The Wind in my Face

The Wind in my Face

What an absolutely amazing weekend! I, like so many in the Crescenta Valley, had my fill on Sunday taking part in the annual Taste of Montrose. The event benefitted CVHS Prom Plus which hosts an after prom event at the YMCA. The cost to put on Prom Plus is more than $20,000 and Taste of […]

Weather in the foothills

Weather in the foothills

“My favorite weather is bird-chirping weather.” ~ Loire Hartwould By Sue KILPATRICK Last Friday morning I was awakened by chirping birds and the tinkling of wind chimes. Upon opening our French doors, I was greeted by another beautiful spring day – definitely warmer than I had predicted. As mentioned, though, there was a weather tournament […]

IN Brief

Taste of Downtown Glendale The annual Taste of Downtown Glendale takes place on May 11. Food (tastes from 40 vendors), fun and entertainment are available for one price of $30 for adults and $15 for kids 12 and under. Proceeds support Glendale Healthy Kids. GAR services will be providing A Taste of Wine for an […]

Taking the High Road

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY They’re lawyers, chefs and graphic designers. They work at JPL as engineers or at a mortuary in the IT department. But on Saturday, they donned their chaps, helmets and leather jackets emblazoned with BACA, climbed aboard their Kawasakis, Hondas and Harley Davidsons and became one of the most prominent – if not […]

Sediment Options Discussed

By Jason KUROSU Those who make their homes on the mountainsides of the foothills know the drawbacks of what is otherwise a beautiful locale come rainy season. Floods and mudslides have menaced residents and these are only worsened by the numerous fires wreaked upon the hillsides, removing plantlife and with it, any semblance of a […]

FMCS Called in to Assist in Negotiations

The United Food and Commercial Workers, the union that covers grocery store employees at Ralphs, Albertsons and Vons, has asked the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to assist in their contract negotiations. The FMCS was established in 1947 and has provided mediation and arbitration services to industry, our communities and government agencies worldwide, according to […]

Community Celebrates Armenian Festival

By Jason KUROSU Glendale’s chapter of the Armenian Relief Society held its 10th annual Armenian Festival at the Glendale Civic Auditorium last weekend, transforming it into an exhibition and celebration of all aspects of Armenian culture. The festival also marked the 100th anniversary of the society as a whole, the humanitarian organization being originally founded […]

GAO Joins in Station Fire Meeting

By Mary O’KEEFE Congressman Adam Schiff held a meeting on April 28 for residents affected by the 2009 Station Fire, members of the U.S. Forest Service and a representative from Government Accountability Office. Schiff has maintained a consistent line of questioning concerning the first few hours of the Station Fire and the resulting tragic results. […]

Taking Drugs Back

By Brandon HENSLEY Last Saturday people from all over the Crescenta Valley participated in a National Take-Back Initiative of disposing unused or expired prescription drugs. Two local sites, the CV Sheriff’s Station and CVS Pharmacy on Verdugo Road, were set up and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with boxes available to dispose of the […]

CRIME BLOTTER

April 30 4400 block of Cornishon Avenue in La Cañada Flintridge, several items were stolen from the unlock locker room at Lanterman Auditorium. Three people had items stolen that were stored in the locker room. An iPad, iPhone and wallet were stolen between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. April 29 Lasheart Drive and Foothill Boulevard […]