uranus in your social zone, which suggests that other people may be instrumental in your success by giving you […]

Then & Now | Shields Canyon Debris Basin

Courtesy of The Historical Society of CV THEN » In February of 1978 the debris basin above Pinecrest at the very top of Pinecone Road was overwhelmed by mud and rocks flowing out of Shields Canyon. A massive debris flow tore through the Pinecrest neighborhood. Danette Erickson lived there at that time, and supplied us […]

Time to take a breather? Not yet

Time to take a breather? Not yet

W hen I was starting the Crescenta Valley Weekly, I wondered if there would be enough going on around town to fill these pages. Little did I know! September is typically a busy time of the year. Summer is winding down, school is starting and a routine is established. But this September was different in […]

NOTES AND NODS

Unity hosts Broadway Unity Church of the Foothills is hosting “Broadway! with a Message” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. This musical FUN-raiser features Heather Lundstedt, star of “Phantom” and “Oklahoma” and other performances. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple; children 12 and under attend free. Tickets include music fun and food […]

Safety personnel are cut above

Safety personnel are cut above

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Few would disagree that local law enforcement and fire fighters went above and beyond in their efforts to protect Crescenta Valley homes and lives during the recent Station Fire. Jessie Ingels, owner of Cutters hair salon on Foothill Boulevard, couldn’t agree more and wanted to reach out to say thanks in a […]

What is your main thing?

What is your main thing?

The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” Stephen R. Covey What is your ‘main thing’ in business? Is your main thing to make money, to be successful in business, to meet as many prospective clients as you can? The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce’s main thing is to promote the […]

It’s time to don the lederhosen

It’s time to don the lederhosen

There is nothing going on in my life other than Oktoberfest this week. Oh yeah: Happy Birthday, son. We’ll have to celebrate after Saturday. How many times do I dot the ‘i’s and cross the ‘t’s? It’s making me crazy. There are so many small details to attend to. I’m lucky I work with a […]

Faithful observe Yom Kippur

Faithful observe Yom Kippur

By Shana LiVIGNI “…In the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you shall afflict your souls, and you shall not do any work … For on that day he shall provide atonement for you to cleanse you from all your sins before the Lord.” -Leviticus 16:29-30 This year, Yom Kippur began at […]

DON’T MISS

Celebrity gala tickets available Evening with the Stars Celebrity Gala benefiting the Desi Geestman Foundation takes place on Saturday, Oct. 10 at The Gilmore Adobe at The Grove; 6301 W. Third Street in Los Angeles. Tickets to this star-studded gala are $75 per person and include dinner, silent auction, entertainment and much more. Cameras will […]