Where was our Native-American Village? Members of the Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley recently discussed this question. From historical records we know that there was a Tongva village called “Wiqanga,” and that it was associated with La Tuna Canyon. Wiqanga means “place of the thorns,” referring to the prickly pear cactus that grows […]
Freedom of the Press: A Bipartisan Priority Earlier this month, I joined Republican and Democratic colleagues from the House and Senate to welcome Hatice Cengiz for her first visit to the United States after the brutal murder of her fiancée, Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. In October 2018, Hatice accompanied Jamal to the Saudi consulate […]
Reminder of Flag Code With Memorial Day observances and gatherings approaching, I would like to offer key points in the U.S. Flag Code, comprising Title 4 of the United States Code. Following U.S. Supreme Court decisions in 1989 and in 1990, enforcement of anti-desecration statutes, including bans on burning the flag as a public protest, […]
Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station has a new captain. It was announced today, Wednesday, that Todd Deeds will fill the position of captain at the station. The position was previously held by former Captain Chris Blasnek, who was recently promoted to commander and transferred to oversee the South Patrol Division. Blasnek served as captain from April […]
The Board of Education has scheduled a vote on a contract for the next GUSD superintendent of schools. The board is expected to take action on affirming Dr. Vivian Ekchian as the district’s next superintendent at it upcoming meeting on Tuesday, May 21. Dr. Ekchian currently serves as deputy superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified […]
This Week at LCIF Come to Lutheran Church in the Foothills on May 19 at 9 a.m. for a time of education for all ages then at 10 a.m. for family worship. Children, Youth, and Family Director Stephen Robertson will be preaching on “Love One Another.” All are welcome! Lutheran Church in the Foothills, the […]
GLENDALE KIWANIS PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIPS Kiwanians Karen Swan and Lisa Brooks will present the Glendale Kiwanis Scholarship Awards program on Friday, May 17 at the lunch meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Glendale. Guests are welcome at the lunch meeting. The cost to attend, which includes lunch, is $15. Meeting starts at noon. The Club meets […]
By Mary O’KEEFE State Senator Anthony Portantino has received many awards throughout his years of service but on Saturday, May 11, he received an award that wasn’t just for himself, but honored his family who immigrated through Ellis Island about 100 years ago. Portantino was awarded the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor Award. “This […]
By Julie BUTCHER “Glendale’s greatest strength is in the beauty of its residential communities, the naturally exquisite mountains, along with a lively civic district. Charming neighborhoods are a big draw to Glendale. That’s why I moved here,” said Kathleen Clark of the Bellehurst Hillslopes neighborhood to the Glendale City Council at its Tuesday night meeting. […]