By Mary O’KEEFE The new captain at the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station is settling into his new leadership position as his first week on the job draws to a close. CVW announced last week that Bill Song as of May 5 was the new captain of the station replacing Dave Silversparre who served as CV’s […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Thursday, the Glendale police conducted a Stop Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement (STAKE) operation in an attempt to find local businesses that sell cigarettes to children under 18 years old. Individuals, or businesses, that knowingly sells or furnishes anyone under the age of 18 with any tobacco, cigarette or cigarette papers […]
Students at Rosemont Middle School had the chance recently to learn what life was like during the days of the Civil War. Each year, the middle school field is transformed into a Civil War historical site. The annual event gives eighth grade students the chance to roam among stations set up to teach what life […]
By Mary O’KEEFE There are times when an audience is taken to another realm, when the world around them seems to stand still, and all sit in awe of the performance on stage. That moment happened on a recent Saturday when Daniel Chaney, Kirstin Fife and Connie Grisham took to the stage for a benefit […]
Several areas of improvement around Crescenta Valley are due to Boy Scout Eagle projects. From the murals at local schools to blazing trails, Boy Scouts have found ways to help improve the community they live in. Crescenta Valley Town Council and Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich honored Eagle Scouts at the recent Arbor Day […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Montrose is now painted purple, thanks to a group of volunteers, shoe stencils and lots of purple paint. The annual Paint the Town Purple was held on Saturday morning along Honolulu Avenue in support of the upcoming Foothills Relay for Life on May 11-12. Purple shoe prints were painted on storefronts of […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A motorcycle pursuit that began on the Foothill (210) Freeway ended at Glorietta Avenue and Verdugo Road with two people being transported to the hospital. “We received numerous calls of 100 to 150 motorcycles holding up traffic on the 210 [freeway] at Wheatland Avenue,” said California Highway Patrol Officer Tatiana Sauquiolo. The […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On April 20, the community celebrated Arbor Day by honoring all those who have protected the “great outdoors,” which adds so much to the Crescenta Valley area. “How many of you see the great outdoors as part of your personal life?” asked Sheriff Lee Baca, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. Baca was […]
Our task must be to free ourselves… by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty. ~ Albert Einstein By Mary O’KEEFE The healing power of pets has been well documented. The child that will not relate to family members but bonds with a dog or […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Kids have boundless energy. Dancers have energy with style. Combine the two and you have Move It or Lose It. Ignite Dance Workshop, a non-profit organization, is partnering students with professional industry dancers for a performance at the Alex Theatre on Friday. The organization is dedicated to community advocacy for youth […]