By Ted AYALA Following its approval last week of sweeping anti-smoking measures that banned smoking in all new residential units, the Glendale City Council continued on Tuesday to tweak its ordinances, this time increasing the distance between smoking and non-smoking areas in outdoor patios. The space between the sections increased from 10 to 15 feet. […]
June 3 Ocean View Boulevard and the Foothill (210) freeway in Montrose, a 29-year-old Montrose man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after a deputy conducted a traffic stop at 3:39 a.m. 3100 block of El Caminito Street in La Crescenta, a 32-year-old Tujunga man was […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The Crescenta Valley High School cycling team wrapped its finest season to date last month, winning its first ever championship in northern California. As part of the National Interscholastic Cycling Federation (NICA), CV’s win on the weekend of May 18 and May 19 up state at Stafford Lake Park gave the school […]
Hundreds of students across the Crescenta Valley said goodbye to those they’ve known for the last several years and prepare to move on to the next level in their lives. By Mary O’KEEFE Many foothills kids slept in on Wednesday after a Tuesday that marked the beginning of summer break as graduation/promotion ceremonies were celebrated […]
Glendale Water & Power is proposing an electric rate increase phased in over five years to focus on: Aligning pricing with the true cost of providing service to residential and commercial customers. Smart and timely investments in renewable energy to meet state mandates Upgrading and modernizing our infrastructure for continued service reliability. The approximate system […]
On a motion by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, the Board of Supervisors unanimously ratified the proclamation a local state of emergency resulting from the Powerhouse fire. Started on May 30, the fire has burned approximately 32,032 acres and is 60% contained. A total of 15 structures have been damaged, 6 destroyed, […]
Today, Rep. Adam Schiff and Senator Dianne Feinstein announced the U.S. Forest Service now has available a specifically equipped helicopter to combat wildfires at night. Four years ago, during the Station Fire – the largest wildfire in Los Angeles county history – the potentially critical night flying tool was not available to the Forest Service. As […]
More than 80 locations across Los Angeles County will be participating in the Hands Only CPR Sidewalk CPR Day today, Tuesday June 4. The one-day event is coordinated by the L.A. County Emergency Medical Services Agency, The L.A. County Fire Department and the American Heart Association to help improve cardiac arrest survival. The Hands Only […]
Assemblymember Mike Gatto’s bill to protect communities from contaminated property passes assembly. The bill has already received enthusiastic support from business organizations, environmental advocates, and local governments like the California League of Cities and the City of Burbank. Sacramento, CA – Communities struggling with decaying and contaminated properties will have new tools available to revitalize […]
CV citizens set time aside to get trained to help themselves – and their neighbors – after a major disaster. By Mary O’KEEFE Enlightening, educational, insightful, empowering and fun. These are just some of the words used to describe a 21-hour Community Emergency Response Team – CERT – class taught by Los Angeles County Fire […]