A Decade Old, Motorcade Honors Founder Jean Maluccio

A Decade Old, Motorcade Honors Founder Jean Maluccio

By Mikaela STONE The 9/11 Patriot Day Motorcade commemorates the attacks of 2001 as it winds its way through the foothills area.  It was 10 years ago that the CV Chamber of Commerce’s 9/11 Patriot Day Motorcade, composed of 30 cars and only two police escorts, rolled out for the first time. It wound its […]

Know Your Fire Zone

Los Angeles County public safety agencies and the County’s Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced the “Know Your Zone” campaign, a collaborative effort that aims to prepare residents and businesses for emergencies or evacuations. Included in this roll-out are the cities of Santa Clarita and La Cañada Flintridge; the communities of Agua Dulce, Altadena, Castaic, […]

New Ordinance Proposed Concerning Short Term Rentals

New Ordinance Proposed Concerning Short Term Rentals

By Mary O’KEEFE   The Crescenta Valley Town Council has released information concerning a community outreach meeting by the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collectors Office concerning the proposed ordinance that is slated to be adopted on Sept. 19 and take effect in March 2024. This ordinance will only apply to the unincorporated areas […]

WEATHER WATCH <<< TAKING A LOOK OUTSIDE OUR WINDOW

By Mary O’KEEFE I don’t know about you but there seem to be a lot more insects this summer than past seasons. I did some research and found that the increase in insects, like flies, may also be why my tomato plants are producing fewer tomatoes. I have made several trips to Armstrong Garden Center […]

From the Desk of the Publisher <<< Robin Goldsworthy

An Uplifting Spirit   Things have been crazy in the Goldsworthy household these past few weeks. I sit on the boards of the Kiwanis Club of Glendale, the Salvation Army, Prom Plus and the CV Chamber of Commerce, among others. For the Kiwanis Club, Steve and I were planning to host a wine and toffee […]

In brief

Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day The community is invited to the Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. to help protect the natural habitat at Rosemont Preserve. Volunteers will be cleaning up the trails for upcoming field trips, weeding the demonstration garden and removing invasive plants the pose a fire […]

A Runner with – and for – Heart

A Runner with – and for – Heart

By Mikaela STONE Family is what inspired Peter Noyes to start running. Now he helps families all over the world have hope for their children who have heart disease. Noyes has been running since 2012 when the birth of his daughter made him realize he wanted to be a healthier father. Having grown up in […]

Glendale Calls for Artsakh Support

By Mary O’KEEFE   On Aug. 28, the Glendale City Council voted to approve sending aid to Martuni in Artsakh, a city that is experiencing a humanitarian crisis. This action follows an Aug. 10 request made by the Office of the Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) Republic in the USA seeking the City’s assistance to help Glendale’s sister […]

Crime blotter

Sept. 2 4400 block of Bel Aire Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, a resident reported discovering a white surveillance camera concealed in a bush near the front driveway of her residence. The camera was pointed toward the front windows and doors of the home, giving the viewer access to the inside of her home. The […]

Portantino’s Striking Worker Bill Passes Assembly Insurance Committee

Last week Senate Bill 799, authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino, passed the Assembly Insurance Committee. The bill seeks to provide unemployment insurance (UI) for striking workers. The bill is sponsored by the California Labor Federation and is jointly authored by Assemblymember Chris Holden and Senator Maria Elena Durazo.   “California is seeing an unprecedented […]