A Long Week As most of you know who often read my column, I’ve shared some of the challenges I’ve encountered in my role as publisher of the paper. I’ve also shared the triumphs. Last week was a bit trying. Thankfully, we had no printer issues; the March 17 issue got off the floor right […]
“We only have two kinds of weather in California: magnificent and unusual.” ~ James M. Cain, American author and journalist This past week a report from the American Lung Association came out declaring LA the city with the nation’s worst air quality. We live in a unique micro-climate zone where heat combined with […]
CVCA to Meet Tonight The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting tonight, Thursday, March 24 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting will include discussion on local issues as well as an opportunity for foothill area residents to bring their own concerns. Contact the CVCA at crescentavalleycommunityassn@gmail.com with questions and for Zoom meeting information. All are […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley High School 589 Falkon robotics team recently competed in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) competition in Port Hueneme – and came home regional winners. “It’s completely chaotic but it’s really fun,” said Ethan Lee, a freshman and member of 589. He was speaking of the […]
By Bethany BROWN The Glendale Community Services & Parks Dept. has incorporated and welcomed since 2013 the pickleball community at various locations within the city. On March 11, it introduced its newest addition for individuals with Parkinson’s and their caregivers at Pacific Park & Community Center, 501 S Pacific Ave. Volunteers from Glendale’s pickleball players […]
March 19 900 block of Town Center Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, a registration tab was stolen from a vehicle’s license plate between 3:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. March 18 600 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, an employee at a store noticed a male and female collecting multiple articles of clothing […]
Arrests for Reckless Driving and Street Racing – Vehicles Impounded The Glendale Police Dept. has a zero-tolerance policy regarding reckless driving and illegal street racing. Those arrested for such offenses will have their vehicles impounded. The below list includes those who have been arrested locally for reckless driving and participating in an illegal speed contest (racing) […]
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department helicopter Air 5 has crashed near the San Gabriel Dam with five people onboard, according to a LASD spokeswoman. The crash occurred at near mile marker 21.7 and was called into the San Dimas LASD office at 4:58 p.m. this afternoon. All five people have been transported to the hospital. […]
Two local car icons are honored in tribute ride throughout the Crescenta Valley. By Mary O’KEEFE On Saturday, about 400 vehicles gathered at the Regal/United Artists theaters in La Cañada to take a last ride to memorialize and honor Rick Chew and Victor Luchessi, two well-known “gear heads” who were also strong community supporters. Both […]
It is a disquieting fact that we tend to find villains more interesting than their victims – in fiction and in reality – but the Nuremberg Trials revealed that in real life criminals and murderers are invariably colorless individuals who lack personality as well as compassion and conscience. It is their victims who frequently display […]