Divided We Fall On July 2, 2020, the CV Weekly published an article that I had written titled, “United We Stand?” that contained my thoughts about the state of the country as we approached the Independence Day holiday. Earlier that year, I had lost my son from an overdose of fentanyl, we were in the […]
Are Our Local Bears True Natives? Well, yes and no. It’s complicated! Here’s the very unusual story of the history of bears in our area. Going back to pre-history, we locally had the short-faced bear. It was a real monster, weighing a ton, as tall as a man while on all fours and up to […]
It All Started in Montrose! The Congress of the United States on June 9, 1966 by joint resolution approved H.J. Resolution 763 proclaiming the week in which June 14th occurs as National Flag Week, and the same resolution requested that the President is to issue every year a proclamation and also to call upon citizens […]
The Sunland-Tujunga Bicentennial Trail, developed in 1976, is now the America 250 Trail. In the past weeks, we’ve visited 15 of the 25 locations highlighted on this journey into the past. This week’s stops on the trail are Figmaka’s Market at 9960 Tujunga Canyon Blvd., the American Legion Hall at 10039 Pinewood Ave., and the […]
Differentiating Local Needs Thank you to the CV [Weekly newspaper] for raising a question that is so important to so many people in our community. One point that needs to be emphasized is that Glendale is not Santa Monica or La Cañada. Every proposed development is different, raises different issues and deserves to be evaluated […]
Glendale and Montrose Railway – Driving the Route During the big growth years of 1913 to 1930, the Glendale and Montrose Railway, an electrified trolley line, connected Montrose and the rest of the valley to the larger world of Glendale and Los Angeles. Last week I got together with a group of history buffs to […]
Assemblymember Schultz’s Bills on the Assembly Floor After nearly five months of work, the California State Assembly is quickly approaching the deadline to pass our measures over to the state Senate. I am so grateful for the many residents of the 44th Assembly District who have taken the time to interact with our office with questions, […]
‘A Bigoted Community’ – Really? I was at both of the meetings regarding the proposed development at Briggs and Foothill. I did not observe a “mob scene” as stated by Mr. Frank Colcord. There were over 300 people in attendance at the second meeting and, yes, they were animated and frustrated when questions were avoided […]
The Old Well and Barn on America 250 The Sunland-Tujunga Bicentennial Trail, developed in 1976, is now the America 250 Trail. In the past weeks, we’ve visited 13 of the 25 locations highlighted on this journey into the past. On we go to take in this week’s sights of Sister Elsie’s Well at 6720 St. […]
Council Reflects on Proposed Housing Project As spring continues, the Crescenta Valley Town Council has spent the past month focused on meaningful engagement, public safety and celebrating the people who make Crescenta Valley such a special place in which to live. From well-attended public forums to community events and student recognition, here’s a look at […]