22% Fear Returns this Week to CVHS

By Brandon HENSLEY Crescenta Valley High School students have more experiences to share this year when it comes to bullying, and that’s being highlighted this month at the high school in a play called “22% Fear.” The play ran last week and will end its run today, Friday, and Saturday at the school’s MacDonald Auditorium. […]

Halloween in the Foothills

By Ted AYALA Kids of all ages converged onto Montrose for the Montrose Shopping Park Association’s (MSPA) annual Spooktacular on Halloween. The Spooktacular is a trick-or-treating event held by the MSPA every year that encourages local residents to visit the area while giving their children a safe environment to collect candy. The 2200, 2300 and […]

Election Complete Now Back to Work

By Mary O’KEEFE The good news: no more political commercials, phone calls asking for candidate support, mailings and door hangers. The bad news: California residents must now start deciphering what all the propositions mean and how it will affect their families and their bottom line. President Barack Obama (D) was re-elected for a second term. […]

Veteran’s Day Recognition at Two Strike Park

By Mary O’KEEFE Veteran’s Day will be observed on Sunday at Two Strike Park hosted by veterans from the American Legion Post 288 and Veterans of Foreign Wars 1614. “Veteran’s Day is for all that served regardless of where or when they served, or what branch of military service they were in,” said Mike Baldwin, […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Nov. 5 8400 block of Wiladonda Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, a resident reported that his spare tire that was located under his vehicle was stolen between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Nov. 3 4800 block of Dyer Street in La Crescenta, several items were stolen from a home. Pry marks were found on two […]

Glendale Nominated for Award

Whole Foods to move regional HQ to city. By Ted AYALA The Glendale City Council announced at its Tuesday joint meeting with the successor to the redevelopment agency that it had been nominated by Los Angeles County for its “Annual Most Business Friendly City” award. The award, which is conferred by the Los Angeles County […]

Three New Members on CVTC

By Mary O’KEEFE On the local level on Saturday, La Crescenta residents came to the Community Room at La Crescenta Library to cast their vote for Crescenta Valley Town Council members. There were six seats open, and six candidates. The top three vote getters were seated on the Council, the other three candidates are the […]

Reaching Across the Miles – with Lemonade

By Mary O’KEEFE Hurricane Sandy may have been on the other side of the country, but the effects of the devastating storm have been felt in La Crescenta. Those who have family and friends on the East Coast continue to get updates on loved ones – when phone service is available. On Monday, Assemblymember Anthony […]

In Brief

Historical Society Hosting Veterans Day Talk In honor of Veterans Day, the Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley is hosting a talk by George Ciampa, a veteran of both the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. Ciampa will discuss his experiences and screen a documentary on the subject that he produced. His presentation […]

Locals to get a Taste of the Foothills

By Misty DUPLESSIS On Wednesday, Nov. 14, the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce will transform the Marketplace Shopping Center into a one stop dining arena as they host their fifth annual Taste of the Foothills. The community is invited to share in the appetizing event between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at […]