Serving the areas of: City of La Cañada Flintridge Unincorporated Communities of: La Crescenta / Montrose Angeles National Forest (State Route 2 – Angeles Crest Hwy https://youtu.be/LofU0m8OsJ4 Every second counts during an emergency response emergency vehicles rely on drivers to do their part and clear the… See the most recent messages from LASD - Crescenta Valley Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff, powered by Nixle Sign up to receive messages by email & text message The primary Mission of Parking Enforcement Detail (PED) is to ensure the residents of the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County are provided with expeditious vehicle movement to help alleviate parking congestion improve the availability of parking choices and to assist the communities in addressing all parking related matters apportion scarce parking spaces for all legitimate vehicles by insuring those who violate parking regulations are properly addressed through the California Vehicle Codes (CVC) the Los Angeles County Vehicle Codes (LACoVC) and other various municipal codes Each Los Angeles County Sheriff's Station has a Parking Enforcement unit Please visit the Stations page to find your local Sheriff's Station Station Locations Please visit the LA county Sheriff's Department Pay by web site Pay by web For more street services in LA County please report your problem here: Public Works Los Angeles County To contact the proper Sheriff's station for your parking concerns and to send an email request for service; first determine who services your address by entering the area location address and click the "Find" button The former owners of McCall’s Meat & Fish Co. just opened the New American restaurant Backbone The former owners of McCall’s Meat & Fish Co., Karen Yoo and Nathan McCall, opened Backbone in Montrose on Wednesday The dinner-only restaurant serving globally inspired “new American” cooking seats up to 35 diners in a 1,600-square-foot space on North Verdugo Road located 14 miles northeast of Downtown Los Angeles “There’s so much potential in the Foothills I think a lot of people are interested in food but there hasn’t quite been too much turnover in terms of the businesses,” says Yoo “It’s an exciting time in this area and we are excited to bring something a little different.” After attempting for six months to get the restaurant off the ground the couple pivoted to opening a market and butcher shop instead “The price of entry to open McCall’s was so different All we had to do was put a walk-in cooler and a handful of sinks and we were good to go,” says McCall Even though the butchery wasn’t their original dream the duo invested time in it for a solid decade while raising two young children applying as many restaurant philosophies to the business as possible “It’s just a different level of satisfaction We trained at a certain level and in a certain path for so many years and then we deviated on this market concept,” McCall says it’s not really what we were striving to do.” When the opportunity arose to sell McCall’s Meat & Fish Co. to David and Michelle Sarraf in 2020, the couple felt ready to move on — even though their next chapter was unknown. While they took a pause during the height of the pandemic — dabbling in laundromat ownership and slinging sandwiches at a wine bar — the couple’s long-gestating restaurant plan came into focus it’s even more proof that this is exactly where we’re supposed to be,” says Yoo “We’re just champing at the bit to get in the kitchen and start cooking for people again.” speaks to the winding path that Yoo and McCall traveled to arrive at their destination It’s a nod to the butchery days and to the idea that in “the restaurant world you definitely have to have a backbone,” says McCall Joining the couple in their venture is general manager L.A The financial aspects of opening a restaurant have changed dramatically since the couple initially wrote their business plan but their vision for Backbone’s culinary approach has remained steady “It’s the food that we’ve always loved to cook and we’re trained to cook,” says Yoo The restaurant is only open for dinner hours but McCall envisions diners approaching Backbone in different ways depending on their mood and appetite whether coming in for a few snacks paired with a glass of wine at the bar or a multicourse celebration meal with friends in the main dining room which may include things like octopus with fennel or pork shoulder brightened by grilled pineapple from McCall as well as richly conceived pastries from Yoo The main menu is divided into three sections: bites since it is less available at nearby restaurants in the Foothills Notable dishes from the bites section include a seaweed waffle with sea urchin and yuzu creme and McCall’s personal favorite “It’s almost like a Basque-style ceviche served with a remoulade and a sherry vinaigrette,” he says and wild mushroom risotto are portioned for sharing while main courses feature plenty of red meat; dishes in the starters section range from $20 to $25 and sparkling wines curated by Renigen that cover the spectrum of Old World Yoo makes use of the season’s ripest fruit for her classic desserts “There’s a lot of beauty in something really simple but that you can make quite elegant with the contrast of flavors and textures,” she says The dessert menu also includes delicate milk chocolate macarons paired with caramelized bananas and hazelnuts Following the sale of McCall’s Meat & Fish Yoo and McCall left behind their cleavers and settled into a steady rhythm of raising their son and daughter without the pressure of running a business simultaneously But now that their children are older — one just entered high school the other is in middle school — and their shared vision for the future is clearer “The other day our son was complaining about having to wait for something so long that he wanted so bad,” says Yoo “It’s taken me 15 years to get my restaurant from Wednesday through Saturday for dinner (function(w,d,e,o,u,s,t){w[o]||(w[o]={},s=d.createElement(e),s.src=u,s.async=1,t=d.getElementsByTagName(e)[0],t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t))})(window,document,"script","oiopub","https://www.crescentavalleyweekly.com/wp-content/plugins/oiopub-direct/zones.js") By CV Weekly on January 9, 2025No Comment “Like something I have never seen before.” That was a quote from Los Angeles Police Dept Chief Jim McDonnell referring to the wind-driven fires that began with the Palisades Fire on Tuesday at about 10:30 a.m. then came the Eaton Fire later that night then the Hurst Fire in Sylmar – also on Tuesday night – and the Woodley Fire that started early Wednesday morning. Emergency responders knew this was going to be a difficult time as the prediction of the strong winds were warned about; however these unusual Santa Ana winds moved the fire so fast it shocked even the most veteran of emergency responders. Throughout Tuesday firefighters battled the Palisades Fire that was first reported southeast of Palisades Drive in Pacific Palisades The fire went from covering 200 acres to 1,000 in a short time and continued to grow leaving a path of destruction in its wake An estimated 30,000 people were under mandatory evacuation But some faced road closures and traffic jams and at one point people in the area of Palisades Drive and some on Sunset Boulevard appeared to panic as they attempted to evacuate They got stuck in traffic and just abandoned their vehicles –many taking their vehicle keys with them making it almost impossible for emergency vehicles That is when a fire department bulldozer came in and plowed a path for emergency responders. the Palisades Fire had burned 15,832 acres “The Palisades Fire is located in both LA City and LA County,” said LA County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone and Region 1 coordinator for Fire and Rescue Resources “We have no percentage of containment [as of noon on Wednesday].” During a Wednesday press conference Marrone reported that the fire destroyed an estimated 1,000 structures; there were no reported fatalities but a high number of significant injuries to residents “who did not evacuate in addition to first responders who are on the fire line.” There were over 1,000 personnel assigned to the fire The cause of the Palisades Fire is still under investigation it is located in both the Angeles National Forest – the Altadena area of LA County and Pasadena near Altadena and Midwick drives in Altadena/Pasadena the fire had destroyed 10,600 acres and was 0% contained. “We have over 500 personnel assigned and unfortunately we have two reported fatalities to civilians We do not have a number of significant injuries,” he added He said there were over 100 structures destroyed and the cause of the fire was unknown and still under investigation. we know that it continues to demand a significant amount of resources and attention,” said LA City Fire Chief Kristen Crowley during the press conference. The Hurst Fire began near Diamond Road in Sylmar area and is battling these major fires [Palisades and Hurst] while also maintaining … 9-1-1 services for the City’s approximately 4 million residents,” she said. on Tuesday aircrafts that would normally be used in fighting wildfires were grounded due to high winds Crowley added the aircraft will resume their “water drops and acreage mapping” when the weather allows them to do so. Almost all of Altadena and La Cañada Flintridge were among the areas that were under evacuation orders due to the Eaton Fire as of Wednesday morning Several areas in La Crescenta and Montrose were under an evacuation warning. Evacuation orders are lawful orders to leave because of an immediate threat to life Evacuation warnings are notices of potential threat to life and or property. In addition to the fire danger the high winds toppled many trees destroying property throughout Crescenta Valley Crews worked to clear streets as winds calmed but unfortunately the winds continued throughout Wednesday. There were several power outages throughout Crescenta Valley and Glendale Southern California Edison as of press time did not have information as to how many customers were affected by outages as of press time there were 94,981 customers served 12 active outages and 8,335 customers affected. Glendale Unified School District canceled classes for all students and district offices will be closed beginning on Wednesday and continuing through Friday “due to high winds and fires impacting our region,” according to GUSD. For information on wellness resources for GUSD families visit https:/www.gusd.net/7025_4 Wind-driven Fires Darken Local Skies added by CV Weekly on January 9, 2025View all posts by CV Weekly → Brant Cox Strolling around Montrose is like ending up in one of those too-good-to-be-true mountain towns from a Hallmark Channel movie The main drag of Honolulu Avenue is lined with cutesy boutiques and bakeries that make us want to give it all up and open a scone shop But less common are restaurants like Backbone a splashy dinner spot where you can get dressed up and eat tasty just-cheffy-enough food without sacrificing any of that signature foothill charm Backbone isn’t necessarily a restaurant we’d send anyone across the city to experience, but it isn’t meant to be either. It is, however, the kind of reliable neighborhood spot everyone wishes they had in their neighborhood—and sometimes that’s the Hallmark fantasy we all want. Glendale Damon's is a classic steakhouse/tiki bar in Glendale and a great place to go if you're in need of some escapism Pizza Eagle Rock lively pizzeria in Eagle Rock with underwhelming pizza Steaks Bourbon Steak is a solid steakhouse at The Americana in Glendale with a daily Happy Hour that will save your life. more than 150 community service and youth groups and bands from surrounding cities participate in the parade each year Enjoy a fly-by with Santa Claus in one of Glendale’s finest police helicopters The parade staging starts at La Crescenta Avenue and Honolulu Ave The parade itself begins at Honolulu Avenue and Rosemont Avenue The center of the parade and the entire Montrose area is the intersection of Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard Parking is available in the city parking lots that will be open (Glendale lots 1 Arrive early to set up chairs and a blanket and get some dinner in one of Montrose’s restaurants Many of our advertisers are local businesses that have been impacted directly by the fire we immediately removed all advertisements the day after the fire and transformed our site to provide live updates We felt it would be inappropriate to run ads while our friends and neighbors were being evacuated and displaced we don’t outsource our operations overseas Our priority has been to keep you and ourselves informed with timely even a small contribution of $5 can make a significant difference Please click the blue button below to learn more about how you can assist Support Our News Desk department consists of a collective of news gatherers in order to keep the community informed and safe Colorado Boulevard is your place for informative news and social living for the greater Pasadena area and work together to make a better world for all of us See all articles See all newsflashes Back to articles 2025 at 8:00 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A man walks his dog on the edge of the Los Angeles River CA — The most powerful storm of the season is barrelling toward Los Angeles prompting city and county leaders to issue a widespread flood watch and evacuation orders and warnings for communities afflicted by recent wildfires All of Los Angeles County is on flood watch from Wednesday evening to Thursday evening as the storm is expected to drop as much as four inches of rain in some parts of the Los Angeles "The time period of greatest concern is overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning Rainfall amounts are predicted to be from 1-2 inches on the coasts and valleys and 2-4 inches in the foothills and mountain areas," Los Angeles Emergency Management Department warned especially if you are in an area impacted by the recent wildfires." Residents living in the burn areas of the Eaton Sunset and Hurst fires are particularly susceptible to flooding and mudslides and should be prepared to evacuate the Los Angeles Fire Department officials warned The evacuation orders will be in effect from 7 a.m Residents under evacuation orders and high risk areas will be visited at home by Los Angeles Police Department officers Residents in the evacuation warning zones may choose to leave preemptively or be prepared to leave on a moment's notice Fire officials said the following burn areas were "especially susceptible to heavy rain": Sunset Fire: East and south of Runyon Canyon; Hurst Fire: Olive Lane in the Oakridge Mobile Home Park; Caltrans will close a segment of Pacific Coast Highway to residents and businesses in burn scar areas at noon Wednesday Army Corps of Engineers contractors will be allowed to pass It's not yet clear when PCH will reopen to residents and businesses Caltrans and other officials will reassess the situation Thursday to determine if the highway can reopen to residents and businesses with passes by Friday for morning commute LA County Public Works crews have prepared debris basins and reinforced drainage systems to reduce flood risk particularly in recent burn areas including Eaton the storm could still bring moderate debris and mudflows to burn areas potentially blocking streets and threatening structures depending on their location and the local terrain," the department said LA County Public Works has activated 24/7 storm patrols and remains fully mobilized," officials added County's Mudflow Advice Hotline can be reached at 800-933-0930 the county advised residents to visit READY.LACounty.gov rainfall was expected to range from one-third to two-thirds of an inch from the coast to the mountains with local amounts exceeding one inch in the mountains A cold front will move over the area overnight Wednesday into early Thursday "Lighter precipitation will develop on Wednesday with the most likely time for more widespread and heavier precipitation with the cold front for late Wednesday night into Thursday morning," the NWS said This system will also likely be the biggest snow maker of the season with 1 to 2 feet of snow forecast for higher elevations "Steady rain will turn to showers Thursday The snow levels will drop to around 3,000 ft and a few inches of snow is possible over the Grapevine and other lower elevations passes," the NWS said gusty southwest to west winds will develop Wednesday night and continue through Thursday night with daytime highs dropping to around 60 degrees in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday and Wednesday and around 55 on Thursday and Friday Overnight lows will generally be in the 40s and lower 50s but will drop into the 30s on Thursday and Friday in the mountains and the Santa Clarita and Antelope Valley A weaker storm system moving inland to the north on Friday could keep some showers going into Friday night things dry out and warm up for the weekend The Los Angeles Emergency Management Department urges residents to prepare ahead of time by: City News Service contributed to this report Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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By CV Weekly on April 24, 2025No Comment Work continues on the La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project According to information from the City of Glendale during the construction period intermittent lane closures and traffic delays are expected on the following streets: La Crescenta Avenue between North Verdugo Road and Downing Avenue: Northbound travel lanes may be closed intermittently between April 28 thru May 9 (excludes weekends) La Crescenta Avenue between Montrose Avenue and Honolulu Avenue: Southbound travel lanes may be closed intermittently between April 28 thru May 2 (excludes weekends) La Crescenta Avenue at Oakmont View Drive: Travel lanes may be closed intermittently between between April 28 thru May 2 (excludes weekends) La Crescenta Avenue at Roselawn Avenue: Travel lanes may be closed intermittently between May 5 thru May 9 (excludes weekends) La Crescenta Avenue at Sierra Vista Avenue: Travel lanes may be closed intermittently between May 5 thru May 9 (excludes weekends) Contractor will be performing utility locating and potholing for sanitary sewer upgrades and traffic signal upgrades Contractor will be performing sanitary sewer main upgrades and fiber optic improvements Drivers are asked to please observe posted construction signage and drive safely near construction zones *Construction activity and closures are subject to change visit the Public Works informational booth at the Earth Day Fair on Saturday City Provides Update on Rehabilitation Project added by CV Weekly on April 24, 2025View all posts by CV Weekly → By CV Weekly on March 6, 2025No Comment Construction is about to begin on the La Crescenta Rehabilitation Project which goes along Montrose and La Crescenta avenues in far north Glendale. This project has been in the works for quite some time with the first community meeting held in 2022 The project includes a lot of construction including sewer improvements; reconstruction of curbs and gutters driveways and sidewalks; pavement replacement and removal of a travel lane in each direction; the addition of a center two-way left turn lane; the installation of new protected bicycle lanes and buffered bicycle lanes “Traffic will be impacted at localized areas where construction will take place The contractor is required to implement an approved traffic control plan that will mitigate traffic congestion and ensure one travel lane is available for emergency vehicles and residents The contractor is required to provide a detour plan with appropriate signage and flaggers to guide commuters,” said Rustom Tavitian Here is the contractor’s schedule for the first few weeks: “Residents should expect to see the contractor mobilizing and performing preparatory work before beginning underground utility improvements in April,” according to a City of Glendale spokesperson. La Crescenta Avenue Construction About to Begin added by CV Weekly on March 6, 2025View all posts by CV Weekly → 2024 at 5:05 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}In the Golden State (Shutterstock)CALIFORNIA — Kroger and Albertsons have unveiled hundreds of stores including one in La Crescenta and one in Montrose that they plan to sell to secure federal approval for two of the nation's largest grocery chains to complete a $25 billion mega merger The companies first announced an agreement for Kroger to acquire Albertsons in 2022 quickly drawing scrutiny from federal antitrust regulators The combined company would own nearly 5,000 stores and dozens of distribution centers and plants Kroger-owned brands in California include Ralphs and Food 4 Less Albertsons is the parent company of Safeway Calling it the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history, the Federal Trade Commission sued to block the acquisition earlier this year drive prices higher and reduce choices for shoppers The FTC and union leaders have also expressed concerns over how the deal could impact more than 710,000 workers employed by the two companies Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen has argued the merger would save up to $1 billion in administrative costs and help streamline manufacturing and distribution channels allowing for lower prices at the register and higher wages for workers The suit is scheduled to head to trial at the end of August Initially, the companies planned to sell off more than 400 stores across the country. Under the updated plan the two grocery giants would offload 572 stores six distribution centers and a dairy plant to C&S Wholesale Grocers a New Hampshire-based company that owns the Piggy Wiggly and Grand Union brands the deal would see 63 stores sold to C&S Albertsons and Pavilions locations in Southern California three stores on the Central Coast and one Safeway in the Bay Area In a message shared Tuesday, Kroger's CEO said the deal included commitments from C&S to continue operating the stores honor existing collective bargaining agreements and avoid layoffs These are the California stores that will be sold to C&S under the agreement: Patch Staffer Lucas Combos contributed to this report By CV Weekly on October 17, 2024No Comment No tricks but plenty of treats found this Halloween Halloween is just two weeks away and the community is getting ready to host several events to celebrate has grown substantially as a celebration since it was first adapted from the Irish Samhain [pronounced sow-win] festival of over 2,000 years ago Samhain was the division of the year between the lighter half – summer – and the darker half – winter During Samhain the division between this world and the otherworld is at its thinnest allowing spirits to pass through [During this time] the family’s ancestors were honored and invited home whilst harmful spirits were warded off. People wore costumes and masks to disguise themselves as harmful spirits and thus avoid harm. The Samhain festival is from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, according to newgrange.com “Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) has been an important celebration in Mexico since pre-Hispanic times The Mexica [meˈxika] (Aztecs) memorialized their dead for two months in the summer: Miccailhuitontli (for children) and Hueymicailhuitl (for adults) Spaniards introduced the Catholic calendar and moved the practice of honoring the dead to All Souls Day celebrated on Nov The tradition is rooted in the native Mexican belief that life on earth is a preparation for the next world and therefore it is important to maintain a strong relationship with the dead Families gather in the cemetery during this celebration to welcome the souls on their annual visit with traditional ephemeral elements for the season mementos and favorite items used by the departed are included,” according to Mexican Culture Without Borders The Halloween that would become the modern celebration came to the U.S coincidentally when the wave of Irish immigrants arrived in the country According to National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics 72% of consumers this year are planning to celebrate Halloween and are planning to spend an average of $103.63 per person with total spending expected to reach $11.6 billion but when it comes down to it the memory most people have is of being a kid and filling that Halloween bag with candy “Trunk-or-Treat” events have become popular These events typically have cars parked in parking lots with trunks of candy and treats for trick-or-treaters to enjoy It has become a safe and family-friendly way to enjoy Halloween Below are some local places where Trunk-or-Treat events will be held: Oct. 18 YMCA of the Foothills, 1930 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada, is having a Trunk-or-Treat event that will include food, candy, face painting, costume parade, pumpkin decorating, trackless train and more. From 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information visit www.ymcafoothills.org/halloween will be holding a Trunk-or-Treat and movie night from 5 p.m Classic cars will open their trunks of candy to share with Halloween guests Everyone is encouraged to wear a Halloween costume People are advised to bring chairs for the outdoor movie theater will be hosting a Trunk-or-Treat and pumpkin decorating event from 2:30 p.m Kids can come in costume and collect treats from festively decorated cars then carve or paint a pumpkin at this free event which will take place on the church campus Costumes must be family-friendly – no play weapons or offensive themes is hosting a spooktacular event that is extra fun this year Kids will experience the magic and mayhem of Verdugo Manor Guests arrive at a mysterious manor where they are expecting a magic show from the Amazing Mr Things immediately go sideways when an evil presence is accidentally unleashed and the guests must make their way through the Manor to help contain the growing threat before it becomes all-powerful and takes over the Verdugo Woodlands The popular candy arcade returns with lots of games and candy prizes as well This year the Dads’ Club is hosting the spooktacular on two evenings from 6 p.m 31 Montrose Halloween Spooktacular will weave its magic once again along Honolulu Avenue The Montrose Shopping Park Association (MSPA) invites all to join in the fun at this annual event in the 2200 2300 and 2400 blocks of Honolulu Avenue on Halloween night MSPA invites the public to its festively decorated town. Spooktacular is a perennial favorite and a family event full of traditional tricks and treats as well as a few surprises. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Montrose Shopping Park merchants will give out candy throughout the shopping park. For more information, email shopmontrose@aol.com or call event coordinator Dale Dawson at (818) 541-0699 presents Fun & Frights in the Foothills a self-guided tour of houses that are decorated for Halloween 1 all are invited to the Día de Muertos festival at St There will be food and music and all are invited to bring a photo or favorite items – candies candles and flowers – of a loved one who has crossed over Burbank also has a variety of celebrations for Halloween: 19 Floating Pumpkin Patch at Verdugo Aquatic Facility The Floating Pumpkin Patch gives ticketholders the chance to pick out their own pumpkin from the activity pool and decorate it then spend the afternoon swimming There are three sessions to join in on and each one will have a pumpkin decorating contest Halloween games and activities will be going on through the day For tickets, go to https://tinyurl.com/murnct7t For more spooky Burbank fun visit https://tinyurl.com/57ds6z2h So Many Spooky Things to Do This Halloween Season added by CV Weekly on October 17, 2024View all posts by CV Weekly → By CV Weekly on January 2, 2025No Comment Every year the CV Weekly takes time to look over some of the stories of the past year that made the Crescenta Valley and surrounding areas so interesting. creative design and plant-covered characters once again captivated viewers with its botanical masterpieces when it rolled down Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena the La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association’s entry “Flower Power” was notable not just for its tie-dye design and anthropomorphic flower musicians but also for the community spirit it embodied was a culmination of thousands of volunteer hours encapsulating the community’s dedication to artistry and innovation The year kicked off with the Quadrantid meteor shower Light from the third-quarter moon brightened the sky on the peak night causing fainter meteors to be lost from view But the shower did produce a decent number of bright meteors people saw 20-25 meteors per hour at the peak A few meteors could be seen in the days before or after as well Several new laws went into effect in California in 2024 dealing with a variety of issues from social media to housing and what kids are taught in school Glendale Unified School District board of education at its Jan 16 board meeting recognized Martin Luther King Jr Day and the contributions of Black students and community members contributions and value of Black students and community members Several La Crescenta organizations held bingo fundraisers to support their numerous philanthropic outreach projects including local activities and scholarship programs for students The construction of permanent stadium seating at Crescenta Valley High School track and field has hit a glitch The project was scheduled to be completed very near the June 5 2024 graduation date but due to this delay there was a concern the commencement ceremony would not be held at the school the CVHS administration has confirmed that graduation will be held on the home field The State Board of Education voted to deny Glendale Unified School District’s appeal concerning the Sagebrush transfer The board also voted to have only those households in the Sagebrush area vote on the transfer The California Science Center announced all systems were “go for stack” for the space shuttle Endeavour “Go For Stack is the complex process of moving and lifting each of the space shuttle components into place for Endeavour’s upcoming 20-story vertical display in the future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center which is currently under construction.” The fuel tank which recently moved to the campus of the California Science Center joined the pair of solid rocket boosters already erected in the scaffolding. County Fire responded to a call in the 2000 block of Rancho Cañada in La Cañada One occupant was outside when deputies arrived and informed them two others were in the house Deputies spotted a woman at a window of the house and assisted her to safety through the window Firefighters broke down the front door and found a man there who was unresponsive Paramedics initiated advanced life support measures including CPR and use of the Lucas device (mechanical CPR) Despite their ongoing efforts for about 30 minutes The family dog also perished in the fire. a GPD facility dog that was trained by Canine Companions visited students at Jefferson Elementary School Incumbent Kathryn Barger won her third and final term on the LA County board of supervisors Members of the board of supervisors are limited to three four-year terms representing the largest district in the county successfully defeated four challengers ensuring her position on the board of supervisors without the need for a November runoff A wind event that blew through the foothills caused several power outages houses including in the areas of Irving Avenue and Ridgepine Drive in La Crescenta There were also trees tossed well below Foothill Boulevard including one on La Crescenta Avenue at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club GPD proactively established the GPD Residential Burglary Taskforce The task force is comprised of GPD patrol and motor officers the taskforce has been responsible for a significant decrease in residential burglaries in Glendale and several arrests officers were on the lookout for those responsible for a vehicular hit-and-run death in Glendale in December 2023 All three suspects were transported to the Glendale City Jail where they remain in custody The Glendale City Council selected Councilmember Elen Asatryan as the city’s next mayor by a vote of 3-2 at a packed loud meeting from which at least a dozen people were thrown out for disruptive behavior The Glendale Unified School District Board of Education welcomed two newly elected members – Neda Farid and Telly Tse – and said goodbye to two longtime board members Nayiri Nahabedian and Jennifer Freemon A farewell reception was held in the community room of the Glendale Police Dept for outgoing councilmember and former mayor Paula Devine. USC Verdugo Hills Hospital held its annual Health Care Day of Discovery for 78 students from 11 local high schools La Cañada High School and AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School The goal of the event was to introduce students to and encourage them to learn more about careers in health care including and beyond the traditional role of doctor or nurse Longtime KTLA entertainment reporter Sam Rubin In the days that followed the KTLA family share tributes that came in locally and from around the world A female driver reportedly drove into the front doors of See’s Candy on Foothill Boulevard as a precaution the driver was transported to a nearby hospital The store remained closed as investigators reviewed the damage that was done to the structure of the building Attendees to a President’s Circle reception at Glendale Community College had the chance to experience virtual reality via new technology that college offers Guests were escorted into a room outfitted with VR headsets and other materials then transported to an “alien zoo,” a colorful place where they moved about to examine the inhabitants – some that appeared sickly which ranged in age from an 8-year-old to those over the age of 70 reacted positively – and excitedly – to the VR experience Members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept (LASD) participated in the annual Memorial Torch Relay This is a three-day run with 56 legs of the relay that covers over 300 miles The run is a 49-year tradition by the LASD to honor LA County fallen brothers and sisters in the line of duty The run is from the Hall of Administration to Altadena Sheriff’s Station. Graduation and promotion ceremonies were held for many students in the Glendale Unified School District It was a time for students that was sprinkled with the excitement of moving along the academic path that was mixed with a few melancholy moments for parents Local community organizers and activists gathered to celebrate The Montrose Arts & Crafts Festival hosted 242 vendors who took part in the two-day Festival that saw an estimated 40,000 people enjoying the event. From food trucks to rides to information booths to merchants – the Hometown Country Fair has something for everyone of Parks and Recreation for the second year held a family friendly LGBTQ+ PRIDE (personal rights in defense and education) event at Crescenta Valley Park local law enforcement and non-profit organizations distributing resources for LGBTQ+ friends and neighbors Several PRIDE flags and a banner was stolen from St Taking A Look at What Was: The Year in Review added by CV Weekly on January 2, 2025View all posts by CV Weekly → By CV Weekly on December 12, 2024No Comment the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the West San Gabriel Proposed Land Use Policy and Zoning Plan This land use plan will replace the Altadena Community Plan adopted in 1986 The plan will affect residents in unincorporated Los Angeles County portions of Altadena South El Monte Island and Whittier Narrows The policy plans to use the next 20 years to increase walkability The plan is the result of 15 years of community outreach and research. No actual demolition or construction of buildings come with the plan The passage also does not change income taxes on already purchased properties The plan will not increase density in high fire risk locations The plan’s creation of wildlife crossings and the direction of plant growth away from high density locations are intended to preserve both human and animal life. While supporters look forward to these changes many oppose the possibility of an increased population within these areas fearing traffic will worsen and strain may be placed on resources The zoning plan chose to increase house limits near places with public transportation in hopes to mitigate this One critical citizen argued that he planned to build multi-generational houses for his family on his land and would now be restricted due to his property being zoned for fewer housing units. Kathryn Barger celebrated the plan’s “bottom up approach” by including regional planning groups within each community to focus on what each individual community needed She expressed frustration with the state’s efforts to facilitate this from the top down. “Despite our county’s efforts to complete the housing element update on time a few years ago of Housing and Community Development was understaffed and unable to complete their review in a timely manner,” she said She noted that it was only due to regional committees that legislation was able to bring the county into compliance. Changes that will directly affect La Crescenta-Montrose include an increase of zoning from nine dwelling units to 18 per net acre along Montrose Avenue near where it intersects with Raymond Avenue Houses close to the intersection of La Crescenta Avenue and Foothill Boulevard will also be increased from nine to 18 dwelling units per net acre A small plot off of Ocean View Boulevard and Foothill Boulevard will be rezoned from nine to 30 dwelling units per net acre A large strip of land where Foothill Boulevard turns into Cloud Avenue will be changed from commercial use to mixed use A plot of land off of Ocean View Boulevard between Honolulu Avenue and the 210 Freeway will be changed from commercial use to mixed use A triangle of land near Sanborn Avenue and Glenwood Avenue will be zoned from nine to 19 du/net ac The northern most end of Goss Canyon Avenue will be zoned for water All property owners on Foothill are advised to check whether their land has been rezoned to mixed use development Three plots near the intersection of Mary Street and La Crescenta Avenue have been upped from single family residences to two-family residences A property on the east most side of Barton Lane increased from single family residents to triple family residents County Board Approves West San Gabriel Proposed Land Use Policy and Zoning Plan added by CV Weekly on December 12, 2024View all posts by CV Weekly → By CV Weekly on February 20, 2025No Comment The La Crescenta Presbyterian Church in Montrose held its annual rummage sale on Saturday 15. Church and community members looking for big bargains year after year make the rummage sale a must see destination. Customers lined up outside the church well before the 8 a.m toys and other gently used goodies were spread throughout the church’s largest hall. La Crescenta resident Grant DePaola walked away with three overflowing boxes for $100. His prize buy was a boom box for $10 Chris Elmes was ready to buy although he has “plenty of stuff at home.” Elmes brought his two young daughters along. Brynn was busy organizing empty boxes for customers Church elder and La Crescenta resident Jerry White estimated the day’s proceeds would bring in about $2,200 earmarked for materials and scholarships for church youth going on a summer trip to the Gila Indian reservation in Arizona middle and high school students will help construct a patio cover and arbor. Church director of youth Izzy Cox estimated that customer favorites – clothing books and handbags – would bring in the largest share of proceeds. Annual Rummage Sale Attracts Customers added by CV Weekly on February 20, 2025View all posts by CV Weekly → By CV Weekly on July 25, 2024No Comment a resident of the Montrose/La Crescenta/Whiting Woods area for over 65 years passed away peacefully on July 1 with her daughters and their husbands by her side Her extended family had recently gathered to celebrate her 92nd birthday on June 22 Minnesota to Walter Albert Bastyr and Sidonia Adella Rachac Bastyr she and her older brother Douglas lived in several Minnesota cities before the family moved to the San Fernando Valley when she was 11 years old Her parents found jobs in industries supporting World War II efforts and later opened a woman’s clothing store Beverly attended North Hollywood High School where she met Robert George Hansing (Bob) Despite protests from their parents saying they were too young 1951 during Bob’s brief San Diego shore duty in the U.S followed in March 1954 while Bob was mostly overseas and Bev lived with her parents in Temple City They waited until November 1965 to be blessed with Deanne Marie to complete their family Bev and Bob moved to Montrose in 1958 when they opened Montrose Bike Shop the beginning of their business success and engagement with the local communities they undertook the construction of the iconic Montrose Bike Shop building they opened Euro-Asia Imports in La Crescenta which is also still family-owned and operated They both remained committed to supporting local businesses which Bev attributed to her fully Czech bohemian ancestry Mostly generated by Bob’s involvement in the bicycle business and the promotion of cycling in the United States they traveled extensively through all 50 states 2001 just three months shy of their 50th wedding anniversary Bev surrounded herself with family and continued to travel frequently with them and her friends until the past few years She loved her home and enjoyed filling it with “bicycle things,” trip memorabilia and holiday decorations She was an accomplished seamstress and over the years created many costumes cheerleading uniforms and bridesmaid dresses Her Catholic faith gave her comfort and she remained a devoted parishioner of St She is survived by her daughter Debbi Hansing Leto (Nick) daughter Dede Hansing Grajeda (Dave); grandchildren Allison Ann Leto Nicholas Robert Grajeda; and great grandchildren Makenzie Harper and Logan Martin and Amelia Hansing Services for Beverly were held privately at Crippen Mortuary She is interned for eternity with her “one and only” Bob at San Fernando Mission Cemetery Beverly Hansing added by CV Weekly on July 25, 2024View all posts by CV Weekly → By CV Weekly on December 5, 2024No Comment It was a magical winter wonderland at the corner of Ocean View Boulevard and Honolulu Avenue on Friday night as the community gathered for the annual Montrose Christmas tree lighting greeted by carolers strolling the avenue and by students of the Hummingbird Conservatory were on hand to collect toys for the Spark of Love toy drive and representatives from the Glendale City Council was on hand to offer comments and congratulations to the Montrose Shopping Park for a successful event he presented a certificate of recognition to Andre Ordubegian president of the Montrose Shopping Park Assn Pushing the plunger to light the mammoth Noble fir tree were Montrose icons Ken Grayson and Steve Pierce Then it was time for Santa to stop by to visit with guests. Families gathered around “snoap” machines – machines that generated imitation snow created by soap bubbles – as snoap fell to the ground while kids made snowballs and decorated their hair with the foamy concoction. Artist Mardy De Santo was hard at work decorating a nearby window in a Christmas theme De Santo said it was his first time at the Montrose Christmas tree lighting and he enjoyed it He has been drawing ever since he was 8 years old enjoys drawing colorful pictures and Christmas themes De Santo adds his own touches to his drawings For the window he decorated he incorporated the moral “The best is yet to come!” Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger showcased the La Crescenta Christmas tree lighting on Tuesday night at the La Crescenta Library the audience listened to the sounds of West Wind Quartet “I want to thank the [Crescenta Valley] Town Council for taking this on for the 10th annual tree lighting,” said Barger recently named the chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Crescenta Valley Town Council (CVTC) and Friends of the La Crescenta Library were sponsors of the event It was kicked off by La Crescenta Librarian Marta Wiggins who thanked all of those involved in the decoration and celebration She thanked Barger for her support and CVTC members Dede Mueller and Donna Libra Wiggins also thanked the workers from LA County who provided mics and power. took the mic and also thanked everyone including all of the CVTC members who continue to work to make the event a community favorite CVTC members who were present included President Frida Baghdassarian Members of the American Legion Post 288 presented the colors and Crescenta Valley High School Charismatics performed several holiday favorites. “La Crescenta/Montrose is truly the Mayberry of LA County and I am so proud to represent it,” Barger told the audience. Nemer is the supervisor’s representative who responds to the concerns of local residents and community members. counted down the tree lighting and then the lights popped on the tree that stands proudly in front of the library. The tree lighting ceremony began with then-CVTC president Robbyn Battles. “It’s throwing a big party for the community,” she said in an earlier interview. In 2014 Battles wanted to create a holiday event that would be specific to the unincorporated area of LA County – La Crescenta/Montrose but could include the entire CV community She decided on hosting it at the La Crescenta Library which has become a touchstone in the community. The event has continued to be an event where community members can gather to kick off the holiday season. Robin GOLDSWORTHY, Mary O’KEEFE and Michelle SEVANA Community Met with ‘Snoap,’ Dignitaries and Song at Tree Lightings added by CV Weekly on December 5, 2024View all posts by CV Weekly → By CV Weekly on November 14, 2024No Comment Years ago when I worked at another paper I received a phone call from a local minister Bev”) was miffed at me because I had stalled on placing a story in the paper about a quilter in her church (the Center for Spiritual Living-La Crescenta formerly the La Crescenta Church of Religious Science) Bev called me with an idea to have a feature in my newspaper We batted some ideas around and came up with the title of Spiritually Speaking For years she coordinated with local faith leaders to answer questions with a faith-based slant that were posed to her At one point a few years ago there was room to add a board member onto the CV Chamber of Commerce Bev and without much fanfare she was made a board member Bev rarely missed a chamber board meeting (they used to be held on the morning of the first Wednesday of the month) she made sure to be on the Zoom call so her voice could be heard on a variety of issues Bev also took part in most of the mixers the chamber hosted bringing a prize for the opportunity drawing (many times a box of See’s Candies – a highly prized gift) She was a constant source of support for Prom Plus always making sure that plenty of pizza or pasta was supplied for the all-night event always making sure copies of the CV Weekly were there and often meeting there with friends and congregants Bev also lived in an apartment below where my son we shared stories of being a mom and grandmother Bev that she was in USC-VHH so I set aside some time go visit her A day or two later and she was released to go home She called me to make sure that everything was okay with Spiritually Speaking Mary O’Keefe and I went to visit her and this time things weren’t so good She was intubated so she couldn’t talk and it hurt my heart to see her so uncomfortable Bev was one of those “quiet forces” in the Crescenta Valley someone who saw a need and stepped in to get it done NEWS FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER <<< ROBIN GOLDSWORTHY added by CV Weekly on November 14, 2024View all posts by CV Weekly → 2/5 In the park are an amphitheater and a historic barn 3/5 LOC Architects provided a playful addition to a home in La Crescenta-Montrose 5/5 A mail carrier delivers after a dusting of snow Print Nestled between the much larger San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys lies the unincorporated community of La Crescenta-Montrose Its first European name was La Cañada Valley so named after the 5,000-acre spread of Ignacio Coronel a Los Angeles schoolteacher whose exploits as a cavalry officer were rewarded with a massive land grant from the Spanish government Although the Tongva people had resided near the site for thousands of years the view among European and Mexican settlers was that the relative lack of free-flowing water in the valley presented an insurmountable obstacle to creating permanent settlements He built his home in the relatively verdant Verdugo mountains and left the valley floor to his cattle and sheep which coped with the canyon’s parched conditions and prodigious rattlesnake population as best they could American veterans began to drift into the valley with the first among them a former Southern soldier named Col a reputation he earned by promptly deforesting the valley highlands to sell as firewood in L.A and for his questionable claim to the rights to the valley’s meager water supply ex-fruit magnate and medical doctor Benjamin Briggs visited the valley and found what he deemed the most healthful air in California Briggs had earlier endured the death of his wife from consumption a trauma that led him to dump his fruit business to pursue medicine and a cure for tuberculosis dry air of the valley seemed to Briggs to provide the perfect climate in which sufferers of lung diseases could convalesce He bought the better part of the old Rancho La Cañada renamed it La Crescenta and began the process of building a sanitarium on the land both of which became renowned for their celebrity patients during Hollywood’s early era through its Golden Age The towns that sprang up around these places of healing became popular destinations for well-to-do families seeking country living close to L.A.’s urban amenities Today’s La Crescenta-Montrose continues that tradition with its proximity to Glendale (which has actually annexed some portions of the community) Pasadena and Los Angeles making it a popular bedroom community USA: Montrose Shopping Park is a walkable concentration of stores and restaurants the type emulated by modern open-air shopping malls such as the Grove but not too close: From La Crescenta-Montrose you can drive anywhere from Pasadena to downtown Los Angeles in 30 minutes Scenic beauty: Located adjacent to the Angeles National Forest La Crescenta-Montrose offers access to plenty of scenic hiking and mountain biking trails A touch of gray: The population of La Crescenta-Montrose skews a little older which may give pause to some younger home buyers looking for a more exciting lifestyle During her 28 years of living in La Crescenta-Montrose Sharon Hales of Dilbeck Real Estate has seen the community develop an identity based on great schools safe neighborhoods and plenty of recreational opportunities “There’s a joke here that we’re like Mayberry — one of the last frontiers,” Hales said Everyone meets up at the farmers markets.” She added that the neighborhood has grown much denser over the last decade and that instead of building anew “We’re at the precipice of a renaissance here Younger families with dual incomes are coming in and fixing up houses and our identity is changing from ’50s and ’60s homes to properties fit for a more modern lifestyle.” the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $833,000 All five public schools within the La Crescenta-Montrose boundaries performed well on the 2013 Academic Performance Index Times staff writer Jack Flemming contributed to this report hotproperty@latimes.com Supermodel Rachel Hunter gives it another go in Hollywood Hills West Music producer Jay Landers looks to tune up a sale in Beverly Hills Post Office ‘Battlestar Galactica’ star Katee Sackhoff blasts off from her chic spot in Marina del Rey California Business Subscribe for unlimited access Site Map By CV Weekly on June 13, 2024No Comment From food trucks to rides to information booths to merchants – the Hometown Country Fair has something for everyone The entire community is invited to the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce (CVCOC) Hometown Country Fair on June 22 at Crescenta Valley Park Organizers have worked to create an old-fashioned fair with rides The CVCOC has been sponsoring the Hometown Country Fair for 18 years Normally the event is held in April but was moved due to scheduling conflicts Organizers feel this year’s event is going to be special for many reasons including the non-stop entertainment “There will be a Los Angeles Country Sheriff’s K9 [demonstration] a gaga ball pit sponsored by the [Foothills] YMCA a petting zoo and face paintings,” said Robert Manciero CVCOC vice president and chair of the Hometown Country Fair committee There will be a lot of vendors selling a variety of items and non-profits sharing information about community involvement The Chace Impact Foundation and CV Substance Misuse Prevention Coalition will be holding a Narcan demonstration and offer information about drug misuse including the use of fentanyl is used in the case of a suspected opioid overdose While supplies last Narcan will be distributed to individuals interested in including this item in their first aid kits There will be a focus on families and dogs at the hometown fair There will be a lot of things for kids of all ages to do that include participating in a pie-eating contest Pet parents will not be left out – there will be a dog costume parade and cutest dog contest And it would not be a Crescenta Valley event without classic cars This year there will be a tribute to the 60th anniversary of the Ford Mustang Tail fins started to appear on American cars in the late 1940s Most experts credit Cadillac for introducing fins to the public there were several Cadillac models debuted but some of the most interesting were the ones that featured small fins that curved up from the rear fender according to the National Museum of American History The Hometown Country Fair is supported by CVCOC but also through the generosity of community businesses and officials “The community has stepped up with fantastic sponsorships especially Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger Crescenta Valley Water District and Animus Grappling,” said Manciero There will also be first responders on-site including California Highway Patrol Montrose Search and Rescue and Glendale Police Dept Forest Service will also be on hand to greet the public and of course the veterans from the American Legion Post 288 and Veterans of Foreign Wars will be volunteering at the event It takes a lot of volunteer hours to put on this event for the public “I believe [CVCOC and volunteers] try to bring the spirit and experience of a hometown fair to La Crescenta meet with local non profits and just have an all around family fun day all with free admission,” he said The CV Chamber of Commerce Hometown Country Fair will be at CV Park located at 3901 Dunsmore Ave It’s Fair Time in the Crescenta Valley added by CV Weekly on June 13, 2024View all posts by CV Weekly → By CV Weekly on July 25, 2024No Comment National Night Out (NNO) events will be held across the nation on Aug In many areas neighbors and organizations will join law enforcement at local events with the goal of bridging the gap between the community and law enforcement Held since the 1970s, NNO is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live. According to its website, NNO enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a sense of community. It also provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances, according to NNO.org At many sites throughout the area law enforcement and fire department representatives will be on hand to answer questions from the public – Crescenta Valley Station will host a NNO event at the station at 4554 Briggs Ave members will be on-site from the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Angeles National Forest and other community organizations activities for kids and classic cars from the Early Rodders Sparr Heights will be hosting its NNO event from 6 p.m Buena Vista Avenue has been closed to vehicular traffic for NNO Expected at the Sparr Heights event are members of the Glendale Police Dept This event is volunteer-run and similar events will be taking place across Glendale a Sparr Heights homeowner and volunteer responsible for organizing the NNO event at Sparr Heights there will be four food trucks activities for kids and opportunities to meet first responders Scott said what started out as a block party has grown into a neighborhood event He added the Sparr Heights NNO event is expecting 200-300 folks to come out and participate Neighbor tables will be set up at the event so fellow Sparr Heights residents can learn how to prepare for a number of emergencies To find more Glendale neighborhoods hosting NNO nights visit https://tinyurl.com/42sbxfs6 LAPD officers and first responders will join neighbors to enjoy live music and food learn about community service providers and more. Bolton Hall Museum will also be open for visits police will also be hosting a NNO event on Aug Over 30 vendors are expected at the event that will include fun games Burbank Police emergency vehicles and equipment will be on display and there will be the chance to talk with Burbank police officers Community Plans for National Night Out added by CV Weekly on July 25, 2024View all posts by CV Weekly → By CV Weekly on July 4, 2024No Comment the Crescenta Valley offers plenty to celebrate Independence Day There are plenty of things going on around town for folks to do to celebrate Independence Day All events are free to attend unless otherwise noted Sunland-Tujunga July 4th Parade Iconic actor Danny Trejo is set to join this year’s July 4 parade in Sunland-Tujunga “The Magic of Sunland-Tujunga” is this year’s theme for the popular summer event community supporter and business owner Joe DeCenzo has been selected as the 2024 grand marshal Fans can also look forward to such perennial favorites as Sunland-Tujunga’s “Oldest Rock.” The parade is set to begin with an LAPD flyover as well as a synchronized ground performance by the LAPD motorcycle drill team the parade will launch from the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Summitrose Street proceeding down Foothill and ending at Sunland Park Americana 2024 This concert of patriotic and Americana music features the Foothill Brass Septet directed by Noel Collins in the courtyard of La Crescenta Presbyterian Church The CVHS fireworks show will be viewable following the concert so attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair for comfort Crescenta Valley Fireworks Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association hosts the 17th annual event on the grounds of La Crescenta Elementary School (entrance on Prospect Avenue west of La Crescenta Avenue) Food available for purchase and tickets for rides also available for purchase and ticketholders can place blankets and chairs on the field Water is the only thing allowed on the field; however a large seating area will be available where food from the food trucks can be enjoyed Live music will be performed by the Mary Dyer band this year and it will play until the show begins at approximately 9:10 p.m. Cost is $10 per person; active military and children 7 and under are free Starlight Bowl in Burbank A professional fireworks show hosted by the Burbank Parks and Recreation Dept. is being held at the Starlight Bowl following a concert by Billy Nation and Mirage reminds the community that possessing or using any fireworks is illegal in the City of Burbank drone (UAS) operations are unlawful within the city limits under federal law and it is unlawful to fire guns into the air Celebrating America’s Independence added by CV Weekly on July 4, 2024View all posts by CV Weekly → Check out our guide for the best beaches near La Crescenta-Montrose a beautiful small community in southern California La Crescenta-Montrose, located in Los Angeles County, is a serene area nestled amidst the mountains. Though not directly by the ocean, it is within reasonable driving distance to some of Southern California's most renowned beaches. If you're in or near La Crescenta-Montrose and craving a day of sun here are the five best beaches to consider: Just under an hour's drive from La Crescenta-Montrose, Santa Monica Beach is one of California's most iconic beaches this beach is perfect for those who like a side of entertainment with their ocean views or a casual walk along its scenic pathways Around a 45-minute drive from La Crescenta-Montrose it's located where Malibu Creek meets the Pacific Ocean visitors can explore the Malibu Lagoon Museum and the historic Adamson House With a picturesque backdrop of Malibu's rocky cliffs this beach offers a serene escape from the urban hustle Venice Beach is famous worldwide for its vibrant boardwalk brimming with street performers Located a little over an hour from La Crescenta-Montrose it's not just the sun and sea that attract visitors but the eclectic culture or simply people-watch — Venice Beach offers a one-of-a-kind beach experience Situated in Malibu, Zuma Beach is known for its long About an hour's drive from La Crescenta-Montrose this beach is less commercial than Santa Monica and Venice making it perfect for those looking for a more relaxed atmosphere it's well-equipped for a full day of fun under the sun El Matador is a hidden gem among Malibu's beaches approximately an hour from La Crescenta-Montrose It's less crowded than many nearby beaches making it ideal for a romantic getaway or a peaceful solo visit Ensure you're prepared for a short hike down to the beach and note that amenities are limited — but the breathtaking views are more than worth it while La Crescenta-Montrose might be nestled in the mountains it is within a stone's throw of some of the best beaches California has to offer From the bustling energy of Venice Beach to the serene beauty of El Matador there's a seaside spot for every beach lover nearby you're in the right place to start your coastal adventure Does your business rank among the best in California Learn more about our selection criteria and vetting process We’ll be your trustee Little Tokyo guide with a day’s worth of fun things to do in Little Tokyo If you're looking for something fun to do there are plenty of fun and free things to do in San Francisco Feel the knowledge flood from its elegant red-tile roofs as you wander the town’s beautiful college campus in search of hidden finds Enjoy the perfect California spring weather at these ideal spots for a spring vacation in California Check your inbox soon for the latest from California.com. By CV Weekly on June 13, 2024No Comment GG – passed away on June 2 at the age of 96 She married the love of her life Robert Shively in 1953 Robert’s first career was captain in the U.S Together they raised their three boys wherever the Army sent them before ultimately settling in beautiful La Crescenta owned and operated Carney’s Nursery in La Crescenta for almost 25 years before trying their hands at vegetable farming in Grass Valley California before Robert’s death in 1989 She has never dated another man since and remained a widow for over 34 years living to the end in their La Crescenta home gardening and shopping – she particularly loved “her Montrose!” This was a woman who had a zest for life even while struggling at the very end a milkshake and was passionate about donuts starting her mornings with “Time to get crackin’!” A day wasn’t worthwhile unless there was a job a project or a shopping expedition well done She leaves us feeling sad at her passing but with the greatest of memories of her warm we will miss you and forever keep you in our hearts Surviving family includes two sons: Bill (Linda) Shively Mike (Laurie) Shively, [son Robert passed at age 57]; six grandchildren: Stephanie Sarah and Keith; three great grandchildren: Koen Brighton and Rowan; and nephew Howard (Jean) niece Bambi (Kevin) as well as other extended family Alice will be laid to rest with her beloved Robert at Forest Lawn Service was held in the Wee Kirk o’ the Heather Chapel on Wednesday Alice E. 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Los Angeles restaurants destroyed by the Eaton and Palisades wildfires—and how to help (UPDATED)The L.A but many of these restaurants are already fundraising to rebuild and pay their employees At press time, life-threatening, unchecked wildfires have yet to be contained in Los Angeles Palisades (which has since spread to Malibu) and Eaton (which has destroyed much of Altadena and threatens Pasadena and La Crescenta-Montrose) are currently at 19 percent and 45 percent containment Mayor Karen Bass declared a citywide state of emergency freeing up extra resources and allowing for more efficient coordination between city While the city grieves and those permanently displaced from their homes, workplaces, houses of workship and schools figure out their next move, I’ve begun assembling a list of restaurants destroyed by the natural disaster all over town. Some were initially reported by the Los Angeles Times I am also including fundraising links for anyone wishing to contribute to specific recovery and rebuilding efforts We won’t know the full extent of death but these locally owned small businesses have already been devastated—and they As Time Out confirms the status of any other restaurants in the area this list will be updated for the foreseeable future. Altadena’s walk-up pizza window at 900 East Altadena Drive burned to the ground Burger Lords alum Kevin Hockin started making artisanal wood-fired pizzas in his backyard during the 2020 lockdown eventually turning Side Pie into a beloved (and critically acclaimed) neighborhood brick-and-mortar complete with an outdoor patio ideal for neighborhood families and their children and pets. As of writing, Hockin has started a GoFundMe fundraiser in hopes of raising $100,000 to rebuild Side Pie Fox’sFounded in 1955, this cozy, family-run diner in Altadena has been serving locals for almost seven decades. Founded by Paul and Edie Fox, the business is now owned by Paul Rosenbluh and Monique King, who also run two other restaurants in nearby Eagle Rock: Cindy’s and Little Beast. The restaurant confirmed via Instagram that the structure has been completely lost Rosenbluh and King have started a GoFundMe to continue supporting Fox’s indefinitely unemployed workers Minik MarketAltadena’s new gourmet mini mart just opened in June of last year and confirmed via Instagram that the tiny “shoppy shop” was completely destroyed. As of writing, owner Jon Johnson has started a GoFundMe hoping to raise $40,000 to pay employees and fulfill outstanding wholesale commitments as he and the team work towards rebuilding this Black-owned Altadena breakfast joint run by the Shay family has been a neighborhood staple for shrimp and grits As of writing, family member Anissa Shay has started a GoFundMe to raise $50,000 for rebuilding efforts Cafe de LecheRun by Anya and Matthew Schodorf this charming Altadena coffee shop with a living room-like setup inside was completely destroyed The couple’s original outpost in Highland Park remains open for business As of writing, Avelene Schodorf—Matthew’s sister—has started a GoFundMe to raise $10,000 to help the couple pay and support Cafe de Leche employees Co-owner Jamie Woolner confirmed to the Times that his Altadena pizzeria was lost to the fire This neighborhood bar in Altadena confirmed on Instagram today that it had burned to the ground Via GoFundMe the restaurant is hoping to raise $50,000 to rebuild the 41-year-old watering hole, founded by Ron Larson in 1983 and now passed down to his sons Latina-owned daytime joint confirmed on Instagram on January 9 that the Altadena location was lost to the Eaton Fire Amara Kitchen continues to operate its flagship outpost in Highland Park As of writing, owner Paola Guasp has started a GoFundMe to raise $28,000 to support Amara Kitchen employees As memorialized by Eater’s Kat Thompson this family-run burger joint on Altadena’s Lake Avenue has been lost to the fire This PCH landmark at the bottom of Topanga Canyon has been around since 1986 The original structure boasted the kind of genuinely divey no-frills atmosphere that’s increasingly hard to find anywhere. As of writing, owners Teddy and Andy Leonard have set up a GoFundMe in hopes of raising $140,000—all of which will cover three months of wages benefits and other support for Reel Inn’s employees this bright blue beach shack has been a beloved neighborhood takeout staple and a well-known casual pit stop just off the Pacific Coast Highway Owners Sawai Theprian and her husband Nikorn Sriwichailumpan first took over the restaurant 25 years ago and continue to operate Cholada Thai in Long Beach too As of writing, Sriwichailumpan has set up a GoFundMe in order to raise $150,000 in order to rebuild the restaurant Longtime regular Lital Abrahams has set up a GoFundMe to cover three months’ expenses ($20,000) for Rosenthal Winery’s out-of-work employees. Moonshadows (Malibu)After 36 years in business one of PCH’s most iconic watering holes burned down earlier this week and was featured prominently in several live TV broadcasts of the Palisades Fire Chris Wizner, who runs marketing for Moonshadows, has started a GoFundMe in hopes of raising $100,000 to support the restaurant’s out-of-work employees Vittorio’s (Pacific Palisades)Since 1984 this neighborhood Italian restaurant has served the Pacific Palisades The burned-out structure was visible in several live TV broadcasts of the Palisades Fire An official GoFundMe hoping to raise $50,000 has been set up to support the 16 families who have dependent on Vittorio’s for employment Caffe Luxxe (Pacific Palisades)The destruction of this Palisades Village specialty café was confirmed by the Times Caffe Luxxe operates other locations in Santa Monica Cafe Vida (Pacific Palisades)The destruction of this health-conscious all-day mini-chain in Palisades Village was confirmed by the Times Café Vida operates other locations in El Segundo and Culver City Casa Nostra (Pacific Palisades)The destruction of this neighborhood Italian restaurant in Palisades Village was confirmed by the Times This neighborhood bistro on Swarthmore Avenue was lost to the fire Ownership confirmed the café’s destruction on Instagram An official GoFundMe has been started to support Beech Street Cafe employees in the months to come Matthew’s Garden Cafe (Pacific Palisades) this 14-year-old outdoor café burned to the ground Longtime regular Nicky Campa has started a GoFundMe to support employees as they search for new work Thai Vegan III / Fiesta Feast/ Rocco’s Cucina / Subway (Pacific Palisades) Almost the entirety of this strip mall at approximate 17300 Sunset Boulevard has been destroyed by the fire Ownership behind 3-year-old Thai Vegan III has started a GoFundMe to defray immediate costs during recovery Zeynep Servi, the daughter of the owners of 25-year-old Fiesta Feast, has started a GoFundMe to support her parents as they navigate their next steps Debra Silbar, a longtime friend of the family behind 45-year-old Rocco’s, is in charge of the restaurant’s GoFundMe which will help pay employees for the next few months and help the Rocco Levy family find a commercial kitchen to continue catering Editor’s note: Gladstones (Malibu) was originally on this list but removed after a restaurant representative confirmed the restaurant only sustained minor damage Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitter instagram spotify About us Contact us Time Out magazine 2020 at 11:52 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Los Angeles County's new early-voting system began Saturday for the March 3 election CA — Los Angeles County residents will head to the polls Tuesday to vote in the presidential race and on the myriad of state and local issues on the ballot Voting seemed to go smoothly at most locations that were open early — some a full 11 days before the election — although a few experienced delays getting up and running Another feature of the new system is that voters who missed the deadline to register can cast a conditional ballot anytime during early voting up until Election Day Eligibility will be verified before their votes are counted registered voters are handed a blank ballot with a bar code that — when inserted into the voting machine — will load the relevant national county and city races onto an electronic touch-screen tool Once they use the touch screen to select their candidates and vote on various ballot measures their choices are printed onto a paper ballot Voters with access to a printer or smartphone who want to save time at the polls can access an electronic sample ballot at https://lavote.net and preload their choices onto a printed or mobile "poll pass." When the poll pass is scanned into a ballot reader at the voting center the voter's choices are revealed and there is an opportunity to make any last-minute changes La Crescenta CA 91214Hours: February 29 - March 2: 8AM - 5PMMarch 3: 7AM - 8PMAdditional Info: Cafetorium La Crescenta CA 91214Hours: February 22 - March 2: 8AM - 5PMMarch 3: 7AM - 8PMAdditional Info: Meeting Room Mountview Retirement Home2640 Honolulu Ave Montrose CA 91020Hours: February 29 - March 2: 8AM - 5PMMarch 3: 7AM - 8PMAdditional Info: Lounge To find other locations and operating hours for the vote centers, visit the L.A. County Registrar website or call the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk at 800-815-2666 City News Service contributed to this post Sylvio Martins California 90026">.css-56eu0z{width:1em;height:1em;display:inline-block;line-height:1em;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;color:var(--chakra-colors-gray100);vertical-align:middle;fill:currentColor;}3116 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles Picnic in Silver Lake is roughly the size of a micro-studio and has limited seating so its scene is confined to the line at the counter and a few folding lawn chairs outside and the beanie-wearing clientele keeps to themselves—they’re the type who collects Popeye magazines and expensive stationery or who used to put together pretty cool mixes back in their college radio days and a triple-shot shakerato that tastes like citrusy iced tea How’s It Going To End?2111 Verdugo Blvd Glendale Coffee La Crescenta-Montrose The name of this mysterious Montrose coffee shop might be a cliffhanger but the answer is actually straightforward Housed in an artfully converted former dry cleaning business HIGTE is surrounded by an expansive desert patio that spills into a coffee shop that resembles a minimalist art installation complete with a giant boulder in the middle of the room It’s the edgiest thing we’ve seen in this sleepy LA suburb The menu stays simple: well-executed espresso drinks coffee on their sunny patio is pleasant indeed Concierge Coffee Arts District Even if this Arts District spot served bad coffee (it doesn't) its brutalist aesthetics would make it a destination A barista wearing something that looks like a cross between a shawl and potato sack will make you a solid latte or americano An affogato is the most out-there drink you can order here which is to say the coffee options are pretty standard across the board If you’re wondering why this place gets busy on the weekends it’s probably to enjoy a $6 latte in a space that looks like a half-finished construction site but don’t plan on staying long—the concrete tables and wooden benches will aggravate your sciatica after a while Community Goods Bakery/Cafe West Hollywood Maru Coffee Verve Coffee Roasters ilCaffè Scandinavian Downtown LA ilCaffé is attached to the Acne Studios store in DTLA and appeal to those with edgy (and expensive) tastes This industrial cafe is full of FIDM students and chain-smoking photographers wearing vintage clothing that cost the same as a car payment Days at ilCaffé start with espresso and Swedish cardamom buns and end with 5pm rosé and paninis on the sidewalk If you’re looking for a cafe experience that feels like a NY club kid hang complete with loud Downtown traffic and wafts of American Spirits blowing in your face Intelligentsia Silver Lake Intelligentsia's Sunset Junction location is where several crowds intersect this mosaic-tiled cafe in Silver Lake doubles as a workspace for screenwriters and graphic designers suffering from acute caffeine dependency Set up shop at the counter as you furiously reply to Slack messages and order your third americano of the morning Intelligentsia turns into the official sponsor of the Adorable Dog Olympics where hot people who unironically wear trucker hats show up for cold brew and an excuse to show off Rico Canyon Coffee 1559 Echo Park Ave Los Angeles Echo Park If you dabble in film photography and romanticize your daily pour-over "ritual," sorry This beautiful corner cafe in Echo Park looks like a sun-filled ceramics studio with a warm glow pouring in like a 35mm filter There's (uncomfortable) wooden furniture and a vintage record player plays soft rock in the background This effective formula appeals to all ages from young graphic designers with micro bangs to Tumblr kids-turned-creative directors refueling on matcha pistachio lattes (which Coffee MCO Koreatown The crowd at Coffee MCO in Koreatown tends to skew younger. Translation: USC students and hypebeasts with bleached hair. This multi-story coffee shop has tons of seating, nutty hojicha lattes, and speedy wifi for getting work done, but good luck chatting with the dude next to you who's wearing head-to-toe Palace His Sony headphones do a great job of tuning you out and maybe finish that work assignment that was due last week Laveta Stereoscope Coffee Chamberlain Coffee 10250 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles Century City This blue-tiled coffee shop on the top floor of the Century City mall is the first IRL concept for influencer/entrepreneur Emma Chamberlain’s coffee brand the fit-check crowds are already out in full force The menu is mostly classic cappuccinos and lattes with an option to get them “Emma’s Way” with almond milk and dairy-free creamer But since you’ll likely be giving up part of your day to wait in line with Century City high schoolers like the iced strawberry matcha or a salted caramel cold brew Both remind us of drinks from Starbucks on a good day but that’s fine—you’re paying $9 for the scene rather than a fancy pour-over anyway 14 restaurants where the scene is the top priority 16 great restaurants to do business (and hopefully eat something 15 places where they’ll definitely see someone they recognize Sylvio moved to LA over a decade ago and still misses his exit on the 10 He came to us as a freelancer and wrote so many guides that we gave him a job 2023 at 6:53 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Crescenta Valley High School was evacuated Wednesday CA — A person was arrested Wednesday after entering Crescenta Valley High School without authorization while carrying a large duffle bag Deputies went to the school in the 2900 block of Community Avenue late Wednesday morning in response to a report of an unauthorized person on campus and students were told to shelter in place An initial search did not turn up anyone suspicious at the school Students were evacuated to the nearby Christ Armenian Church to be reunited with their parents according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department “This evacuation is precautionary in nature,” the department said in a community advisory “This was triggered when an unauthorized person failed to check in on campus with a large duffle bag.” The school was officially cleared at about 3:20 p.m. a deputy found the suspect at a Glendale business near the 3500 block of Foothill Boulevard A search of the person and his property did not reveal any weapons or devices “We have not yet established a motive for the suspect to enter the school,” the sheriff’s department said in a Facebook post City News Service contributed to this story Print Images and stories of the horrific December fires and the tragic January flood which hit Montecito have filled our news outlets for many days In an altogether too familiar sequence of events the deadly Thomas fire denuded the Santa Ynez Mountains above Montecito in December Torrential January rains sent muddy water cascading down the steep slopes and on toward the Pacific reports are that more than 20 people have died The terrible Montecito flood has brought back memories of a similar event in 1933-34 that killed so many and destroyed so much in this area The two floods have many parallels: after a horrendous fire in our San Gabriels in November 1933 The rain continued through New Year’s Eve and into the wee hours of New Year’s Day mud and boulders down the steep slopes above La Crescenta and Montrose as locals prepared to bring in the new year The Red Cross set up a shelter at the American Legion Hall on Rosemont Avenue and some foothill residents sought refuge there The wall of muddy debris surged on toward the new Oakmont Country Club the County Flood Control District had begun digging a debris basin north of the golf course which lessened the impact somewhat; but the flood left houses dead animals and boulders “so large they had to be dynamited” on the course according to a club history written by Bob Rector in 2012 taking out houses and bridges in the area where Glenoaks Boulevard crossed the wash many of the houses on Coronado Drive and on East Glenoaks Boulevard — which both parallel the wash — were flooded and their garages demolished who lived on East Glenoaks below the bridge said its abutments diverted the water and protected their house so we were unaware of the devastation,” she recalled in Verdugo Views So much water and debris filled the street that the Moshers were stranded in their house for some time heading west toward the Los Angeles River and beyond leaving devastation over a vast area — from Tujunga in the north to Long Beach in the south The Glendale News-Press published an extra edition on Tuesday with the headline “36 Dead and 31 Missing; Seek U.S A front-page bulletin suggested that the list of fatalities would grow as sheriff’s deputies on horseback searched the Montrose-La Crescenta area which had felt the greatest fury of the three-day rainstorm the County Flood Control District’s chief engineer at the time estimated that 600,000 cubic yards of debris came down from the foothills in just 20 minutes The flood took out many of the bridges crossing the wash and Eaton called for the completion of a flood control system one of the leading authorities on the 1933-34 flood has a wealth of knowledge about the origins of the flood and the stories of what occurred when Crescenta Valley residents gathered to ring in the new year wrote a book entitled “The Great Crescenta Valley Flood: New Year’s Day 1934,” published by History Press in 2012 recounting the night when torrential rain unleashed a deluge on mountainsides denuded by recent fires and a “roaring wall of rocks tossing boulders and automobiles like toys and carving a path of destruction.” Using “painstaking research and heart-rending firsthand accounts Cobery paints a picture of survival and redemption in the face of natural disaster,” including the story of the devastating debris flow that claimed the lives of refugees and aid workers at the American Legion Hall and “the selfless acts of neighbors caught in the storm of events,” according to the History Press website history with an emphasis on California and the West He is a founding member of the Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley Mike Lawler was president of the society at the time the book was published and Pam Lawler is a third-generation Glendalian who grew up with stories of the flood as seen by her mother in 1934 the book is available at Once Upon a Time bookstore in Montrose the historical society will be selling the book at Montrose’s Founders Day on Sunday KATHERINE YAMADA can be reached at katherineyamada@gmail.com Katherine Yamada is a Glendale historian and columnist By CV Weekly on October 10, 2019No Comment “Whiskey is for drinking; Water is for fighting over.” This humorous quote of unknown origin but usually mis-attributed to Mark Twain has been a maxim for development in the western states It’s certainly true here in the Crescenta Valley but the land is split among four different civic entities Most everything west of Lowell Avenue is City of Los Angeles colloquially known to us as Sunland/Tujunga we’re in Glendale until we get to Pennsylvania Avenue where the seemingly identical neighborhoods become unincorporated Los Angeles County overseen by the LA County Board of Supervisors Continuing east much of the land beyond Ocean View Boulevard Recently local historian Fred Hoeptner took on the herculean task of compiling a timeline of the very confusing water/cityhood issues in CV envisioned La Crescenta as a city centered on the intersection of La Crescenta Avenue and Foothill Boulevard but no one made the effort to actually incorporate as a city Water was adequately supplied by entrepreneurs who literally mined the mountains for water to sell The first attempt to make the valley a city (incorporate) came in 1925 spurred in part by the ambitions of Verdugo City to incorporate and to hold at bay annexation efforts by Glendale during the process it had been decided that the proposed new city would be called “Montrose” rather than La Crescenta Sunland/Tujunga (to Lowell Avenue) was grabbed (annexed) by Los Angeles in 1932 in a still contested the Crescenta Valley’s population exploded meant that the private water dealers could no longer keep up with demand some neighborhoods began to actually run dry which had gobbled land all the way up to Broadview Drive began to make offers of “help for our problems,” Glendale hooked the valley into their water system and began supplying water to thirsty CV. Many residents took the annexation bait and a vote was held in December of 1949 to annex the entire valley to Glendale and we were now tied to Glendale by a water line the problem was that State of California water laws were written to favor cities Glendale as a city could get Colorado River water Frank Lanterman from the founding family of La Cañada got himself elected to the State Assembly to remedy that and in the meantime some neighborhoods in CV began to clamor for annexation to Glendale It was now a race between the forces that could supply water to unincorporated CV and the forces of annexation to Glendale —An interesting side note: The so-called “Sagebrush District” tried to avoid annexation to Glendale by joining La Cañada’s postal district But they forgot to change school districts thus the current Glendale Unified School District kerfuffle.— with much of Montrose and CV west of Pennsylvania opting for the water and services of Glendale and the east of Pennsylvania crowd deciding to wait for Lanterman’s water That finally came in 1955 with the formation of Crescenta Valley Water District La Cañada had successfully waited out the water fix by their boy Lanterman Unincorporated La Crescenta tried and failed to incorporate in 1964. And that’s where we are today mike lawler Treasures of the Valley » Mike Lawler added by CV Weekly on October 10, 2019View all posts by CV Weekly → By CV Weekly on June 13, 2024No Comment we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill J’s Maintenance celebrated being in business 55 years at an event on May 30 at its far north Glendale offices in the 3500 block of Foothill Boulevard Chris Waldheim is the CEO of J’s Maintenance a commercial janitorial service that is family-owned and operated J’s Maintenance began 55 years ago when Ed Waldheim and his wife Linda established the business working alongside their children Chris and Michelle J’s had the maintenance contract for Levitz Furniture stores They had the contract for all Levitz stores So Chris and Ed boarded a motorhome and went from store-to-store to supervise their employees Chris Waldheim was actually born in Argentina The family moved to the Eagle Rock/Glendale area in 1971 Sunland in 1991 and then to Glendale in 2005 The Waldheim family knew this community well because they have been part of it since coming to the U.S He graduated from USC with a bachelor’s degree in business administration Though he has been on the payroll with J’s since 1980 this company has been in his heart since birth J’s Maintenance started as a commercial janitorial company but expanded into home care with its J’s Maids service “Congratulations to Chris Waldheim on the 55th anniversary of J’s Maintenance,” said Adam Franko at the May 30 celebration “This incredible milestone is a testament to decades of exceptional service Franko was speaking as the president of the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce (MVCOC) J’s Maintenance has become a benchmark for quality and reliability in the commercial janitorial industry by offering customized service plans 24/7 availability and employing high trained The company has set industry standards and earned the trust and loyalty of its clients,” Franko said Waldheim’s successful business extends to a commitment and support for his community J’s Maintenance is much more than a business – it is community Waldheim is known for his philanthropic work that extends from the local area to beyond He has a member of the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce (MVCOC) for over two decades and quickly became a key figure in local events and initiatives Waldheim has been on the food committee for the MVCOC Oktoberfest event and chaired the committee every year since 1999 except for the two years that it was not held due to the pandemic “Leading to an impressive 24 Oktoberfests under his belt,” Franko said Waldheim is also on the board of several other organizations and events including the Montrose Christmas Parade and CV Fireworks He has been recognized with several awards including the Frank Roberts Award “We celebrate this milestone with immense gratitude and admiration for your incredible contributions,” Franko said Waldheim also supports local non-profits by purchasing ad space in CV Weekly every week to highlight local organizations including bingos held at the American Legion Post 288 Prom Plus and many more worthwhile organizations He opens his office conference room to many of these organizations He has also been a long time supporter of the Mary Pinola Educational Fund Waldheim said he is grateful for all of the support he receives from his employees that allows him the ability to volunteer and to travel Waldheim is well known as a lover of travel “I feel like I have the perfect life thanks to J’s [employees/family],” he said he thanked his family saying they have “put up with a lot through the years” as he was out and about volunteering and helping the community There are some businesses that are philanthropic but with Waldheim it is obvious that “paying it forward” is something that comes from his heart he made sure to remind anyone in the audience who had a non-profit event coming up to reach out to CV Weekly “We’re always looking for more people to [feature in] the ad so I know we have helped VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) we helped the Bailey Center Food Bank and we have helped a lot of different groups but I know there are more groups out there that need help,” he said Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be such an integral part of the community We’re going to keep doing it as long as we can.” J’s Maintenance: 55 Years of Business and Serving the Community added by CV Weekly on June 13, 2024View all posts by CV Weekly → ITS NAME MAY sound Spanish—or French?—but La Crescenta is becoming more Korean by the day The suburb along the 210 freeway in the San Gabriel foothills together with nearby communities like Glendale now has nearly 20,000 Korean Americans residing there filled with Korean bistros and restaurants who also owns the Seoul Cham Soot BBQ in La Cañada promises Korean soul food at her La Crescenta location Seolleongtang is ox bone soup with rice noodles and beef so add scallions and dip the meat in jalapeño-onion soy sauce for pop.3115 Foothill Blvd. Monica Chong and Joy Lee focus on pho and ramen but make room for two standout Korean dishes They steam delicate dumplings filled with meat and vegetables and deep-fried chicken dumplings cold noodles are available in chilled beef broth or blanketed with chile sauce and cucumber and daikon All are served with squeeze bottles of vinegar and sinus-clearing mustard.4121 Pennsylvania Ave. Moobongri specializes in two types of Korean soondae Soondae-guk is a soup chock-full of both chal (chewy glass-noodles) and tojong (vegetables and meat) Make the soup spicy by adding chile powder Condiments include tiny salted shrimp for umami and chopped jalapeños.3630 Foothill Blvd. opened in 2017, specializes in tofu stew with variable spice levels and fillings like ham and sausage The restaurant also shows skill beyond broth serving spicy stir-fried pork with onions and scallions and good pan-fried fish particularly sea trout.3231 Foothill Blvd. This tiny restaurant with a blue facade serves popular Korean street foods meant to be eaten with loved ones (nanuri means “share” in English) They serve kimbap (seaweed and rice rolls) blanket kimchi fried rice in a thin omelet A fridge by the register showcases grab-and-go food like kimchi This story is featured in the July 2022 issue of Los Angeles (Photographed by Shayan Asgharnia) Stay on top of the latest in L.A. food and culture. 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Thelma Golden will celebrate Lauren Halsey and U.K.-based singer Griff will take the stage featured A-list designers and Otis College standouts who earned scholarships for innovation in Fashion Design lawyers say Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe showed injuries consistent with a dog attack and plan to present a case against Chloe a German Shepherd who was re-homed by the owner's of the house where the cop's body was found in a snowbank Magazine’s takeaways on five notable topics from President Donald Trump’s first 100 days of his second term consumers are stocking up on household items and bites from THEBlvd and Hinoki & the Bird By CV Weekly on March 21, 2024No Comment The recent wind event that blew through the foothills caused several power outages meteorologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration the strongest winds in the Crescenta Valley occurred on March 14 about 3:30 a.m Our local trees have been through a lot lately There was the drought that California suffered through for years “Coarse roots are responsible for anchoring trees to the soil and serve as organs to transport water from deeper soil horizons Fine roots are important for the uptake of water and nutrients Fine roots are typically described by several different traits such as biomass lifespan and specific root length,” according to the National Library of Medicine/National Center for Biotechnology Information “There is increasing evidence that drought can influence the structure and growth of both coarse and fine tree roots.” Though Southern California is currently out of the drought that does not mean that trees have recovered Then there has been rain – lots of rain – that has saturated the soil Last week saw a perfect storm of conditions: trees that were coping with drought recovery Trees that are on private property are the responsibility of the home or business owner those that fall onto Los Angeles County property or that affect roadways are taken care of by Public Works “LA County Public Works reports eight downed trees and eight downed tree limbs from the March 14-15 windstorm in La Crescenta-Montrose All of the fallen trees and limbs have been removed and the roads are safe Debris removal is expected to be completed within two weeks,” according to a LA Public Works spokesperson If residents encounter a fallen tree, contact Public Works at 1-800-675-HELP (4357). For non-urgent requests, visit pw.lacounty.gov or download The Works app Wind Event Downs Trees, Interrupts Power added by CV Weekly on March 21, 2024View all posts by CV Weekly → By CV Weekly on July 18, 2024No Comment died peacefully at home in La Crescenta a few months after a diagnosis of liver cancer Greg was the beloved husband to Alice (Lissy) Ziesing loving father to Edward and Kathleen Sheehy favorite youngest brother to Maureen Sheehy and John Sheehy He was one of many Sheehy family cousins who laughed worked and played together throughout their formative lives Greg was born to John Francis and Grace Kenmir Sheehy and raised in the City of South Gate with many lifelong friends from that community He graduated from Pius X High School in 1970 UCLA with a major in history in 1975 after also attending Loyola Marymount University and San Francisco State University on his academic and cultural adventures Greg studied architecture at Los Angeles City College and apprenticed with his cousin architect Patrick Evan Sheehy in Palm Desert. They raised Ed and Kathleen and lived ever after in the La Crescenta house they designed and built in 1996 Greg worked for many years with Dan Dworsky and other esteemed colleagues at Dworsky Associates Greg enjoyed “work from home” long before COVID and shopping for and preparing family meals Close friends and family gathered to remember Greg at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club in early July. his family invites you to contribute to Planned Parenthood The Salvation Army or The Midnight Mission Gregory Paul Sheehy added by CV Weekly on July 18, 2024View all posts by CV Weekly → By CV Weekly on July 20, 2023No Comment Since 1970 National Night Out events have given safety personnel and residents a chance to interact in a relaxed In 2019 the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) asked crime victims whether they reported their crime to police They found that 40.9% of violent crimes and 32.5% of household property crimes were reported to authorities The BJS found there were a variety of reasons why crime may not have been reported including fear of reprisal or “getting the offender in trouble” – a feeling that police “would not or could not do anything to help.” Another reason given was a belief that the crime was a “personal issue or too trivial to report,” according to Pew Research Center there are people who for a variety of reasons are worried about reporting crime; however perhaps if people knew their local law enforcement and felt comfortable talking to them there would not be any hesitation in reporting a crime That is the thought behind National Night Out (NNO) Events will include those hosted directly by law enforcement as well as several neighborhoods hosting get-togethers and residents holding events in their driveways [a chance for us] to come out and talk to community members.” He added that NNO builds community policing and partnership and opens the lines of communications not just when there is a crime but any time Below are nearby areas where NNO events will be held: Unincorporated area of LA County/La Crescenta Montrose and La Cañada Flintridge – Crescenta Valley Station will be hosting its annual NNO event in the south parking lot at the station at 4554 Briggs Ave The event is designed to give visitors an opportunity to speak directly with deputies and detectives who protect the area of La Cañada Flintridge and the unincorporated areas of LA County – La Crescenta/Montrose People will be able to also visit with first responders like personnel from Montrose Search and Rescue and LA County Fire Dept Those interested can learn about the station’s Explorer Program for teens how to become a reserve deputy and volunteer opportunities It is a family-friendly event with public vehicles on display and free hot dogs served This event is hosted by the CV Sheriff’s Station and supported by LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger Crescenta Valley Town Council and Kagel Canyon Civic Association Glendale police personnel will be on hand at several of the events being held by local organizations and neighborhoods As of press time there are 18 different locations hosting events in a variety of areas throughout Glendale Glendale police officers will send representatives to all of them GPD is not hosting one specific event; however the nearest thing to a department or City event will be held at Pacific Community Center and Park at 501 S In Crescenta Valley the Sparr Heights neighborhood is hosting its third Annual NNO Block Party With the support of about 20 volunteer “ambassadors” the event will have four food trucks People will be able to meet and greet first responders “Our NNO event is specifically designed to help neighbors meet neighbors and provide them with vital information for neighborhood safety and security,” said Ron Smith The neighborhood event’s tagline is “We are safer together.” officers will be at three parks and a neighborhood for NNO events The park is adjacent to the historic Bolton Hall Museum This is a family- friendly gathering that will include art projects and face painting for kids in addition to a barbecue serving free food Other places where LAPD will be attending that will be holding similar events include: Sunland Park at 8651 Foothill Blvd. and a neighborhood in the 12000 block of Peoria Street will once again host NNO at Johnny Carson Park 400 Bob Hope Drive in Burbank from 5:30 p.m Over 30 vendors will be at the event that offers fun games Burbank Police emergency vehicles and equipment will be on-site while folks converse with Burbank officers Pennsylvania a community watch volunteer who worked with his local police department sent out a monthly newsletter concerning crime in his neighborhood He found the information gathered for his small area was not enough and began reaching out to other local community groups the volunteer established the National Association of Town Watch and reached out to communities around the country to empower neighbors That movement grew and in 1984 NNO was launched with 2.5 million neighbors across 400 communities in 23 states taking part National Night Out Events Planned Throughout the Area added by CV Weekly on July 20, 2023View all posts by CV Weekly → 2018 at 12:49 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}MONTROSE CA – To celebrate the start of National Breakfast Month on September 1 we wanted to round up the best places to eat the most important meal of the day – but we needed help we asked Patch readers to tell us their favorite breakfast and brunch spots in their Patch towns we've compiled a list of the best breakfast restaurants across Los Angeles County any restaurants in the same city that were tied by votes were all added to the list here are the best breakfast and brunch restaurants in the county Los Angeles (city and unincorporated areas): Filters Close filters Neighborhood All Arcadia Artesia Avalon Baldwin Park Burbank Claremont Culver City Downtown L.A all Aquarium Festival Point of Interest Baseball stadium Amphitheatre Venue Amusement park More Less Other all Point of Interest More Less Sort by Print Independence Day is quickly approaching which means it’s time to bust out your red liberty and the pursuit of barbecue await you cities and towns are gearing up for extravagant Fourth of July festivities with parades fireworks and fierce competitions among patriotic pooches Whether you plan to stay local or event hop here is a list of places in and around L.A County where you can celebrate the nation’s 248th birthday — and have a blast while you’re at it (Events start this weekend and continue through next week.) Stay up to date on the best things to do, see and eat in L.A Many traditional fireworks shows have been replaced by quieter, less environmentally damaging drone light shows, but there are still plenty of dazzling fireworks displays that are expected to comply with environmental rules. Pro tip: Before you head out the door, check for any Fourth of July event restrictions, postponements or cancellations. Lifestyle Berolina Bakery and Schreiner’s Fine Sausages have been serving Princess cakes and knockwurst for decades hang a left at the old United Artists theater and drive past the antiques-and-boutiques main drag Holding court at the intersection of Ocean View and Verdugo Berolina and Schreiner’s embody Montrose’s unassuming and charming qualities and have occupied their landmark adjacent storefronts for well over 50 years each Their loyal customer base resides mostly within the Foothills whose population has held steady at just over 40,000 residents over the past decade Berolina Bakery, named after the feminine personification of Berlin began as a German bakery in 1957 and has remained so through multiple ownership changes and briefly moved to Anders’s hometown of Solna to run a bakery The couple relocated to California in 1990 right around the time when Berolina’s then-owner was looking to sell the business the Karlssons discovered that Berolina’s owner wanted to lease the business rather than sell it But as they searched for other job opportunities around Los Angeles the bakery owner’s position softened and the two parties decided on a coin toss to determine their fates: If the coin landed on heads “They flipped the coin and [sold] the business to us,” says Youna Berolina remains well-loved by the Foothills community today for its delectable German-, Swedish-, and Belgian-inspired baked treats. The cardamom buns and croissants are dependably rich, while the shop’s dozen varieties of bread include olive, potato-dill, cranberry-walnut, and more. The bakery’s famous Princess cake — a Swedish confection layering custard and sponge cake under a seamless green dome of marzipan — makes a regular appearance at birthday dinners Youna particularly likes the bakery’s walnut bread and its new blood orange cake a rare update to a menu that hardly changes is the Fridays-only Belgian waffle — a delicate airy raft balanced on the edge of buttery and sweet — one of several items tied to her heritage that she’s worked to perfect over the years ‘I now know what heaven is going to be,’” she says “My waffle.” All can be enjoyed at the breezy cafe tables immediately in front of the bakery where at least one table always seems to be open and waiting for the next customer A long refrigerated meat display containing a veritable smorgasbord of house-made products greets customers entering Schreiner’s The impressive selection includes the expected sausages (bratwurst frankfurters) and cold cuts (Black Forest ham meat loaves studded with peppers and olives Retail shelves brim with German imports like Kinder chocolates and holiday stollen across from the deli display we don’t sell it,” says third-generation owner Wally Schreiner who doesn’t shy away from stocking the store abundantly with traditional German foods Those dining in eventually make their way to the snug seating area in the back by the sandwich counter; a large chalkboard menu overlooks its dark wood detailing and stained glass lamps a welcomed rarity in this current era of inflation The affordable pricing is a deliberate choice and the result of the deli’s dedication to in-house manufacturing “I pass [the savings] along instead of saying I’m just going to gouge you.” Schreiner’s is a time capsule. Regulars sit in dim corner booths eating hot tri-tip sandwiches and chips; some purchase a paper-wrapped protein from the meat counter before they leave. Other customer favorites include the pastrami sandwich, best served on Schreiner’s dark, mild rye. There are sandwiches stuffed with smoked and hot Polish sausages, liverwurst, bockwurst, and leberkase (a bologna-like German meatloaf) and pickles on a house roll or rye bread upon request Schreiner prefers the deli’s grilled cheese sandwiches — one layered with gouda All sandwiches are available a la carte or paired with a cup of daily house-made soup From their mutual beginning as an outpost of familiarity for the local German community the Karlssons and the Schreiners have grown these businesses into the formidable destinations they are today their shared local landmark status comes from their complementary offerings and the personal touch they provide qualities especially important to Montrose residents This kind of genuine care and intensive labor can take its toll over time Neither of the owners’ children have expressed interest in taking over the businesses (which their parents are content with and selling the businesses isn’t in the cards at the moment Like these two stalwarts, Montrose is changing too, attempting to balance the congenial old with the convenient new. Each year a couple more legacy businesses on the main Honolulu Avenue drag close for good, and newcomers like Valeu Espetos, Sweet Demi Lune, and Toasted Cafe pop up Berolina and Schreiner’s are holding steady continuing their long tradition of treating customers to warm hospitality along with delicate Princess cakes and unbeatable sausages 2019 at 12:16 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}LOS ANGELES CA — The Southland braced for another cold storm Wednesday and the return of icy freeways wind gusts and snow at unusually low elevations Forecasters expected the storm to move in Wednesday afternoon dropping snow levels as low as 1,500 feet by Thursday bringing the threat of snow on the grapevine again The latest storm comes just days after thousands of motorists were caught unaware and trapped by snow on the 5 Freeway the cold storm isn't expected to last long Dry conditions are forecast for Friday through early next week And temperatures will begin climbing again residents in the the Santa Clarita Valley and the western reaches of the San Fernando Valley are under frost advisories the latest storm isn't expected to drop anywhere near as much rain as last week's torrential storm National Weather Service forecasters said rainfall amounts are expected to be less than 0.25 inches across coastal and valley areas with between 0.25 and 0.50 inches across the foothills and mountains But some areas could get more rain in the event of more intensive showers or thunderstorms Showers were expected to start in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties Wednesday morning spreading into Ventura and Los Angeles counties by Wednesday afternoon or evening Snow levels are expected to range between 3,000 and 3,500 feet Wednesday falling to between 2,500 and 3,000 feet Wednesday evening and to 1,500 feet Thursday Snow amounts are generally expected to range between 1 to 3 inches in the San Gabriel Mountains and foothills above 2,500 feet although accumulation of 3 to 6 inches is possible in the eastern San Gabriels Elevations between 1,500 and 2,500 feet could potentially see a dusting to minor accumulations of snow the higher valleys of Los Angeles and Ventura counties Winter Weather advisories denoting dreadful travel conditions will be issued for all mountains and the Antelope Valley Major low elevation roadways at risk for snow showers and icy road include Interstate 5 from the Grapevine to the Santa Clarita Valley the Antelope Valley (14) Freeway and Pearblossom (138) Highway through the Antelope Valley and Soledad Canyon The very cold air aloft will help to destabilize the atmosphere on Thursday bringing the threat of brief heavy downpours with a warming trend to follow Saturday through Tuesday County Wednesday and highs of 37 degrees on Mount Wilson; 47 in Lancaster; 48 in Palmdale; 51 in Saugus; 54 in Avalon; 55 in Pasadena and Burbank; 56 in San Gabriel; 57 in Woodland Hills and at LAX; and 58 in Downtown L.A followed by slightly higher temperatures and sunny and partly cloudy skies through Tuesday Showers are also forecast in Orange County Wednesday along with highs of 32 on Santiago Peak; 45 on Ortega Highway at 2,600 feet; 50 in Fremont Canyon; 51 in Trabuco Canyon; 54 in Yorba Linda; 55 in Laguna Beach San Clemente and Mission Viejo; 56 in Newport Beach; 57 in Anaheim and Irvine; and 58 in Fullerton followed by higher temperatures and mostly sunny weather City News Service and Patch Staffer Paige Austin contributed to this report 2019 file photo shows California's mountains glistening with snow behind the Los Angeles skyline and homes above a normally-brown hillside a very wet winter has greatly reduced drought conditions in California as a series of storms coated mountains with heavy blankets of snow and unleashed drenching rains 2019 that about a third of the state has no significant dryness and only about 10 percent of the state falls into categories of drought 2019A family of six in La Crescenta dealt with the fear of a massive mountain lion that lurked in their backyard.LA CRESCENTA LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A family of six in La Crescenta dealt with the fear of a massive mountain lion that lurked in their backyard We don't want to let our kids out alone," Julie Ono said "We were in the kitchen and I looked up out the window and saw an animal." The Onos have lived in the area for five years and said they've never seen anything quite like it Julie Ono said her husband took video two days ago of the large beast roaming around The family said they get deer and other animals regularly but sightings of big and dangerous cats are rare There is a sign in the neighborhood to warn others but Ono said it's the first time in years anyone has seen a mountain lion in the neighborhood It was sitting right on our hill and it kept looking right at us I was just completely mesmerized - and terrified," Ono said The couple said they immediately taught all four of their children what to do if they encounter a mountain lion .css-yc09gy{grid-column:span 6/span 6;}@media screen and (min-width: 37.5rem){.css-yc09gy{grid-column:span 12/span 12;}}About Us.css-cd664k{display:grid;grid-row-gap:var(--chakra-space-0);grid-column-gap:var(--chakra-space-6);grid-template-columns:repeat(1 1fr));}@media screen and (min-width: 37.5rem){.css-cd664k{grid-row-gap:var(--chakra-space-8);grid-template-columns:repeat(3 By CV Weekly on June 18, 2020No Comment Because of the Safer-At-Home Order issued due to COVID-19 many people spent the time at home cleaning out closets and reorganizing their homes and yards But with all the cleaning and clearing came the challenge of what to do with furniture and large items that were no longer wanted Donation centers like Goodwill were closed during the initial Order so some people took their unwanted items and just left them on the street In one morning in the Glendale and La Crescenta areas CVW found four mattresses (one with a bed stand) a chair and a vacuum cleaner lying on the side of neighborhood streets There have always been large items dumped on local streets Briggs Avenue below Foothill Boulevard seemed to be a favorite dumping spot in La Crescenta/Montrose and one resident in Glendale said she felt the problem had gotten worse since the Safer-At-Home Order But there is no need for this illegal dumping Both Glendale and the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County have programs for bulky item pick-up “This is one of those issues that ebbs and flows with individuals moving in and out of residences,” stated Eliza Papazian “We have seen an increase in bulky item pick-up [since Safer-At-Home].” Over the years the City of Glendale has done outreach to educate individuals property owners and apartment managers on the bulky item pick-up program offered there are still those who feel it is easier to leave the items outside the residence without calling for pick-up “We have also created public service announcements that get aired on our various social media platforms newsletters and Channel 6 on a regular basis and have installed banners at several highly visible locations that inform the public of the free service we provide,” she said “Please be assured that we empathize on the issue of illegal dumping and agree that that the prompt removal of these items helps to prevent blight and ensure that our neighborhoods are well-maintained.” Community members can report bulky/abandoned items through various platforms or completing the electronic form on the city website Those placing bulky items outside are asked to report them for pick up approximately three working days prior to the refuse collection day in their area “We greatly appreciate and encourage residents to continue reporting these types of observations as soon as they see them because these types of issues are indeed an eyesore and could consequently exaggerate the problem,” Papazian added scheduled and items picked up by the Public Works Integrated Waste Division The fines for illegal dumping are $100 for the first offense and for three-time and subsequent offenders Continued violations could be referred to the City Attorney’s Office for prosecution which can bring a fine of up to $1,000 or imprisonment not to exceed six months; but that would be a rare occurrence and hasn’t happened it should be reported immediately by calling the Glendale Police Department’s non-emergency line at (818) 548-4911 “We must all work together to reduce illegal dumping by informing our neighbors of the process and contacting the City as soon as you see an item in front of your property,” Papazian said the local garbage service Burrtec has bulky item pick-up days for its customers at no extra cost Residents are asked to call at least 24 hours in advance If someone in the unincorporated area of LA County finds bulky items that have been dropped at their residence or on any street in the unincorporated portion LA County – La Crescenta/Montrose they can call (888) 838-6746 or download The Works iPhone or Android applications The Works application offers a one-stop solution for residents in the unincorporated areas of LA County to address and track nuisances of illegal dumping and property violations Mary Okeefe Done with that Couch? Don’t Dump Illegally – Call for Pick Up added by CV Weekly on June 18, 2020View all posts by CV Weekly → The second installment of one person’s Armenian flatbread obsession My version of the chicken tender is lahmajune, an Armenian flatbread that I waxed about a few months ago What I didn’t say is that Sasoun Bakery is literally part of my monthly routine because it’s next to my hair salon I get two lahmajune and an apple-shaped bottle of apple juice It’s really the ideal kind of positive reinforcement to stay well groomed Hop skip to Byblos Mediterranean Bakery, a little slice of the Levant right up in La Crescenta’s main drag of Foothill Blvd. The place is a community center for a lot of local Armenians, though the owner hails from Aleppo, Syria. While you can grab an excellent breakfast of lava bean stew the real reason I’m here on a nearly weekly basis or at least thinking about stopping over for a quick bite flimsier picks you’d get at other shops (even though I still enjoy those) the lahmajune here pick up a pizza-like crust on the edges as if the holes in the dough were sponges of that searing hot hearth What you get is a gloriously light texture that feels as if the thing could float were it not for the tomato-y smear imbued with just enough ground meat to keep it honest One kicker that I liked here: the lemon wedge that you can use to judiciously sprinkle onto the flatbread That extra tinge of acid gives the thing a tart high note to make every bite just a bit more addictive Byblos Mediterranean Bakery 2948 Foothill Blvd 2012 at 2:05 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A La Crescenta family found a bobcat in their backyard Friday morning and now officials are asking residents to keep pets inside The bobcat visited the neighborhood above La Crescenta Avenue who spotted the animal next to her backyard patio furniture Debra Herman of the Crescenta Valley Station just try to keep your pets inside," Herman said California Department of Fish & Game would not be called to the area unless the animal presents a danger or is sick This is their environment so we have to respect that to some degree," Herman said