Leadership Void on Council

By Ted AYALA It was a quiet Glendale City Council meeting that Mayor Frank Quintero presided over on Tuesday. The meeting was one that had a dual significance for the mayor. At the meeting’s start the YWCA of Glendale bestowed upon Quintero a certificate of appreciation for his work on behalf of the Glendale Veterans’ […]

Advice Found at Fire House College Fair

By Jason KUROSU Last year, the CV Youth Town Council, in cooperation with the Fire House, held its first college fair. On Tuesday night, with three weeks left until students must choose a college, the Fire House hosted a similar event focusing on the financial aspects and issues of going to college. Held in the […]

CRIME BLOTTER

April 8 2700 block of El Caminito Avenue in La Crescenta, the glass panel of a residential front door was smashed and the rear glass sliding door was smashed at a residence. A laptop computer and jewelry were stolen and several rooms were ransacked between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. 3600 block of Fairesta Street […]

LASD Reminds: Have a Plan

Have a plan. Write it down. Tell someone. These three little steps can save a life. By Mary O’KEEFE The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept., with its search and rescue teams, has developed a hiking plan for those who venture out on hiking, or camping, adventures. It is an easy way to let others know […]

New Programs, Dining Options at Y

Natalie MAIER The YMCA and Pfizer Inc. have launched a new program for seniors at the two local Ys. “50 Moving Forward” is intended to help inspire and encourage adults 50 years and older to learn about healthy eating habits, participate in physical activities and take preventive measures for their health, such as getting vaccinations […]

A Family Climb for Breast Cancer Awareness

A Family Climb for Breast Cancer Awareness

By Mary O’KEEFE Some couples go on long walks together, some have a nice dinner, but climbing a mountain together – that might be a little extreme. Extreme or not, Dr. John Rodarte and his wife Norma are planning to climb a mountain in June. But the reason behind the climb is all too common […]

IN Brief

Scam Stopper Seminar ASTER, Assemblyman Mike Gatto, and the contractors state license board is holding a free senior scam stopper seminar on April 18 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the YMCA of the Foothills. Seniors will learn how to protect themselves from fraud from a panel of experts relating to home repair, finances, […]

from the desk of the publisher

Spring – It Has Sprung! Saturday was a perfect spring day – a perfect day, in fact, for a fair. And thanks to the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce, that was what we got. The chamber hosted a fabulous Hometown Country Fair last Saturday that saw thousands come across the lawn of CV Park, ready […]

Weather in the Foothills

“Though April showers may come your way… They bring the flowers that bloom in May.”                ~  from the 1962 animated short film “Wet Hare.”         Sung by Bugs Bunny as he lathers up, taking his morning shower, under a waterfall. So far, the only April showers to be had required a bar of […]