Southern California music lovers have one more opportunity to experience the magic of Maestro Victor Vener and his world-class orchestra this weekend during the California Philharmonic 2015 summer season finale, Postcards From Abroad. The highly anticipated concert, which will be packed with riveting entertainment and awe-inspiring performances, takes place on Saturday, Aug. 22 at Santa […]
Disclosure Laws Need Updating to Hold Public Officials Accountable In the aftermath of political and financial scandals like the City of Bell, or more locally, the John Drayman embezzlement case, people across the state have raised concerns about government transparency. California legislators and other public officials must file annual forms disclosing private financial interests and […]
By Charly SHELTON On Tuesday evening, the Glendale Unified School District Board of Education held its biweekly meeting to discuss topics ranging from the merits of gaining entitlements on their properties to recognizing the retirement of teachers and staff at local schools. One of the more hotly debated issues of the meeting was of the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Now that students are back in school, the possibilities of increased traffic and dangerous situations for students sets in for school officials, parents and the Crescenta Valley Town Council. One of the areas that has been a long time concern is Rosemont Avenue at Los Amigos Street near Rosemont Middle School. Last […]
When Folks Reach Out I often praise the Crescenta Valley and what a privilege I feel it is to live here. And though for me reminders are generally not necessary, they often pop up nonetheless. For example, on Saturday I spent a sticky afternoon at the Crescenta Valley Park county building, working with the members […]
By Jason KUROSU Though a development at the Verdugo Hills Golf Course has received near unanimous opposition from the community, architect Janek Dombrowa solicited opinions and suggestions from the community for his office’s latest proposal, a 221-unit complex with community-based amenities. The Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council invited Dombrowa to present his alternative for a development at […]
Jan. 5, 1934 – June 22, 2015 With a song in his heart and love of God, family and friends in his soul, Donald Hugh Friesen took his final train to join Carolyn Ruth Friesen, his wife of 54 years, on June 22. Don was born on Jan. 5, 1934 in Washington, Iowa, the fourth […]
CVLL Registration 2015 CV Little League fall ball registration is now open on the league website www.cvlittleleague.com. Some quick notes: 1. CVLL is using a new registration provider named Blue Sombrero. Users will need to create a new account, username, and password the first time to register their child on the site. Please register children […]
Hi, CV! Orange Fest is two days away. Are you coming? We begin the festivities at 2 p.m. in the county building at CV Park, 3901 Dunsmore Ave. I don’t want to forget to name anyone so I’m not going to list the people staffing the 20odd tables. Some are serious, some are your friends, […]