GWP Rate Hikes Considered by Council

By Ted AYALA The wallets of local residents, already hurting from the persistent economic recession, may be feeling an extra sting in the near future. With shrinking revenues – and shrinking options to make up for the shortfall – Council and GWP discussed a proposed rate hike for GWP customers on Tuesday. The rate hike, […]

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Reflecting on 9-11 Last week we tried to present a comprehensive overview of the many events taking place in the community to commemorate the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. Being the 10th anniversary of such a devastating attack on our country, it was no surprise that the Crescenta Valley, like the rest of the nation, […]

Weather in the Foothills

“I cannot endure to waste anything as precious as autumn sunshine by staying in the house. So I spend almost all the day light hours in the open air.” Nathaniel Hawthorne Interesting time of year as the weather’s characteristics fluctuate between that of summer and of autumn. Last weekend, we took a trip up the […]

Crescenta Valley Joins Together For 9-11

Ceremonies of respect, honor held throughout the community. By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley residents united this past weekend to show their compassion and respect for Sept. 11 at ceremonies held throughout the area. The commemorations began on Friday when schools within Glendale Unified School District paused at 8:46 a.m. to read a brief history of […]

Site to Get Face Lift

By Brandon HENSLEY The site at Markridge Road and Dunsmore Avenue will be getting a makeover, but it will take some time, L.A. County officials said. During a meeting at the Center for Spiritual Living Monday night, L.A. County Senior Civil Engineer Patricia Wood spoke to a crowd about the changes County plans to make […]

Missing Boy Found near Lake Arrowhead

By Mary O’KEEFE An 8-year-old boy who had been missing since yesterday has been found – cold, tired but healthy. Joshua Robb, who has severe autism, reportedly ran away from Grand View Elementary in the Twin Peaks area of Lake Arrowhead on Monday morning. Search and rescue teams from San Bernardino began searching in the […]

Helping Parents, Students in the Race

“Race to Nowhere” screening by CVDAPC hopes to help parents, students navigate academic hurdles. By Brandon HENSLEY The Crescenta Valley Drug and Alcohol Prevention Coalition will screen the documentary “Race to Nowhere” in the CV High School auditorium on Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. The 2009 film, which is shown at schools nationwide, shows how […]

Fremont Elementary School Burglarized

By Mary O’KEEFE Fremont Elementary School was burglarized sometime between the night of Sept. 8 and the morning of Sept. 9 with an estimated $10,000 worth of computer equipment taken. Glendale police found that 14 classrooms had their windows shattered or opened by other means. The eastern portion of the campus was closed to students […]

Legislators, Medical Pros Back PABI Plan Act

By Jason KUROSU Legislators and medical professionals have combined their efforts against youth brain injuries with the sponsoring of the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan Act (or PABI Plan Act). Also referred to as H.R. 2600, the PABI Plan Act will fund a seven-year initiative and “will cover the entire continuum of care from […]

Montecuollo Named New Glendale College Chief of Police

By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale Police Department Lt. Gary Montecuollo has been announced as the new Glendale Community College Chief of Police. Montecuollo has worked in almost every aspect of the Glendale police force from community policing to S.W.A.T. (Special Weapons and Tactics). “I have been teaching at the school for 16 years,” said Montecuollo. His […]