Restoration Day at Preserve The next Rosemont Preserve restoration day is Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Plans include removing invasive plants and performing some trail maintenance. There will also be weeding and watering of the south slope plants. The preserve is located in La Crescenta at the north end of Rosemont […]
Five vying for one city council seat offer their perspective on how to improve Glendale. By Jason KUROSU his year’s candidates for one seat on the Glendale City Council took part in the second of two local forums Monday night at the Sparr Heights Community Center. Hosted by the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Subcommittee released its draft proposal significantly upping funding for planetary science: “I’m very pleased that the subcommittee has made such a strong investment in planetary science – one of the Crown Jewels of NASA’s portfolio. With this funding increase, we will be able to keep Mars […]
By Ted AYALA Glendale City Council on Tuesday night urged Councilmember Dave Weaver to enroll in sexual harassment training after allegations came to light accusing him of inappropriate behavior, including groping a woman in Montrose last year. The allegations were brought to public attention last month. A former friend of Weaver’s, Lolita Gonzalves, claimed that […]
“Sweet May hath come to love us, Flowers, trees, their blossoms don; And through the blue heavens above us The very clouds move on.” ~ Heinrich Heine, 19th Century German poet, “Book of Songs” The sparse showers of April have passed. A few sprinkles fell on Tuesday, even though May is the month for flowers […]
By Mary O’KEEFE he American Legion Post 288 is in the midst of a facelift – a much needed facelift. For years the building has been struggling with plumbing issues, outdated appliances and carpet that defied cleaning, but all of that is changing thanks to Home Depot. “Home Depot has a core value of giving […]
By Ted AYALA A bill that would see the Golden State become the next in a handful of states that recognize the sovereignty of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic came one step closer to reality Monday afternoon. The California State Assembly Rules Committee (CSARC) voted 9-1 in favor of the resolution. The bill, which is known as […]
By Jason KUROSU Though featured for various field trips throughout the local area, the Rosemont Preserve was opened up Tuesday morning to its first visiting class from South Glendale. Two second grade classes from Horace Mann Elementary School took a bus to La Crescenta for a chance for some hands-on learning within the 7.75 acres […]
Tail Wagging Good Time It is with a full heart (and stomach) that I report that the Taste of Montrose on Sunday was a rousing success. ToM is an annual fundraiser for Prom Plus. It was started eight years ago when the organization’s coffers were rather low. I had attended a couple of the Taste […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On April 26, more than 100 athletes competed in the Special Olympics at Crescenta Valley High School. This year was the first time Montrose Church sponsored the event. For years it was under the supervision of CV CAN (Crescenta Valley is Committed to Athletic Needs) with Montrose Church as their partner. Kim […]