By Mary O’KEEFE Two vehicle fires have occurred within a week occurred in Crescenta Valley. The first was on Oct. 6 at Vons market parking lot in the 3200 block of Foothill Boulevard. The driver said he noticed smoke coming from the engine of his vehicle. He pulled into the parking lot and the front […]
The month of October offers plenty to enjoy while supporting some good causes. By Mary O’KEEFE CVTC Pancake Breakfast Crescenta Valley residents will not have to worry about what’s for breakfast for a few weeks. Pancakes, sausage and community support will be on the menu. The Crescenta Valley Town Council’s Annual Pancake Breakfast will be […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Rainy weather in Crescenta Valley means watchful eyes toward the fire- scarred mountains. Although the Station Fire was two years ago, officials have warned again and again at community meetings that the danger of mudslides is not over. In fact, some warn that flooding and mudslides occurred in burn areas up to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The man who engaged in a gun battle with Glendale police on Friday has been identified. Antonio Tafolla Diaz, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene by Glendale Fire Department paramedics after multiple shots were exchanged. At about 2:30 a.m. on Friday morning Glendale police received a call concerning shots fired in […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Brian Gonzalez, 25, walked into the Glendale courthouse on Tuesday and surrendered to authorities after police contacted him concerning a recent attempted burglary. On the morning of Sept. 28 a neighbor in Sparr Heights contacted police to report two men behaving suspiciously in the 3400 block of Las Palmas Avenue. When a […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Wednesday umbrellas lined the streets that led to local schools. The weather was not the sunny California norm, but that did not deter the kids, parents and school staff from walking to school. Oct. 5 was Walk to School Day so kids, and adults, pulled on their rain boots and started […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Remember when you could look at a car and know the designer had a great imagination? When cars had shark fins, twin headers and muscle. Those days can be relived this Saturday at Crescenta Valley Park when the Early Rodders rumble in to celebrate its 10th anniversary. La Cañada resident Rick Chew […]
Athletes from the Crescenta Valley are invited to put on their running shoes and pound the pavement in support of local schools, nonprofits. By Mary O’KEEFE This Saturday the community is invited to run to support Rosemont Middle School. Running the Foothills 5K, sponsored by the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce, will be held on […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce is recognizing the good works of local businesses and residents and the surprised recipients now need to decide what to wear to the 2011 Recognition Awards on Oct. 27. Each year the Chamber receives nominations of people from all walks of life with one common goal […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Over the summer the Crescenta Valley Sheriff Explorers participated in the Explorer Games in Pasadena, returning home with three trophies. They won second place in crime scene investigation, third place in suspicious person and fifth place in felony traffic stop. According to its website, the Explorer program is a Sheriff’s Department youth-oriented […]