New principals take the reins at Crescenta Valley High, Rosemont Middle and Fremont Elementary schools, but to many of the students, they’re old friends. By Brandon HENSLEY Spring and summer are usually reserved for big name free agents in basketball and football to make headlines by moving from one team to another. This year, however, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Law enforcement is reminding residents to be aware of their surroundings and lock their homes after one burglary and two attempted burglaries occurred last week. On Friday, Aug. 6, a resident in the 2600 block of Mayfield Avenue in La Crescenta reported that his home had been burglarized between the hours of […]
Chairman concerned about pre-built projects Glendale Design Review Board #1 chair Ivan Insua expressed concern at the board’s most recent meeting over the number of projects coming to the board for design approval when previous approval had not been sought or obtained. The latest local project presented to the board for belated action is an […]
By Jim CHASE As I mentioned several weeks ago, my family has been waiting expectantly for our daughter and son-in-law to give birth to their first child, our fourth grandchild. The big event happened last week, and … it’s a girl! Welcome to the world and to our family, little Bailey Brooke Kuehn. It may […]
By Mike Lawler I continue now with my series on the history of the land now occupied by the Verdugo Hills Golf Course, perhaps the most dynamic spot historically in the entire valley. In my previous column I wrote that the golf course, known geographically as Las Barras Canyon, was the likely spot of Wikangna, […]
HIGH SCHOOL REUNIONS The Crescenta Valley High School class of 2000 is having its 10-year reunion on July 17. From 6:30 to 10 p.m. there will be a hosted bar, reception buffet and door prizes. The event is being held at the ESPN Zone at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles. For more information, contact […]
By Ted AYALA By the time you read this article on Thursday, our next Artwalk will only be two days away. On Saturday, July 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Honolulu Avenue will be packed with a wide array of works from some of the area’s best fine artists. Saturday promises to be a […]
By Mary O’KEEFE This past weekend HAM radio operators around the world spent 24 hours doing what they love: perfecting their craft. This was the annual ARRL (American Radio Relay League) Field Day. Crescenta Valley Radio Club and Glendale Emergency Amateur Radio Service (GEARS) members pitched tents and pulled up their trailers at Verdugo Park […]
By Charles COOPER The planned new Trader Joe’s Market in Montrose passed design review after some discussion, and is moving toward possible completion in 2011. The market has been in the discussion stage for several years as local leaders have looked for an anchor tenant for the west end of the Montrose Shopping Park. The […]
By Brandon HENSLEY While students can breathe easier knowing school is out for the summer, the real tests may just be heating up between the parties responsible for teaching them. The Glendale Teachers Association and the Glendale Unified School District are still at an impasse over a contract agreement, with furlough days and health care […]