By Brandon HENSLEY LA County’s Regional Planning and Public Works Dept. is preparing to send a survey to La Crescenta residents regarding their feelings on lighting within certain areas. At the June 15 Crescenta Valley Town Council meeting, Carmen Sainz and Bruce Durbin from Public Works told council it will mail a three-page survey to […]
For the Love of Family Thank you to those people who took the time to let me know that they enjoyed – and were inspired by – last week’s column. If you remember, I shared my feelings of helplessness following the many attacks and losses that the world is still reeling from. I also shared […]
“One can follow the sun, of course, but I have always thought that it is best to know some winter, too, so that the summer, when it arrives, is the more gratefully received.” ~ Beatriz Williams, “Along the Infinite Sea” Summer has arrived, whether at the iconic monoliths of England’s Stonehenge or along the foothills […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Elsie Hughes celebrated her 100th birthday with a party on Saturday at the American Legion Post 288. She sat at her table as guests came by, shook her hand and wished her well. She sat calmly with an elegance not often seen in these modern times. She smiled as folks greeted her, […]
CVCA Meets Tonight The Crescenta Valley Community Association will meet starting at 6 p.m. tonight, Thursday, June 22 at the La Crescenta Library. The meeting is starting an hour early so new Glendale Councilmember Vrej Agajanian can address the group. There will also be updates on local land use and development issues. The meeting is […]
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close portions of the Foothill (210) Freeway as part of an ongoing pavement rehabilitation project. Residents and local businesses located near the freeway may experience noise, vibrations and dust associated with construction activities. Noise levels will not exceed state and federal regulations. Water trucks will be used to […]
After being shuttered since 2013, the retirement home is almost ready to accept new residents. By Julie BUTCHER Twelve Oaks Lodge is in the process of re-opening its La Crescenta location to serve the seniors and families of the Crescenta Valley and is accepting reservations now. Sandy Solis, the facility’s new executive director, said, “Twelve […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Amateur radio, or ham radio, enthusiasts from the Crescenta Valley Radio Club will be at Verdugo Park in Glendale on the weekend of June 24-25 to join other ham radio operators throughout North America as they participate in the annual Field Day, described as a ham radio’s open house. Every June since […]
By Brian CHERNICK Glendale City Councilmembers on Tuesday voted to take the first steps in greatly reducing the city’s carbon footprint by converting landfill methane into reusable energy to power homes in the city. The council approved a Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) to secure the $14 million proposed project cost with Western Energy Systems. […]
By Julie BUTCHER Director James Bodnar opened the Crescenta Valley Water District (CVWD) board’s public hearing regarding the rate increase proposed for water rates by welcoming those in attendance, noting “ours is a community water and sewer district.” “That’s why,” he added, “the key point tonight is to listen.” District management analyzed cost and usage […]