JROTC Cadets Honored

By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley High School JROTC is a successful and busy organization. Throughout the school year, and during the summer, the cadets work, train and perform at several events not only in Crescenta Valley but also beyond. On May 20, the cadets were honored for their leadership and hard work at their […]

Memorial Day Observed in the Crescenta Valley

Locals turn out to remember those who died in service to their country. By Jason KUROSU, Mary O’KEEFE and Sammi SLAYBACK “They fell like brave men, true as steel. And pour’d their blood like rain. We feel we owe them all we have. And can but kneel and weep again.” These lyrics, written by Mrs. […]

Montrose Hydroponics Busted for Marijuana

By Mary O’KEEFE Employees at Greenlight Hydroponics Store have been linked to an illegal marijuana grow. Plants, cash and weapons were found at the store, a Van Nuys warehouse and two residences. The marijuana found by Glendale investigators is valued to be more than $200,000. Glendale police in the North Command area (La Crescenta, Montrose […]

CV Sheriff Explorers Earn Honors

By Mary O’KEEFE Once again the Crescenta Valley Sheriff Station Explorers have gone to a competition and returned with trophies. The competition was held at Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic and hosted by the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station. This was the first time Palmdale has hosted the LASD Region 1 Explorer Competition, which challenged the Explorer […]

Memorial Day Rescue

By Mary O’KEEFE A father and daughter were found after an all-night search in the Angeles National Forest. Crescenta Valley Sheriff ‘s Station received a call at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday concerning a missing father, 57 years old, and daughter, 15, both from La Crescenta who had been hiking in the Switzer Falls area. “The […]

La Cañada Drowning Investigation Concluded

By Mary O’KEEFE UPDATE:  Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau detectives have concluded their investigation into last week’s drowning. It has been determined an accident.   Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau detectives are investigating the apparent drowning of a 6-year-old girl in a swimming pool in La Cañada. The incident occurred in the 4900 […]

Lions Club Hosting Soldier from Wounded Warrior Project

By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Cañada Lions Club will be hosting Norbie Lara, a member of the Wounded Warrior Project, at its meeting on June 6 at 7 p.m. The Lion Club meets at the community room at Citibank in Montrose. The Wounded Warrior Project began as a way to help veterans returning from Afghanistan and […]

Finding Out ‘What to Expect’

By Mary O’KEEFE “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” is a book that covers exactly what the title states. For many of us, it was a constant companion that was always there to tell us we were not alone, that the strange things that happen to a woman’s body during those nine months is perfectly […]

GPD Honor Their Own and Community

By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police officers, volunteers and civilians were honored at the 17th Annual Police Appreciation and Awards Luncheon on Thursday. The awards ranged from marksmanship ability to boots-on-the-ground police action. Officer Frank Martinez was awarded a Divisional Commendation for his professionalism, calm and quick thinking when he faced a reportedly disturbed man with […]

Over the Side at ANF – On Purpose

Training prepares emergency personnel for all-too-common scenarios. By Mary O’KEEFE Anyone who has driven the Angeles Crest and Angeles National Forest highways has more than likely thought about it. Going around those curves in the road, seeing the long drops over the side. It isn’t uncommon to think what if there was a car or […]