Was Montrose Really Laid Out in the Pattern of a Rose? As I noted in previous columns, 12 years ago, when I wrote my book “Montrose,” there were three questions that remained unanswered when I submitted it to the publisher. In June of this year, I gave a presentation to the Historical Society of the […]
The Possibility of a ‘Bloodbath’ In spite of the state budget deficit of $46 billion (or $73 billion according to the legislative analyst), homeowners and renters alike face a virtual bloodbath if most or all of the bond and tax measures pass in November. Prospective charges on the communal credit card include county Measure A to […]
Airlines Offer Military Perks and Discounts By Tim Kinsella I served for 33 years in the United States military. As the former commanding officer of the Navy’s largest aviation training installation at Naval Air Station Pensacola, I know firsthand the deep relationships between military aviation and our airline industry. The airline industry has been […]
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It Has Been My Honor. Thank You. 2024 marks my last year in the California Legislature. I have never taken for granted the trust of my community. For the last eight years, I have fought hard to improve the lives of my constituents in real, tangible ways. I’m excited for what 2025 will bring, for […]
Update from LCUSD Superintendent Wendy Sinnette: LCHS Facility Cleared by Law Enforcement – Homecoming Dance Scheduled to go on as Planned Dear LCUSD Community, At 3:05 p.m. today, after a comprehensive facilities search, the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Department issued the “all clear” and determined that the entire high school campus was safe. As background information, […]
No tricks but plenty of treats found this Halloween. By Mary O’KEEFE Halloween is just two weeks away and the community is getting ready to host several events to celebrate. Halloween in the U.S. has grown substantially as a celebration since it was first adapted from the Irish Samhain [pronounced sow-win] festival of over […]
By Julie BUTCHER “We’ve been holding council meetings in various neighborhoods for years,” said Glendale Mayor Elen Asatryan when she opened the Tuesday night meeting of the Glendale City Council in the Joe Bridges Clubhouse in Glenoaks Park in the Glenoaks Canyon neighborhood. “I wanted to change it up and bring city hall to the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Candidates for the board of directors of the Crescenta Valley Water District (CVWD) will be on the ballot Nov. 5. There are three candidates for two available seats. Those who are in the CVWD service area are eligible to vote for these candidates. CVW reached out to the candidates asking four […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Oct. 14 Europa Clipper mission launched, beginning its long mission to Jupiter’s moon. Its main science goal is to determine whether there are places below the surface of Jupiter’s icy moon Europa that could support life. The mission is a “Water is Life” kind of thing. Now one of the big […]