$20 Million Additional Funding for Cutting-Edge Energy Program On Tuesday, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA), Rob Woodall (R-GA) and Jared Polis (D-CO) passed a bipartisan amendment to the Energy and Water Appropriations bill which would boost funding for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) by $20 million, to a total of $70 million a year. Started […]
The Crescenta Valley Station has joined other Los Angeles Sheriff Department stations and other police agencies in being proactive regarding dangerous driving. Crescenta Valley Station has implemented STTOP (Sheriff’s Teen Traffic Offender Program). The STTOP program is an innovative intervention program developed by the Lost Hills/Malibu Station to educate young drivers and their parents. It […]
A tasty reward for staying cool, that’s the Operation Chill Program. Once again, deputies will be on the look out for kids who are doing the right thing. Operation Chill Program is a 7-Eleven outreach program in partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies will recognize kids for doing things like riding their […]
By Jason KUROSU Beginning July 1, the Crescenta Valley Water District raised water rates at an estimated cost of $4.57 per household, citing infrastructural and maintenance-related necessities. As expected, there was backlash from CVWD customers, who have regularly lamented rising water rates. At the July 9 CVWD board meeting, the board discussed some of the […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN The City of Glendale has joined a number of cities across California with the implementation of an ordinance banning the use of carryout plastic bags at large food retailers. The ordinance, which took effect on July 1, will also require smaller food retailers to follow suit at the end of the year. […]
Memories of the 4th Well, another 4th of July has passed complete with a fantastic fireworks show at La Crescenta Elementary School courtesy of the Crescenta Valley Fireworks Assn. According to organizers, this year was especially successful due to the perfect weather that we enjoyed in addition to the expertise of Fireworks America, the company […]
Foothill MWD Continuing to Offer Rebates for Conservation Foothill Municipal Water District (FMWD) will continue to provide rebates for high efficiency toilets, turf removal and rain barrels beginning with the new fiscal year, July 1, 2013, announced Nina Jazmadarian, General Manager of FMWD. During the previous fiscal year that ended June 30, 2013, $30,041 in […]
Over 40 staff members of the Glendale Unified School District complete training that may save lives. By Jason KUROSU In preparation for a potential major disaster, 41 Glendale Unified School District principals and administrators received a three-day course in Community Emergency Response Training (CERT). The CERT program is intended to aid the public in the […]
Despite the extreme heat, the Montrose Classic Car Show was a success, according to Linda McMenamin, Montrose Shopping Park Assn. events coordinator. Classic cars lined the 2200 and 2300 blocks of Honolulu Avenue on a very warm Saturday afternoon. The annual event attracts thousands of guests to the shopping park. In addition to having a […]