“Time is a brisk wind, for each hour it brings something new … but who can understand and measure its sharp breath, its mystery and its design?” ~ Paracelsus, Renaissance alchemist, physician and philosopher This Sunday, Nov. 6, we once again change our clocks back to Pacific Standard Time. Rarely do you hear enthusiasm over […]
Town Council Elections Nov. 5 The Crescenta Valley Town Council is holding elections this Saturday, Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library community room, 2809 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta. Registered voters living in unincorporated county areas of La Crescenta and Montrose can vote. Identification is required. Paint Out On […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Across the foothills, Halloween was celebrated in a fun and safe way this week. On Monday night in the Montrose Shopping Park, parents, children and even dressed-up dogs took to Honolulu Avenue for the annual Spooktacular event. Seeing dogs in a witch or monkey costume may frighten Jay Leno, who despises clothes […]
By Jason KUROSU A recently proposed plan for an increase in water rates has drawn the ire of some local residents, frustrated with what they view as continuous increases from the water district. Residents attended the recent Crescenta Valley Water District board meeting Tuesday night to voice their objections to the recent planned rate hikes. […]
By Brandon HENSLEY While his personality may have been rough around the edges when dealing with those that covered his team, Dan Berry was one smooth operator when it came to guiding his Lady Falcons softball team on the field for the better part of three decades. All of this will be remembered as the […]
By Ted AYALA Mayor Laura Friedman and Glendale City Council have appointed Scott Ochoa as city manager. The appointment of Ochoa has ended months of speculation as to who would be succeeding long-time city manager Jim Starbird, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Ochoa, currently serving as the city of Monrovia’s manager, will begin […]
By Mary O’KEEFE In 1991 Berlyn Cosman was a 17-year-old senior at Crescenta Valley High School who had her future in front of her. She was a Falcon basketball stand-out who had just been awarded a scholarship to Missouri Western State College, a beloved sister and daughter and by all accounts a well-known, well-liked kid. […]
Nov. 1 3000 block of Brookhill Street in La Crescenta, the front driver’s side door window of a vehicle was smashed at 3:45 a.m. 2900 block of Los Olivos Lane in La Crescenta, the front windshield of a vehicle was smashed. A small piece of wood was found nearby that was apparently used in the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police responded to a traffic accident in the early morning hours on Friday. They discovered a vehicle had collided head on into a large tree on the southeast corner of Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard. Police found two victims sitting on the curb, one lying on the ground and one […]
National Charity League, Inc., Glendale Chapter is holding its annual holiday boutique on Sunday with vendors returning 20% of proceeds to support the League’s philanthropic outreach. The one-day event takes place from noon to 4 p.m. at the Thursday Club, 4440 Woodleigh Lane, in La Cañada. Event co-chairs Maria Howard-Lopez and Nancy Mercolino will assemble […]