CVLL Registration has begun for the CV Little League spring 2012 softball and baseball seasons for players ages 4 and up. Online registration is currently underway at www.cvlittleleague.com and will be available online through January. Players who sign up online must participate in skills evaluations in order to participate in most CVLL divisions. Proof of […]
Jan. 1 2500 block of Whittier Drive in La Crescenta, a computer bag was stolen and a rear driver’s window was smashed on a vehicle overnight. Dec. 29 Whittier Drive and Circle Vista Avenue in La Cresecenta, a backpack was stolen and the rear passenger window was smashed on a vehicle overnight. 3000 block of […]
By Charly SHELTON and Mary O’KEEFE A suspect that allegedly shot a state parole officer was taken into custody at about 6 p.m. on Wednesday after a manhunt that included closing down the Foothill (210) freeway for several hours. “There are no other suspects being sought,” said Sgt. Rich Pena, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s […]
Suspect Sought for Series of Burglaries Glendale police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who is suspected of committing several burglaries at a home for the elderly in Glendale. On the morning of Dec. 10, the suspect entered the Casa de la Paloma Housing for Elders at 133 S. Kenwood […]
Just days before these beauties are presented to the world, volunteers are keeping late hours to ensure that the 2012 Rose Parade floats look their best. By Agnes CONSTANTE With the 123rd Rose Parade just days away, volunteers are hard at work, putting the final touches on the 44 floats set to make their way […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A smell of gas had Glendale firefighters and The Gas Co. responding to the 3300 block of Burritt Way at about 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. The morning was windy, causing several trees to lose branches in the gusts. “When we got here we saw that [a large pine] tree was [moving],” said […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Dec. 22, Congressman Adam Schiff sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Inspector General Phyllis K. Fong calling on USDA to provide answers about the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) report on its investigation into the allegations that phone calls were improperly recorded and withheld during the initial […]
Welcome to the last issue of the Crescenta Valley Weekly for 2011! And what a year it has been. Publicly, we watched as an investigation was launched into the activities of community leader John Drayman, celebrated the 100th anniversary of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club and cheered as some of our CVHS sports teams advanced […]
“Time has no divisions to mark its passage, there is never a thunderstorm or blare of trumpets to announce the beginning of a new month or year.” ~ Thomas Mann, 1929 Nobel Prize Laureate Christmas 2011 in Crescenta Valley was a postcard perfect day – clear, brilliant blue skies and temperatures in the low 70s. […]