Barger Issues Statement on L.A. County’s Homeless Encampment Strategy

On Tuesday, Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement following the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors’ discussion about the County’s work to address homeless encampments. The dialogue followed the recent City of Grants Pass v. Johnson et al. decision and California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order to remove homeless encampments in California: “Clearing homeless encampments […]

‘Jungle’ Found at Adams Square Mini Park

“Jungle,” an exhibit on display through Aug. 16 at the Adams Square Mini Park, is made of lightweight textiles and yarn hung from the ceiling. The piece creates a jungle-like environment within the gas station resulting in a colorful and dynamic view from all four sides. The work of Annli Tico spans multiple mediums and […]

Glendale Seeks New Retailers for Artsakh Creative Retail Pop-Up Accelerator

The City of Glendale is ready to build on the success of its award-winning Artsakh Creative retail program, which helps small business owners grow into brick-and-mortar stores. The program provides free rent to qualifying retail businesses for six months in City-owned units located on the Artsakh Paseo. The benefit for the City lies in qualifying […]

Prom Plus Meeting Planned for Aug. 8

By Mary O’KEEFE The organizers of Prom Plus had announced earlier this year that this would be the last Prom Plus event because no one was willing to step up and join the board; however, a few people have reached out with their desire to continue this all-important organization that has been “saving lives one […]

Public Health Confirms Measles Case in Los Angeles County

The Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health has been notified of one case of measles in a non-Los Angeles County resident who traveled on July 26 to Los Angeles International (LAX) airport while infectious. This person arrived on Norse Atlantic Airways flight Z0711 at the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) B, Gate 202 on […]

NNO on Tuesday

By Mary O’KEEFE CVW reminds community members that National Night Out (NNO) is on Tuesday, Aug. 6 in neighborhoods across the nation. Held since the 1970s, NNO is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live. According to its website, NNO enhances […]

Barstow Earthquake Felt Locally

By Charly SHELTON A moderate earthquake, magnitude 4.9, struck just outside Barstow on Monday afternoon causing minor disruptions and shaking across the region. The earthquake, which occurred at 1 p.m. PT, had its epicenter approximately 22 kilometers (13.7 miles) east-northeast of Barstow. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake originated at a […]

NOTES & NODS

Lutheran Church to Host Events Lutheran Church in the Foothills is inviting the community to enjoy a night under the stars with a campfire and s’mores on Wednesday, Aug. 6. As part of its ongoing Wednesday Summer Fun program, the event will feature marshmallow roasting and a sing-along of classic camp songs. For location and […]

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

Question: I’m planning to retire soon and move to Spain to live out my retirement. My wife and I had no children, and she passed two years ago. Now friends are trying to discourage me from the move. Whenever we meet for lunch or coffee they keep bringing up the subject. My mind is made […]

TREASURES OF THE VALLEY <<< MIKE LAWLER

TREASURES OF THE VALLEY <<< MIKE LAWLER

La Tuna Canyon Wildfire – 1977 Forty-seven years ago, almost to the day, we experienced a wildfire on the north side of the Verdugo Mountains above La Tuna Canyon Road. It was a fast moving fire, driven by winds, and the event included some dangerous helicopter action. It was a typically hot late July with […]