By Julie BUTCHER The Crescenta Valley Community Association (CVCA) met for the first time in 2017 on Jan. 26 to hear from all corners of the community and to receive and discuss updates on a large number of local issues. Sharon and Bill Weisman invited the meeting participants to introduce themselves and share a bit […]
Women’s March LA By Mary O’KEEFE I have attended a few protests/marches in the past but the Women’s March LA was different in a positive way. This latest political season has been extremely negative and, as a reporter, I did not have the luxury of just turning away from the battle but instead had an […]
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 […]