Treasures of the Valley » Mike Lawler

Flood Stories – Tales from The American Legion Hall Like the armchair adventurer, we can now look back on the cold terror of the 1934 New Year’s Flood from the comfort of a warm spring day. Here is another story from our valley’s greatest tragedy from over 80 years ago. This took place at the […]

NEWS FROM SACRAMENTO » ASSEMBLYMEMBER MIKE GATTO

Foothills Relay for Life Brings Awareness of Those in Need, and How We Can Help   Few community events are more powerful to experience than the Foothills Relay for Life, an annual event held at Clark Magnet High School to raise money for the American Cancer Society and bring heightened awareness of the more than […]

News from CV Alliance

Hi, CV! We don’t want our daughter to drink, although I hope that she goes to at least one party where teens drink flavored vodka in Gatorade bottles while I’m a text away. Since April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and college acceptance letters are in, what’s going on after high school? According to the National […]

Weather in the Foothills

“Came the Spring with all its splendor, All its birds and all its blossoms, All its flowers, and leaves, and grasses.” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, “Hiawatha” The stirrings of springtime were well underway before its actual March arrival date. Warmer than average winter weather prompted an early bloom for many trees, shrubs, grasses and flowers […]

White’s Gallery Hosts GAA Spring Salon

By Jason KUROSU The collected works of Glendale Art Association members were on display Saturday, with local artists participating in GAA’s Spring Salon reception, one of two annual GAA exhibits. Since 1922, the Glendale Art Association has offered opportunities for local artists to develop their talents and display their works, with a fall exhibit that […]

From the desk of the Publisher

From the desk of the Publisher

An Honorary Canney An Honorary Canney Another week sees me in (today) sunny New Hampshire. While it has been a challenging time here on many fronts, I have also learned much from those who live here. For instance: driving in the snow. Since arriving I have been staying with almost-family, Carolyn and Albie, who have […]

IN Brief

Rosemont Preserve Open Gate The next Rosemont Preserve open gate is on Sunday, April 19 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.  All are invited to spend the afternoon at the Rosemont Preserve enjoying the poppies blooming and the beautiful green spring growth everywhere! This is a chance to visit the Preserve and wander the trail. […]

Public Turns Out for Hearing on SR-710 Draft EIR

By Jason KUROSU On Tuesday night, Caltrans and Metro held the second of four public hearings regarding the SR-710 Study’s Draft Environmental Impact Report, which was released in March and available for public comment until July 6. Residents hailing from various cities within the approximately 100 square mile study area ventured to the Pasadena Convention […]

Banning Banners

Banning Banners

By Mary O’KEEFE People who hang banners around the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County/La Crescenta have been asked to take them down. For as long as anyone can remember banners promoting everything from country fairs to little league have been zip-tied to fences in areas like Ramsdell Avenue and Foothill Boulevard and the La […]

Fighting Cancer at Annual Relay for Life

Fighting Cancer at Annual Relay for Life

By Isiah REYES The annual Relay for Life of the Foothills fundraiser was held at Clark Magnet High School on April 11-12 for cancer survivors, friends and families and all types of supporters as they walked the track for 24 straight hours to raise funds and awareness for cancer research. “Many people have had cancer […]