Spring’s New Beginnings Spring has arrived, though in California let’s face it – there hasn’t been much of a difference between winter and spring these last few years. But even if the season doesn’t live up to its reputation, spring does signal new beginnings. And that’s something we’re experiencing here at Crescenta Valley Weekly. It […]
Investor or Loser? What a wonderful way to end a weekend! On Sunday, my son Matthew and I headed to Santa Anita Race Track for the annual Day at the Races that benefits the Crescenta Valley and Montrose-Verdugo City chambers of commerce and the CV Sheriff’s Support Group. So many familiar faces shared the day […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Supporters of the local chambers of commerce and the CV Sheriff’s Support Group – or just lovers of the ponies – made their way to Santa Anita Race Track on Sunday for the annual Crescenta Valley Day at the Races. For a donation of $25, participants gained access to the track, were […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Several local authors and their works were featured at a fundraiser on Saturday evening. “A Literary Evening” was held at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club where proceeds benefitted the Friends of the La Crescenta Library and the CV Town Council. Nine authors had a chance to introduce their works, which varied from […]
Confessions of a Reluctant Faithful Person I have to confess something that I’m sort of ashamed about: I got mad at God and decided that I didn’t believe in Him anymore. Now those of you who know me and/or have read my column these past six years know that I’m a woman of faith, although […]
Treated Like Someone Special For whatever reason, I feel special when I shop at Trader Joe’s, like I’m part of an exclusive club. Even at larger stores, like Vons and Gelsons, I feel like they care about me. I’m greeted by name, asked how the kids are (one of my sons even works at a […]
A Community to be Envied I’ve often shared with you these past six-plus years how fortunate I feel to live in the Crescenta Valley. If you remember, I didn’t live here growing up. I lived just over La Tuna Canyon in Sun Valley. While I have wonderful memories of growing up with my mom, dad […]
A Gem Discovered On Friday, Steve and I made the mistake of heading out to Idyllwild. Friday was not only the beginning of a three-day weekend, it was also the Valentine’s Day weekend and traffic getting out of town was a bear to be sure. However, departing on Friday and getting tangled in traffic was […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Lenten season began this week with the observance of Ash Wednesday by local religious organizations. Lent is the 40-day period stretching from Ash Wednesday (this year occurring on Feb. 10) and ending on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter. Many Christian churches hold services on Ash Wednesday. It is not uncommon […]
Good News, Bad News I don’t know if you’re like me, but it’s weird how sometimes the stars align. For example, I’ll get unexpected money. Then on the heels of that gift my car starts to make a funny sound. The amount it’ll cost to fix it? Right around that same amount I received. It […]