By Mary O’KEEFE This Saturday morning leave the car at home and bike to the La Crescenta Library for “Discover Foothill.” Bike lanes have recently been established along Foothill Boulevard in the unincorporated portion of La Crescenta allowing bikers a safer way to exercise their right to bike. The Glendale annex portion of the area […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The Crescenta Valley Water District’s board meeting on Tuesday picked up where it left off last month, as the board completed voting on a decision regarding two bidders for an upcoming project. In April, CVWD rejected Downs Electric, Inc. as the lowest bidder to work on replacing an electric motor control center […]
By Geghard ARAKELIAN Dr. Dawn Lindsay is Glendale Community College’s newly appointed president. She recently presented the annual state of the college address to staff and students and now offers insight as to how her academic institution could form a stronger relationship with La Crescenta. According to Lindsay, GCC serves to “reach out to the […]
There were many good changes in the Crescenta Valley this past week and great things are coming as well. Congratulations to Grace Chase and the committee that brought the second annual Crescenta Valley Committed to Athletic Need’s Special Olympics to our town. Nearly 150 athletes with disabilities were able to compete for medals last Saturday. […]
Once again my wife has loaned me her space so that I may take the opportunity to sing the praises of Revelation Tops, the dream store she opened with her sister, Carole, back in 2003. Both of the “Revelation Sisters” worked for the original Revelation when it was a multi-store, state-wide chain. Mary served in […]
Mother’s Day is one of those holidays that cause me to panic. How best can I show my appreciation to the woman that pushed this big lug into the world? Sure, Mom says she’ll love you just the same regardless of what you buy her. But you know she’s secretly regretting having agonized over your […]
MTA APPROVES TRANSIT FUNDS The Metropolitan Transit Authority board has approved funding for a Dash route connector to link the cities of Glendale, Burbank and Pasadena. The three cities have been planning a connector for some years as a possible link to connect the Gold Line and the Red Line. The motion authorizes the allocation […]
Excuse me while I loosen my belt. Last Sunday’s annual Taste of Montrose event was held along Honolulu Avenue. More than 20 restaurants participated in this fundraiser for CVHS Prom Plus. Every type of food – and dessert – imaginable was served up. This is one of my favorite fundraisers. It gives me a chance […]
I know you’re out there. I’ve seen you on Foothill Boulevard. And Honolulu Avenue. And Verdugo, Ramsdell, La Crescenta, and Ocean View. I’ve seen you on just about every street in town, in fact. Who are you? You’re the in-a-hurry, Abercrombie-attired guy who almost killed me – literally almost killed me – on Descanso Drive, […]