Dodging a muddy bullet

By Mary O’KEEFE The rain came. Crescenta Valley got wet but no flood and no mud – this time. The first storm of the post Station Fire season began with sprinkles on Tuesday and continued with a slow, soft rain throughout Wednesday. All agencies were on alert as the rain trickled onto the ashen hills. […]

Sheriffs seek man regarding Lady Bug fire

A transient is wanted for questioning by Los Angeles County Sheriff detectives concerning the Lady Bug fire, a small blaze in the Angeles National Forest that occurred six days before the Station Fire. Babatunsin Olukunle, 25, is reported to have been seen in the Angeles National Forest days before the Station Fire. On Aug. 20, […]

CVHS hosts Staub/Barnes Invitational

CVHS hosts Staub/Barnes Invitational

The high heat that had plagued the southland thankfully decided to be a no-show on Saturday, Oct. 3 as 55 teams with over 2500 runners from around Los Angeles and Ventura counties showed up in force. It was a good day to run. The Crescenta Valley High School Falcons hosted the running of the 42nd […]

While runners from over 50 teams traversed the trails at Crescenta Valley Park during the Staub/Barnes Invitational Race on Saturday another little running star was busy in the center of the park. Ulli runs circles around – well actually he just runs around in circles – but he adds a special trick: He balances a […]

Murder charges dropped against Costa

By Mary O’KEEFE Pasadena Superior Court Judge Lisa Lench has dismissed two murder charges against big rig driver Marcos Costa, 44, of Massachusetts. Prosecutors, reportedly, were not pleased with the judge’s ruling. Costa was the driver of the big rig that lost its brakes as he traveled over Angeles Crest Highway on April 1. Crescenta […]

Vunderbah! say Oktoberfest officials

Vunderbah! say Oktoberfest officials

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY On Saturday Honolulu Avenue  took on a language of  its own – that of Germany as the avenue exploded with Oktoberfest celebrants. According to Rose Gamble of the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce, which hosted the event, an estimated 20,000-25,000 people visited Montrose. “It was huge,” Gamble said of the turnout. “People […]

HOROSCOPE

HOROSCOPE

ARIES March 21 – April 19 You’ll find yourself caught in the middle of a challenging family situation on Monday, as the Moon in Aries squares your ruler, volatile Mars, currently in Cancer. Try not to over-emote too much! Saturday you’ll encounter a formidable rival. Your competitor wants to win at all costs and, of […]

Animals come for blessing

Animals come for blessing

By  Mary O’KEEFE All animals large and small made their way to Holy Redeemer Catholic School, along with their pet parents, for Friday’s Blessing of the Animals. As the students and parents waited for Monsignor Jack “Father Jack” Foley to begin the ceremony the pets became familiar with each other.  Some sniffed, some slithered and […]

Notes and nods

Events and announcements taking place at our local houses of worship 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; […]

Church’s motto: “A place to belong – a place to become”

Church’s motto: “A place to belong – a place to become”

By Shana LiVIGNI For those who haven’t been to church in a while, Crescenta Valley Community Church extends an invitation to come to a service and experience the contemporary setting of the sermons, live music featuring a house band and singers, an accommodating staff and congregation and its community services. Pastor Scott Wood and his […]