Man exposes himself in store

A woman reported that a man exposed himself to her inside Big Lots in the 2200 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada. According to the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s report, as a woman was shopping in the store on Nov. 24 about 10:40 a.m. she noticed a man described as Asian, between 30 to 35 […]

Preparing for rain – again

Public works and residents get ready for more rain next week. By Mary O’KEEFE Once again Crescenta Valley residents will be looking skyward, adding sandbags and holding their breath. The rains are supposed to come late Sunday night, early Monday morning, said Jamie Meier, National Weather Service meteorologist. “Right now that’s what it looks like […]

Shopping Park presents budget

By Charles COOPER Montrose Shopping Park, the oldest and largest business improvement district in the city, presented its 2010 budget to the Glendale City Council Tuesday for approval. Montrose, in common with four other BIDs in the city, receives $15,000 a year in promotional funding from the city. Under the agreement the council approves the […]

Burning calories at Thanksgiving Day Run

Burning calories at Thanksgiving Day Run

By Mary O’Keefe About 1,500 people did not have to worry about their Thanksgiving Day calories this holiday after running the 16th Annual Thanksgiving Day Run and Food Drive in La Cañada. The run is sponsored by the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge. Thomas Gustovich and his mom Kim decided to participate in the […]

In Brief

Krekorian wants to move to L.A. council A special election next week in the Sunland-Tujunga area of Los Angeles could have a considerable effect on the local political scene. Paul Krekorian, who represents Glendale in the 43rd Assembly District, is trying to win the 2nd Council District seat vacated by Wendy Gruel. If Krekorian is […]

Preparing for Relay for Life

Though months away, local supporters are getting ready for the 24 hour walk to show that those fighting cancer are not alone. By Mary O’Keefe There is a variety of reactions when a person hears their doctor say, “I found a lump.” Some panic, some pray and others wait calmly for the other shoe to […]

Meet Ivy Hopper

ivy.hopper@gmail.com Ivy Hopper is a teen columnist who talks with authors and fans of books that are currently being read by today’s youth. This week I sat down with author Ashley Rhodes Courter who wrote Three Little Words. Here is what Ashley Rhodes-Courter had to say to me: Ivy: Where did the idea come from […]

Getting ready for a parade

Getting ready for a parade

A 33 year tradition continues on Saturday as the community gathers to enjoy the annual Montrose Christmas Parade. By Mary O’KEEFE In Crescenta Valley the holiday season does not officially begin until Santa flies over Honolulu Avenue in a police helicopter. That is the official start of the Montrose Christmas Parade and the time that […]

Technology use, budget cuts topics of board meeting

By Chris BLUME Privacy rights for users of school technology was one subject tackled at the Nov. 17 meeting of the Glendale Unified School District board of education. After hearing from the public, discussion turned to a new board policy concerning employee use of technology provided by the district. Among the items discussed was employee […]

Meet Ivy Hopper

Meet Ivy Hopper

ivy.hopper@gmail.com Ivy Hopper is a teen columnist who talks with authors and fans of books that are currently being read by today’s youth. This week she talks with vibes writer Amy Kathleen Ryan. Here’s an excerpt from vibes: “It isn’t easy being able to read minds – guys’ minds, especially. Gusty Peterson, the hottest boy […]