Treasures of the Valley » Mike Lawler

Mysterious Woman “Lost” In Pickens Canyon I picked this up in old newspapers – a simple story of a woman lost in the mountains above CV. But the more I read, the odder it seemed. In January 1948, Mr. and Mrs. William Reed of 5725 Canyonside Road, high up on Briggs Terrace, were hosting their […]

NEWS FROM Sacramento » MIKE GATTO

Time to Reform the Scandal-Ridden CPUC It’s hard to find a region of our state that’s not concerned with the California Public Utilities Commission – from a pipeline explosion in San Bruno to a colossal gas leak in Porter Ranch. Despite additional allegations of serious ethical lapses and other misconduct the Commission has failed to […]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Maybe the Sign Isn’t Enough Upon seeing the new Hindenberg Park sign, I was flooded with feelings. Growing up in La Crescenta, I spent a lot of time at CV Park. Even in the mid 1960s, without a sign the west end of the park was called Hindenburg Park. Being more remote and lacking play […]

Treasures of the Valley » Mike Lawler

Balloonists Crash in the San Gabriel Mountains In March 1909, the grand Hotel Maryland, one of Pasadena’s string of fancy resort hotels, held a stunt show. Exhibitions of speed and daring by equestrian groups, motorcycle riders and early automobiles were on display. The star attractions were the hot air balloons and dirigibles, including a show […]

NEWS FROM the CVTC » Leslie Dickson

Last week the Crescenta Valley Town Council announced a $1 million plan, funded by Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, to improve Foothill Boulevard from Pennsylvania to Briggs avenues. The Foothill Beautification Project team, including local business owners, CV Chamber of Commerce, CV Town Council, community members, and Los Angeles County Public Works, has been […]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

    Rallies Around Andrew   As a longtime La Crescenta resident who cares deeply about our community, I am so pleased that I will get the opportunity to vote for Andrew Blumenfeld for state assembly in our 43rd District. Andrew is a lifelong resident of this District, and has dedicated himself over the years […]

NEWS FROM the CVCA

Congratulations to the newly elected Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council and thanks to the over 1,000 people who stood in the hot sun in the Vons parking lot while the long line inched its way to the voting stations. There was more interest this year than in prior years and it brought out more voters to select […]

Treasures of the Valley » Mike Lawler

La Cañada’s John Goddard – Professional Adventurer When I was growing up in the ’60s attending local schools, I looked forward each year to the visit of John Goddard. Goddard was a local man who had made for himself a life of constant adventure, and he would share his fascinating stories. On the day he […]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Feels Sign is an ‘Abomination’ I was dismayed to say the least when I recently drove my 12- year-old daughter by La Crescenta County Park and saw a new sign saying Hindenberg Park [sic], which for our family harkens back to a very scary time. This may seem like distant history to most folks but […]

NEWS FROM CVWD

In September 2015, the Crescenta Valley Water District (CVWD) Board of Directors approved a contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. (Raftelis) to evaluate water and wastewater rate structure alternatives. Elements of the rate study included: long term financial stability, equity for all service classes, revenue sensitivity related to water conservation and economic impact on the […]