Family Fun Movies to be Screened

Dennis Morgan film kicks off month of movies. By Maddy PUMILIA The Crescenta Valley Town Council, County of L.A. Parks and Recreation and the Historical Society of Crescenta Valley are presenting a Dennis Morgan film this Saturday at Two Strike Park, 5107 Rosemont Ave. in La Crescenta. The film being shown is the 1942 movie […]

CV Community Meets New CHP Captain

After traveling the state, CHP Capt. Steve Strull returns to his roots. By Maddy PUMILIA The foothill community was introduced to the new captain of the California Highway Patrol for the Altadena Station at the CV Town Council meeting. CHP Lieutenant Steve Strull was promoted to the position of captain replacing Capt. Bill Dance who […]

Attorney General Issues Indictments of Local Nursing Home

By Mary O’KEEFE The California Attorney General announced this week that a Montrose assisted living facility along with its former administrator have been indicted on charges of felony abuse and neglect after the death of a 34-year-old patient. “Skilled nursing facilities and other health care institutions should honor the trust that is placed in them […]

Fundraiser Offers Fun While Filling Coffers

By Maddy PUMILIA Supporters of the Community Center of La Cañada came together on Saturday for a night of “gambling,” socializing and dining. The event raised money that will help fund programs at the community center, repair the facilities and keep the costs to the community – including classes in ceramics, digital photography and ballroom […]

Crowds Wowed at Fireworks Show

By Maddy PUMILIA About 5,000 people from either close-by or faraway brought their blankets and lawn chairs to La Crescenta Elementary School to witness what most love to see on the Fourth of July – a fireworks show in celebration of America’s independence. “It’s a great community event that we put together. It’s something people […]

Recognized for Good Work

By Maddy PUMILIA A  La Cañada High School alum was recognized for his good work by being given a Jefferson Award for making a difference in high school students’ lives. “It’s a real honor,” said recipient Morgan Hartley. The Jefferson Award, named after Thomas Jefferson, is given to those who are involved in community service […]

Pay Me Now, Pay Me Later – No Easy Answers for CVWD

By Maddy PUMILIA The Crescenta Valley Water District at Tuesday’s public meeting motioned to have staff finalize the district’s 2011-2012 budget using bond measures rather than a pay-as-you-go method. With the current proposal, CVWD will be issued bonds to fund capital improvements within the next five fiscal years. It will also create a $1.2 million […]

Sinnette Ready for New Role

By Maddy PUMILIA It was announced that Wendy Sinnette would become the new La Cañada Unified School District superintendent after current superintendent Jim Stratton retires after six years at the job. “I was very pleased and honored,” Sinnette said about being named superintendent. “Jim Stratton has done an outstanding job as superintendent. He set the […]

New Students Welcomed at Clark

By Maddy PUMILIA Incoming Clark Magnet High School freshmen and their families were welcomed by staff members, upperclassmen, members of the Parent Teacher Student Association and the school’s new mascot at orientation on Saturday morning. The orientation was held on the school’s New York Avenue campus in La Crescenta. “I’m excited to go here because […]

Clark Graduates Class of 2011

By Maddy PUMILIA About 250 Clark Magnet High School seniors, dressed in the school’s traditional green gowns, tossed their caps into the air after graduating Thursday, celebrating the culmination of four years of work on a day they will never forget. The 2011 class was the tenth class to graduate the Blue Ribbon School and […]