On Saturday, the Crescenta Valley High School Academy of Science and Medicine is partnering with Prom Plus Club to collect food for the Bailey Center Food Bank. The food bank is part of the United Methodist Church of Tujunga. Several clubs throughout Crescenta Valley have helped with food drives but the need continues to grow […]
State Senator Anthony J. Portantino introduced this week Senate Bill 987, the California Cancer Care Equity Act. The measure would address significant disparities in cancer patient access by expanding Medi-Cal patient access to necessary clinical expertise and resources. “Sadly, there are serious inequalities in access to care for cancer patients. The impact of these care disparities […]
On Saturday at 9:20 a.m., Deputies Van Deusen and Aleksanyan were alerted to a stolen vehicle in the area of Hillard Avenue and Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge. They searched for the vehicle and found it driving eastbound on Foothill Boulevard from Angeles Crest Highway. They confirmed the vehicle was reported stolen out of […]
8 pm: A boy who was missing after separating from his family earlier today in CV Park has been found by rescuers and reunited with his family. No additional details available at this time. 3 pm: Multiple law enforcement and rescue agencies have converged on CV Park in search of a missing 16 year […]
The public’s help is needed to bring this historic landmark back to it former glory. By Mary O’KEEFE Those who live outside of California may have a narrow view of the state – sunshine, Hollywood and surfing are most likely the main perceptions – but, as those who live here know, California is really made […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Grocery shopping may soon become more complicated. Beyond the continuing rising prices and supply chain issues, thousands of workers and members of the labor union United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) in central and Southern California have voted to authorize a strike. Negotiations are ongoing this week; however, union workers at Ralphs, […]
Senate Bill 1255, a measure introduced by Senator Anthony J. Portantino that seeks to reduce waste in K–12 schools and community colleges, passed the Senate Environmental Committee on Monday. SB 1255 would establish a dishwasher grant program to address the state’s single-use trash and waste crisis. The idea for the bill was brought to Portantino by […]
From Sad to Mad Back to Sad The news was shocking to receive: On Friday it was announced that Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins was dead at the age of 50. Apparently he died just before taking the stage at the Festival Estéreo Picnic in Bogotá, Colombia. As many readers know, I am a self-proclaimed […]
“May the stars carry your sadness away, May the flowers fill your heart with beauty, May hope forever wipe away your tears …” ~ Chief Dan George, Tsleil-Waututh Nation There are times, presently and in past years, that water has come roaring out of the local San Gabriel Mountains, carving out our valleys and canyons. […]
Dine Out Benefits CVIM A dine out fundraiser benefiting Crescenta Valley Instrumental Music is being held today, Thursday, March 31 at Los Gringos Locos in La Cañada. From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., mention CVIM and 15% of proceeds of food and drink will benefit CVIM. Los Gringos Locos is located at 631 Foothill Blvd. […]