TREASURES OF THE VALLEY

MIKE LAWLER Stalled projects are a headache for both neighbor and builder A couple of months ago, I wrote about an unfinished housing project on Frances Avenue that had become a messy headache for that neighborhood. The property owners have since cleaned up the lot, including significant brush clearance, removing construction debris, and re-fencing the abandoned […]

Stalled projects are a headache for both neighbor and builder

Mike Lawler A couple of months ago, I wrote about an unfinished housing project on Frances Avenue that had become a messy headache for that neighborhood. The property owners have since cleaned up the lot, including significant brush clearance, removing construction debris, and re-fencing the abandoned pool. I hope these actions have helped to improve […]

‘I’ve known you for years”

“I’ve known you for years.” It’s something that reporter Mary O’Keefe hears quite often. Not surprising considering that she’s written for the Crescenta Valley for – well, years. Whether it’s about our school district, crime investigation or local neighbors celebrating a milestone birthday, Mary has been on scene to tell you all about it. I […]

Letters to the Editor

PROBLEM MAY LOOM AT LIBRARY There’s a potential issue at the new library I found on my first visit the week it opened. I approached the new front entrance on foot from the west and met a mother and her two very young children at the base of the stairs. I stayed to the extreme […]

A storm of accusations

By Jim Chase I can’t begin to imagine the stress, heartbreak, frustration, panic or anguish that must come from helplessly watching as a river of mud, rocks, trees and other destructive debris flow with unstoppable force through your home. Or what it must feel like to see a car you still make monthly payments on […]

Mud flow, debris flow…what’s the difference?

Mike Lawler I’ve found myself explaining to my “flatlander” friends the dramatic difference between a mud flow – which is what we mostly saw last weekend – and a debris flow, which caused the large-scale destruction of lives and property in 1934. I think most of us understand the ground we’ve built our homes on. […]

Caught by surprise: the flood of 2010

By Robin Goldsworthy Devastation that we had hoped we would never see but most of us prepared for did indeed happen this weekend. With heavier than expected rains pelting the foothill area, the Mullally debris basin overflowed sending torrents of mud and gunk into the Sagebrush area of La Cañada. At present, more than 40 […]

Letters to the editor

FOND OF THE CV WEEKLY I just wanted you to know how much I look forward to receiving the CV Weekly.  It is always interesting and quite readable. You have put together a great staff that is doing a terrific job of helping you to grow the paper and I look forward to subscribing for […]

Windows on wonder

By Jim CHASE Due to an ongoing problem with motor vehicles in our family (too many drivers, not enough vehicles) the past couple of months, I’ve had the somewhat regular pleasure of driving my wife to her workplace in La Cañada. In addition to the opportunity to spend some uninterrupted minutes with each other at […]

Enjoying all that the Valley has to offer

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Last weekend sure started off with a bang! At 2:30 on Friday afternoon I found myself, along with a strong showing of other foothill residents and local dignitaries, on the patio outside our brand new library. The years of hard work and dedication by so many culminated with the official opening on […]