By Nicole MOORE On Sept. 20, Lincoln Elementary SOn Sept. 20, Lincoln Elementary School’s kindergarten and first grade students ventured to the Glendale Fire Station 28 to attend a reading of “Red the Fire Truck: A Story of Friendship” with the book’s author Debi Devens. Devens, who has previously written for various blogs and newspapers, […]
Time for Bipartisanship Earlier this month, news outlets reported the unexpected: President Trump had struck a deal on the debt ceiling and funding the government that favored the timeline requested by Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer rather than that of his own party. Politics aside, this deal – particularly in funding the government […]
Exploring the Origins of Bullying Are we letting politicians, the major media and adults get away with bullying? The vicious ongoing attacks on our President, his supporters, and various religions are perfect examples. One could say “So what! Sticks and stones, etc.” But what is being overlooked is the lesson that is being taught to […]
Canyon Name Origins – Rowley Canyon, Haines Canyon We continue east across the San Gabriel Mountains, exploring the name origins of the canyons that empty into the Tujunga Valley and the Crescenta-Cañada Valley. Rowley Canyon – The next canyon heading east is Rowley Canyon, which, like Zachau, is almost entirely obscured by the massive […]
Recognizing The Finest Pancake breakfasts, wine tastings, holiday boutiques – there are many fine opportunities for supporting local nonprofits. For example, the CVTC pancake breakfast was Sept. 16; Rosemont Middle School is hosting its own on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the school (which includes performances by the school’s various musical […]
“Thy fate is the common fate of all; Into each life some rain must fall.” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Fate and rainfall have commonalities. They, for the most part, remain unknown until they are upon us. At about this time every year, we begin to wonder about the weather for the approaching winter. The […]
By Mary O’KEEFE At the end of the business day on Friday, Glendale City Manager Scott Ochoa informed city employees that he was considering a position in another city that he had been offered, said Tom Lorenz, spokesman for the City of Glendale. “I am a finalist for a city manager position in another city. […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The Crescenta Valley Town Council passed a motion at its Sept. 21 meeting to recommend to LA County an 80% signature threshold for residents who wish to either add or take away lights on their streets. The motion passed 5-2. The results of a survey circulated by the County to La Crescenta […]
By Brian CHERNICK At the Sept. 19 meeting of the Glendale City Council, the council heard several pieces of news ranging from new water supplies to city investments and the city treasurer’s annual review. Glendale Water and Power recommended the city consider supporting the California WaterFix initiative that aims to modernize California’s water system and […]
By Julie BUTCHER As part of an ongoing effort to secure permanent lights and field seating for Crescenta Valley High School, representatives of the area’s Chambers of Commerce and other civic organizations showed up to the GUSD board meeting’s “Measure S prioritization study session” on Tuesday to continue to make the case for the improvements […]