Memorial Day in the Crescenta Valley

Several venues hosted Memorial Day observances, giving locals the chance to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. By Michael ARVIZU, Mary O’KEEFE and Michael YEGHIAYAN It was an emotional Memorial Day observance on Monday at Two Strike Park. Emotion is not unusual on a day filled with patriotism, heroism and loss, and the Two […]

Graduation Day at Home for CVHS

By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley High School graduation class of 2013 will be walking across the stage this year on their own campus. It is not the first time the school has hosted its own graduation ceremony. As pointed out by CVW readers, graduation was held in the 1960s at the school, however it […]

IN Brief

Trails Grand Opening The community is invited on Saturday, June 1 to the opening of the Mountain Do Trail, and the Catalina Verdugo Trail at the Glendale Sports Complex. The park is located at 2200 Fern Lane, Glendale 91208. The festivities will begin at 10 a.m. Come on out and hit the trail(s) to celebrate […]

CRIME BLOTTER

May 23 4600 block of La Crescenta Avenue in La Crescenta, a resident reported cash stolen from her purse that was located in her home. She reported that the only one in the home at the time was an employee that she had not been able to contact since she found her cash missing. The […]

Mike Gatto’s Comprehensive Anti-Swatting Legislation Passes Assembly

   Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s legislation to criminalize the dangerous and increasingly prevalent crime known as “swatting”, was approved by the California State Assembly today by a unanimous, bipartisan vote of 76-0.  The bill, AB 47, is the legislature’s most comprehensive legislation to address the issue, and the only pending bill to increase criminal penalties for […]

Administrative Changes at CVHS

By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley high School principal Michele Doll announced via Phone Ed on Friday that she will be leaving her position at the end of the school year in June. She is filling the position of director of Human Resources for the Glendale Unified School District. “Michele has done a great job at […]

GPW Sewer Operations is Honored

  During the Tuesday, May 21, Glendale City Council Meeting, the City’s Public Works Maintenance Services Division-Wastewater Section (sewer operations) was acknowledged for their recent recognition as the Collection System of the Year, by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA). This award is given annually to one system in each of three size categories that […]