A federal grand jury on Thursday, Sept. 29, charged a La Cañada Flintridge man who allegedly conspired with a San Fernando Valley resident to hire a hitman to kill two men involved in litigation against him. Arthur Raffy Aslanian, 53, is charged in a three-count indictment with one count of conspiracy to use interstate commerce […]
By Lori BODNAR After a pause due to the pandemic, Oktoberfest returns – in all its glory – to Montrose. Thrilling rides, carnival games, live music, dance performances and delicious Bavarian food and drink can be found at Montrose’s Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 1. From noon to 10 p.m. the festivities will be on the […]
Senate Bill 1002, a measure authored by State Senator Anthony Portantino, seeks to address California’s mental health provider shortage. SB 1002 authorizes qualified social workers to offer assessment and psychotherapy for mental or behavioral health issues in order to provide additional resources to injured workers in need of immediate care. Gov. Newsom signed the measure into law. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Residents near Rosemont Middle School contacted CVW with concerns about traffic safety near the school. The issue, according to one resident, was the practice of drivers, whether parents or others picking up students at the school in the afternoon, stopping on the west side of Rosemont Avenue blocking southbound traffic. “I don’t […]
The Joys of Living Here I’ve shared with you in the past that I sometimes ponder moving away. It’s no secret that I don’t agree with much that California has: high gas prices, high taxes, high number of homeless, etc. The politics of the state also don’t typically align with my values and morals. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE I often turn to science fiction when writing this column because, for decades, science fiction writers have shown us the extreme visions of a future world gone wild. Often the background is the price humans pay for abusing Mother Nature. We see the evolution of society as it deals with Earth’s payback […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Saturday, Crescenta Valley Park was crowded with folks eager to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Montrose Search and Rescue (MSAR) team. MSAR team members are volunteers who are available 24/7 to respond to lost hikers, traffic collisions, fire, flood and everything in between. Several dignitaries were part of the day’s […]
Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday morning, Oct. 1. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to capture the morning light […]
Sept. 24 4300 block of Oakwood Avenue in La Cañada Flintridge, a resident who was walking in a nearby neighborhood received a photo from her neighbor showing a white newer BMW SUV parked alongside, to the east, of the resident’s vehicle. The neighbor stated she observed someone under the resident’s vehicle. The resident returned home […]
On Sept. 13, the City of Glendale announced the appointment of Bradley Calvert as its next director of the Community Development Dept. Calvert has been with the City of Glendale for over four years, previously serving as the assistant director of Community Development – Planning and Economic Development. During his tenure with the City, he has […]