By Jason KUROSU A bill that would prevent local governments from fining residents for installing artificial turf was approved with a 9-0 vote by the Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Water on Tuesday. AB 1164, co-authored by Assemblymember Mike Gatto, would prohibit cities from banning the installation of water-efficient landscaping, including artificial turf. An […]
By Jason KUROSU The House of Representatives voted in support of a rewrite of the No Child Left Behind Act, a move made to reduce federal control on schools’ accountability and performance standards. The bill, authored by Rep. John Kline (R-MN) passed by a narrow 218-213 count. Known as the Student Success Act, the bill […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “Nothing is free,” said Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Eric Matejka from Crescenta Valley Station. He was speaking last week at the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada A.M. about scams and identity theft. Matejka warned those in attendance to be cautious of offers that provide services or items for free; all they […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Avery special motorcycle trip is being planned for July 27 from Southern California to Sturgis, South Dakota. Organizers hope the inaugural Veterans Charity “Ride to Sturgis” is the beginning of a tradition that will give veterans a chance to feel the freedom of the road and to bond again as a […]
Glendale Cruise Night The community is invited to Glendale Cruise Night, a free event held in downtown Glendale and sponsored by the City of Glendale in conjunction with the Downtown Glendale Association and presented by the Economic Development Corporation. Cruise Night is Saturday, July 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and features pre-1980 cars, […]
Photo by Charly SHELTON The athletic field at Crescenta Valley High School is in the process of being replaced. The field is a favorite spot for local residents who want to walk or jog in a well-lit location.
By Mary O’KEEFE A meeting regarding the search for a new Glendale Unified School District superintendent was held at Crescenta Valley High School on July 9 at MacDonald Auditorium. The audience was small, about a dozen people, but those who were there shared their opinions on what qualities they would like to see in a […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Early Rodders, a gathering of classic cars, and Century 21 Crest are celebrating summer nights with a car show every Tuesday. The cars are parked along the lot to the west of the real estate location at 4005 Foothill Blvd. at Lowell Avenue. This is the second year Early Rodders have […]
By Mary O’KEEFE U.S. Forest Service and Los Angeles County Fire Dept. responded to a small fire in a campground near Newcomb’s Ranch in the Angeles National Forest on Monday. A call from people at the campground came into the U.S. Forest Service fire station at 7:06 a.m., said Nathan Judy, U.S. Forest Service spokesman. […]
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