By Jason KUROSU Continuing efforts to integrate bicycling into the community, nonprofit Walk Bike Glendale will be hosting a kids’ bike safety workshop. The event will be hosted in partnership with Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital and Glendale Healthy Kids on Saturday, Sep. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pacific Community Center, […]
By Charly SHELTON Rosemont Middle School’s Music Department will hold its 7th Annual Pancake Breakfast Concert on Sept. 26 at the school. This yearly fundraiser benefits the award-winning band, led by teacher Rod Yonkers. “[The funds can be used] on music, instruments, repair, anything like that,” said Yonkers. “Last year we bought a bassoon, the […]
Crescenta Valley High School’s Instrumental Music Foundation (CVIM) is holding its 7th Annual Korean BBQ on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the CVHS quad. Tickets are $15, with all proceeds going to benefit the CVIM. The evening will feature live music by the CV Jazz Band and performances from traditional […]
Finally, A Historic Preservation Ordinance For La Crescenta! I’m asked regularly what can be done to preserve older homes from demolition, and my response has always been, “It depends on where you live.” Communities around us such as Sunland/Tujunga and Glendale have for many years enjoyed the ability to preserve their history by working through […]
Breaking Community News coming from the CV Town Council this month: I am proud to announce that Supervisor Michael Antonovich has secured $1 million for medians along Foothill Boulevard in the unincorporated area of La Crescenta. Over the years people have always said it sure would be nice to have medians on Foothill. Look how […]
Hi, CV! Back by popular demand: the DEA Prescription Drug Take Back. Bring your old, unwanted, unused medicines to convenient drop-off locations on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for safe, and anonymous, disposal. Locations include Rite-Aid in La Crescenta and LCF, and CVS in Montrose. Bring your medicines and sharps (needles, […]
Hoorah for the Small Town Paper Small town newspapers are the backbone of communities. There are hundreds across this great nation. Technology floating around in space cannot replace the newspaper in your hands. It is the glue of the neighborhood that binds and unites. [Publisher] Robin Goldsworthy’s dedication and perseverance for [six] […]
By Jason KUROSU A proposal that would raise state gas taxes and charge a vehicle fee to California drivers is unlikely to pass before legislative sessions end this Friday. Gov. Brown’s proposal would provide $3.6 billion annually for rehabbing roadways with a 6-cent gas tax increase and an 11-cent diesel tax increase. A $65 annual […]
By Charly SHELTON The Montrose Shopping Park Association held its monthly meeting last Thursday to address issues that affect all businesses and patrons of the shopping park. Among the topics were the board’s confirmed plans for the annual White Friday celebration as well as details surrounding Oktoberfest taking place on Oct. 3. Landscaping throughout the […]
Approximately 35 to 40 residents crowded the S-T Neighborhood Watch meeting in room 104 of North Valley City Hall on Aug. 25. LAPD Senior Lead Officer (SLO) Cesar Contreras opened the meeting by citing a slight recent uptick in Foothill Division crime stats. These continually fluctuate, he said, so small month-to-month rises and drops aren’t […]