New Planning Initiatives Los Angeles County Public Works and the cities of Glendale and La Cañada Flintridge announced a new planning initiative along Foothill Boulevard, between Lowell Avenue and Oak Grove Drive. Community input is urged as Los Angeles County Public Works explores active transportation improvements along the corridor, including new and upgraded bike lanes, […]
On Thursday, Oct. 13 Assemblymember Laura Friedman honored Descanso Gardens as Non-Profit of the Year in Assembly District 43. The organization was presented with a resolution and all staffers – a total of 68 employees – and 22 Descanso Gardens Guild board of trustees members received a certificate of recognition from the Assemblymember. “During the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Last week CVW reported on a Glendale Teacher Association (GTA) demonstration at the offices of the Glendale Unified School District. The GUSD administration did not respond to questions by press time last week; however, below are their responses to questions asked by CVW concerning the negotiations with GTA. The teachers’ union has […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The City of Glendale will be reaching out to the community to share information on the Scholl Canyon Biogas Project. During a Glendale City Council meeting councilmembers discussed the importance of reaching out to the public to explain what their plan will be regarding the Scholl Canyon project. CVW contacted Atineh Haroutunian, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Law enforcement, emergency responders, school administrators and those who work on drug use issues have been ringing the warning bell for quite a while regarding fentanyl use. It is a drug that has become incredibly popular and unbelievably dangerous. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were about 107,622 […]
Local CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) members gathered outside the CV Sheriff’s Station in preparation of today’s, Thursday’s, ShakeOut. The annual event, which takes place at 10:20 a.m. on Oct. 20, urges the community to take part in earthquake drills and practice earthquake safety. CERT trainees also learned fire suppression, how to prepare their family […]
“During an earthquake, many older homes slide and topple because they are not bolted to their foundations,” stated State Senator Anthony Portantino. “The California Geological Survey has mapped dozens of faults throughout our region. On a regular basis, the state maps new faults that cut through multiple towns, landmarks and even individual buildings. These facts […]
Oct. 16 500 block of Alta Canyada Road in La Cañada Flintridge, a rear glass door window was shattered and several rooms were ransacked. Only one item was reported stolen at the time. The burglary occurred between 5:30 p.m. and 8 pm. 5200 block of Gould Avenue in La Cañada Flintridge, the glass to a […]
Oct. 20 is International ShakeOut Day, which gives schools, businesses, organizations and individuals a chance to review their disaster plan. By Mary O’KEEFE The ShakeOut, which began as the Great ShakeOut in Southern California in 2008, was originally a drill designed to educate the public on how to protect themselves during a large earthquake […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Crescenta Valley Town Council is accepting applications for several Council seats. The applications must be submitted, with a $100 filing fee, by Oct. 19. Applications are available on the Council website, www.thecvcouncil.org. Elections are being held for three regular positions, each position serves a three-year term, and three alternate positions, each […]