By Mary O’KEEFE Amateur radio, or ham radio, enthusiasts from the Crescenta Valley Radio Club will be at Verdugo Park in Glendale on the weekend of June 24-25 to join other ham radio operators throughout North America as they participate in the annual Field Day, described as a ham radio’s open house. Every June since […]
By Brian CHERNICK Glendale City Councilmembers on Tuesday voted to take the first steps in greatly reducing the city’s carbon footprint by converting landfill methane into reusable energy to power homes in the city. The council approved a Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) to secure the $14 million proposed project cost with Western Energy Systems. […]
By Vincent PAGE While Friday night lights are still months away, the Crescenta Valley High School varsity football team is already getting ready for the season ahead. Practices are held during the hottest parts of the day, followed by hours spent in the weight room that include excruciating workouts created by defensive coordinator Dennis Gossard. […]
By Julie BUTCHER Director James Bodnar opened the Crescenta Valley Water District (CVWD) board’s public hearing regarding the rate increase proposed for water rates by welcoming those in attendance, noting “ours is a community water and sewer district.” “That’s why,” he added, “the key point tonight is to listen.” District management analyzed cost and usage […]
VINTAGE TEA AND FASHION SHOW The USC-VHH Women’s Council is hosting a vintage tea and fashion show today, Thursday, June 15 at noon at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital council rooms. Funds raised will benefit the new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The cost is $30 per person/ RSVP by June 12 to Barbara.Jordan@VHH.USC.EDU or call (818) […]
Feeling Helpless – But Not Hopeless It was a helpless feeling that I had waking up Wednesday morning to the news that a gunman had opened fire on five people – mainly Republican legislators – while they were practicing for a charity softball game in Virginia. This was after I went to bed Tuesday night […]
By Charly SHELTON A few weeks ago, back in early March, a confectionery icon held a soft opening to little pomp or circumstance at Universal CityWalk. Though a huge trend in Portland, Denver and Austin, this is the first location to hit the Golden State. The wait times were long, the doughnuts were sweet and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Opioid overdose rates have tripled since 2000 with more deaths reported in the United States in 2014 than in any previous year on record, according to a report issued in 2016 by the Food and Drug Administration titled “Naloxone for Treatment of Opioid Overdose.” According to the FDA, there were a total […]
E3 – the Electronic Entertainment Expo – is here and the new and upcoming releases look great. Whether it’s big name releases like Far Cry 5 and Destiny 2, or new gaming avenues in virtual reality and wearable technology like the Phase Space VR system or the Whirlwind environmental effects generator, E3 can suit any […]
On the morning of June 1, Rosemont Middle School promoted 617 of its students onto the next phase of their academic career. On hand from the district were Dr. Kelly King, assistant superintendent and Nayiri Nahabedian, president of the board of education. Student speakers Keeley Gibson, Adarsh Chilkunda, Angela Ter-Vardanyan and Andrew Alan Kim reflected […]