Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning

An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 18. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to capture the morning light and citizen scientists, bring your iNaturalist and Merlin apps to identify birds and add wildlife sightings!

The gate will be open from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

The Preserve is located at the north end of Rosemont Avenue, just past the chain link fence. As street parking is limited, please park at Two Strike Park, 5107 Rosemont Ave. Those with mobility issues who require a closer parking spot should contact the Rosemont Preserve Committee.

Those planning on walking the trails should wear sturdy shoes and bring water to drink.  

This event is free to the public and suitable for all ages; no reservations required. Rain cancels. Sorry, no pets please.  

For further information, contact the Friends of the Rosemont Preserve at RosemontFriends@gmail.com.

CVHS Instrumental Music Hosting Clothing Drive

The CVIMF (Crescenta Valley Instrumental Music Foundation) is having its bi-annual clothing drive is on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon and Sunday, Jan. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the CVHS band parking lot in the 4300 block of Ramsdell Avenue.

Participating is easy – donors drive up, stay in their car and student volunteers will unload bags. 

All clothing collected is donated through a non-profit partner that pays by the pound, with 100% of the proceeds directly supporting the CVHS instrumental music programs, which include jazz band, symphony, concert band and the wind and string ensembles. The clothing is then sent to those in need.

I-5 Closures Announced

Caltrans announces an extended weekend closure on northbound Interstate 5 (I-5) between Empire Avenue and Buena Vista Street in the city of Burbank for pavement rehabilitation work. This is the first of a series of extended weekend closures on the I-5 between Empire Avenue and Cohasset Street for this project.

Beginning at 10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23 through 5 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, crews will reduce northbound I-5 to two lanes between Empire Avenue/San Fernando Boulevard and Buena Vista Street. In addition, northbound I-5 will be fully closed overnight between the closure limits for restriping on Saturday, Jan. 24 and Monday, Jan. 26. The westbound State Route 134 (SR-134) connector to northbound I-5 will also be closed for the duration of the extended weekend closure.

Motorists are strongly encouraged to seek alternate routes to reach their destinations during the extended weekend closure. Detour signs will be posted. All lanes and ramps will reopen to the public by 5 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 26.

Visit the Caltrans Quickmap for the latest road conditions and closures.

This is the first of six 55-hour extended weekend closures scheduled through February 2026. Construction is expected to be complete in summer 2027. This work is part of a pavement rehabilitation project to replace damaged pavement on I-5 between Empire Avenue undercrossing (UC) and Cohasset Street UC to improve ride quality and safety.

Local Float Garners Award

The La Cañada Flintridge entry in the 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade “Goin’ Nutz” won the Mayor’s Trophy. In celebration, the La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Assn. invites the community to its installation dinner on Friday, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. The dinner is at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club, 5500 Godbey Drive in LCF; tickets can be purchased for $65 at www.LCFTRA.org. 

Entries for the 2027 La Cañada Flintridge Float Design Contest are now being accepted. Visit https://tinyurl.com/yc2u2cpp for details.

Citywide Public Art Landmarks RFQ

The City of Glendale has released a public art landmark RFQ presenting three different project opportunities. The aim is to create world-class public artwork in a diverse range of mediums designed to engage the community, showcasing the cultural diversity of the City, and enhancing the various civic and public spaces. 

To learn more, visit https://www.glendaleartsandculture.org/publicartrfq.

The application for the 2026 Performance Series is now open. Performance groups based in the Southern California region and made up of trios or larger are invited to apply for the Brand Summer Music Series and the Jewel City Concert Series.The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 at 5 p.m. 

Glendale Seeks Community Input on Economic Strategic Plan

The City of Glendale’s Economic Development Division (EDD) is seeking community input as it updates its 3-Year Economic Development Strategic Plan, which will guide the City’s economic priorities and initiatives from 2026 through 2029.

To ensure the plan reflects the community’s needs, Glendale is gathering feedback from local businesses, regional partners, nonprofit organizations, and residents. Input collected through a brief survey will help the City better understand Glendale’s current economic landscape and identify opportunities for future growth, strengthening the city’s economic development efforts to support local businesses and attract new ones.

  The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. Share thoughts by Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.

  Take the survey at Bit.ly/EDPlanSurvey (case sensitive).

  For more information about Glendale’s current 3-Year Economic Development Strategic Plan, visit ChooseGlendaleCA.com/strategic-plan.

Artist Submissions Now Open for City of Glendale Public Art Landmarks Projects

The Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Dept., on behalf of the City of Glendale’s Arts & Culture Commission (ACC), has announced that submissions are now open for the next round of the Citywide Public Art Landmarks RFQ. This initiative will commission up to 10 long-term or permanent public artworks placed throughout the city to enhance public spaces, celebrate Glendale’s cultural diversity and encourage meaningful community engagement.
Applications are open through Jan. 30 at 5 p.m. This RFQ is for qualifications only and applicants should not submit design proposals at this stage. A shortlist of finalists will be selected to develop concepts and will receive a stipend for their design work.

  Each location invites imaginative, forward-thinking approaches that elevate the surrounding public environment.

  Artists and artist teams are encouraged to consider how their practice aligns with the needs and goals of each site. Applicants may apply to one or multiple opportunities. A shortlist of artists will advance to the next stage to develop and present full design concepts to the Glendale Arts and Culture Commission.

  For more information, visit GlendaleArtsAndCulture.org/PublicArtRFQ. To apply, visit lebasseprojects.submittable.com/submit.