Missing Juvenile
UPDATE: The mother of missing boy Noah Joseph reports that he is home and safe.
Fatal Accident Shuts Down Freeway
A vehicle pursuit has ended at the transition of the Foothill (210) Freeway eastbound and Glendale (2) Freeway southbound. Traffic was stopped as the investigation continued. The pursuit ended in a violent crash with the driver reportedly dead at the scene. The vehicle the driver was driving was almost split in half. Traffic on the […]
Drones May Be in the Area, Says SCE
From Southern California Edison: As part of our wildfire prevention and mitigation program, over the next few weeks, SCE will be conducting inspections in local neighborhoods using drones and/or helicopters. Our inspectors are using drones and helicopters to inspect equipment from difficult angles, and top-down angles for a 360-degree view. The focus of these operations […]
Local Non-Profit to Host Wellness Fair
Wellness Fair will showcase local mental health resources. By Mary O’KEEFE On May 10 the Crescenta Valley Substance Misuse Prevention Coalition/CV Cares will be hosting the CV Cares Wellness Fair on the campus of St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church. “CV Cares Wellness Fair is a community-driven event designed to support Prevention and Early […]
Use of ‘Best Interest’ Provision Discussed
By Julie BUTCHER Newly selected Glendale Mayor Ara Najarian commended the organizers of this year’s events commemorating the Armenian Genocide for focusing more on the art, music and culture rather than “lots of political speeches” as he chaired Tuesday night’s meeting of the Glendale City Council. Mayor Najarian also commended the city’s celebration of Earth […]
Rosemont Preserve Captures Water
correction in bold By Mary O’KEEFE The Rosemont Preserve, part of the Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy, now has a way to capture rainwater to replenish the ever-decreasing amount of groundwater. CVW recently met at the Rosemont Preserve with Frank Colcord of the Friends of the Rosemont Preserve and director of the Foothill Municipal Water […]
WEATHER WATCH <<< TAKING A LOOK OUTSIDE OUR WINDOW
By Mary O’KEEFE This week the Trump administration dismissed about 400 scientists who were working on the congressionally mandated National Climate Report. According to reports, scientists were informed on Monday afternoon that their services to write a report on climate change for the federal government were not needed. Just to make it clear, what was […]
FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER <<< ROBIN GOLDSWORTHY
Unexpected April Showers I don’t know about you, but this past weekend‘s rain was totally unexpected. Being the president of the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce, I was disheartened to see not just light sprinkles, but a downpour that met the opening of the Hometown Country Fair, which was held last Saturday at CV Park. […]
IN BRIEF
Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday morning, May 3. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to capture the morning light […]
Cadet Finds Strength and Direction in Explorer Program
By Mary O’KEEFE For some the need to serve others is a natural instinct. It is something they feel they need to do and, if they are lucky, they find an organization that promotes that desire and mentors them that leads in the right direction. Ashar Baker is a 16-year-old who wants to serve his […]