By Julie BUTCHER The first Crescenta Valley Town Council meeting of 2017 began with the Pledge of Allegiance led by local Boy Scouts and an inspiring invocation from Pastor Steve Marshall of the CV United Methodist Church. New officers were elected and sworn in: Harry Leon President Mike Claessens Vice-President Mariam Barnes Treasurer Aram Ordubegian […]
By Julie BUTCHER Sean Mo, architect and developer of the proposed condominium project for 3037/3045 Foothill Boulevard, presented a slideshow and large, updated renderings of the proposed project at the Jan. 5 Crescenta Valley Land Use Committee meeting. Responding to concerns previously raised, Mo explained the changes made including preserving all three oak trees. “Even […]
By Julie BUTCHER Forty members of the La Crescenta community attended a meeting of the Crescenta Valley Town Council’s Land Use Committee (LUC) at the La Crescenta Library on Jan. 5 to hear an extensive presentation regarding current neighborhood lighting issues, options, and opportunities. “Historically, La Crescenta has addressed new streetlights on a case-by-case basis. […]
A neighborhood comes together to continue a tradition started over 30 years ago. By Julie BUTCHER Yes, CV, there is a Santa Claus! Santa’s spirit lives large in the local Oak Circle Drive neighborhood with each act of holiday cheer, giving and light. Every Christmas since 1982, a mailbox for letters to Santa Claus has […]
A ‘Topsy Turvy’ World Like “Alice in Wonderland,” I fell down a rabbit hole into a topsy-turvy world ruled by the White Queen – Gavin Newsom. “The rule is protesters tomorrow and prisoners yesterday,” proclaimed the Queen. “But never shop keepers and school children today.” “Your Majesty,” I objected. “It must come sometimes to shop […]
Happy Thanksgiving! At this time of the year I’m eager to reflect on the things I’m grateful for and today, Thanksgiving, is no exception. I’m familiar with the tradition that many people have of each guest offering individual thanks before taking part in the big meal. Unfortunately, I do not have that level of […]
By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH October 2017 Here are the new shows opening in our theatres this month: OPENING “THE FACE, Behind the Face, behind the face” A performing artist confronts the ups and downs and struggles of his life and career and is led to the conclusion that his […]