The last time I was in Germany, I was 4 years old. In spite of the considerable number of years that have passed since then, I still remember a surprising amount about my family’s travels that summer long ago. During the three months that my dad was in Europe on business, my mom, two older […]
NOT SURPRISED BY THIS VOTE As expected Rep. David Dreier voted the chicken vote with the rest of the whiny corporate puppets against health care reform. The “I’m-going-to-hold-my-breath-’til-I-get-my-way” tactic didn’t work but they still can’t behave like gracious losers. It is perplexing why the Republicans stuck to the lie that “no one wants this bill.” […]
By Jim CHASE Because we added onto our house sometime during the last century, we have two separate attics. In our original attic, stacks of boxes reach to the rafters in places, filled with accumulated family history that archeologists from the future are sure to go through with collective awe and reverence. Or not. You […]
By Mike LAWLER The state of education in California is often criticized. But imagine that our own school district would take a bold step and create a school like no other. Imagine that school would focus its curriculum on the high tech future that has made California great. Imagine that they would pull in teaching […]
Robin Goldsworthy: From the Desk of the Publisher As most – but apparently not all – of you are aware, the Crescenta Valley Weekly is being delivered only to the homes of our subscribers effective March 25. Does this mean that the paper is no longer available to non-subscribers? Of course not! Whereas since September […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Saturday was an awesome day and a busy one for us in the Crescenta Valley. It started out with the annual Arbor Day celebration at Two Strike Park. Well over one hundred people were in attendance despite the wind. Pop-up tents dotted the basketball court, home to exhibits and information on local […]
By Jim CHASE Even being the cold weather, dark clouds, rainstorm addict that I am, I admit to having a special appreciation for this time of year. Spring, especially after a winter that brought such impressive rains to the Southland, often takes my breath away, quite literally. Of course, I’m partially referring to the curtain […]
I recently got an email from someone inquiring about Verdugo City. Where is it, what is it, and why is it? Most of us have been mildly curious or even amused when we notice for the first time, sometimes after living here for years, that a place called Verdugo City has its own sign on […]
By Jim Chase In my youth, if I had been asked to write a resume about myself, in addition to listing the different musical instruments I played, along with my ambition to be a world renowned artist/cartoonist and/or rock star/songwriting partner of Lennon & McCartney, my favorite foods (that’s easy: homemade burgers, Crispy Critters cereal […]
GRATITUDE FROM THE LEE FAMILY Dear Community, My family and I would like to truly say thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Words are not enough and can hardly express our gratitude for everything you have done for us. Some of you may know our family, however most of you do not. It […]