By Geghard ARAKELIAN According to the U.S. Geological Survey website a 4.4 earthquake hit the greater Los Angeles area at about 4 a.m. on Tuesday; Glendale Parks & Recreation reported that no rocks were dislodged in Deukmejian Park. According to officials, large rocks exposed by rainfall erosion have little chance of dislodging in an earthquake […]
by Mary O’Keefe A 4.4 magnitude earthquake rumbled through Southern California at 4:04 a.m. this morning (Tuesday). The epicenter was about a mile from Pico Rivera about 11 miles from downtown Los Angeles, according to the U.S. Geologic Survey website. The earthquake was reportedly felt from Long Beach to Palmdale. Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station was […]
Robin GOLDSWORTHY These past couple of weeks the nation has mourned with the families who have lost their beloved daughters. Chelsea King, 17, and Amber Dubois, 14, were active in their community, strong students and socially connected. These were not “troublemakers.” This week, Mary O’Keefe writes about the importance of we parents talking to our […]
letters to the editor Appreciates the call to action Jim Chase’s articles are always on-point and much appreciated. His column of Feb. 11 (“A storm of accusations”) was quite compelling with the “call to take responsibility” much needed. Thank you, Jim, for taking time to write each week, whether it’s humorous or serious. Your use […]
By Mike Lawler Our history is punctuated by disaster – fire and flood, followed by bigger fires and bigger floods. The cobbles and boulders we dig up in our gardens were deposited there by debris flows that have crossed the Crescenta Valley in the past, and the undulations in our roads are channels and levees […]
March 1 4700 block of Rosemont Avenue in La Crescenta, someone broke a surveillance camera on the campus of Rosemont Middle School. Investigators found pry marks and damage to the exterior computer lab door. Working surveillance video showed two individuals entering the campus. One suspect knocked the camera to the ground. The incident occurred on […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale and Crescenta Valley law enforcement are advising residents not to leave valuables in their vehicles. Both police and sheriffs have reported an increase in vehicle burglaries in the area. On Monday three men were arrested on suspicion of vehicle burglary. At 5:11 p.m. a Glendale officer responded to a report of […]
The Arbor Day celebration planned for March 27 at Two Strike Park will have an emphasis on what many think is the foundation of the Crescenta Valley community –volunteerism. From students to retired seniors, this community is never short on lending a helping hand. The new librarian at the La Crescenta Library Marta Wiggins said […]
By Robin Goldsworthy The Crescenta Valley is in a state of discovery this month. Many of our local elementary schools plus Rosemont Middle School, Crescenta Valley and Clark Magnet high schools held their annual Founders Day celebrations this month. According to its website, each year in February, PTA honors the three organization founders as well […]
By Geghard ARAKELIAN During the Feb. 18 Crescenta Valley Town Council meeting Los Angeles County officials addressed key issues about the recent rainfall that hit La Crescenta. Supervisor Michael Antonovich commended citizens and officials for their organizational efforts before addressing attendees’ concerns about the rain. In his remarks, the supervisor thanked Vice President Steven Goldsworthy […]