Planes, Trains, and Automobiles – Part 2 I took a deep breath to satisfy olfactory desires as I leaned over my custom Fritas Fries at the Big White Hut in Tujunga. Sitting at the rear table, before digging in I took in the map covering its back wall. It’s an old map from 1926 of […]
Be The ‘Sphere of Influence’ As many of you know, I follow land use issues as part of my role on the steering committee of the Crescenta Valley Community Association (CVCA.) The most talked about topic in the last several weeks is the update of the Glendale General Plan, which has caused quite a stir […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Recently the Prom Plus organization held an ice cream social at the Fire House youth center to thank those who have volunteered to keep this 30-plus-year organization moving into the future. President Drew Massingill and vice president Asia Bribiesca-Hedin were among the board members who welcomed everyone to the organization’s first ice […]
Astghik Grigoryan, a rising sophomore at La Cañada High School, returned home from Salzburg and Barcelona as a first prize winner of the Grand Prize Virtuoso International Music Competition. During the winners’ recital in two of Europe’s iconic musical cities, she represented both nations she calls her own: Armenia and the United States of America. […]
A new opportunity for theatrical experience is coming to the La Crescenta, Glendale and La Cañada communities with the launch of Stage Arts Academy of Southern California, a children’s theater company founded by seasoned entertainment industry professionals and credentialed local school teachers. The company is dedicated to training the next generation of young performers in […]
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By Mary O’KEEFE LA County Fire Dept. responded to the La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd. this afternoon, Sunday, due to a report of the smell of smoke. Firefighters responded and determined that the smell was probably coming from the air conditioner, but there was no fire. They conducted an investigation and found no threat […]
After a delayed reopening, the new track will be ready for use. By Mary O’KEEFE It has been a long time coming. The Crescenta Valley High School (CVHS) track and field, which was closed for repairs and to add stadium seating and lighting, will reopen to the public on Sept. 5. The track and field […]
By Julie BUTCHER “Whether you’re a Democrat or a Republican, you deserve a roof over your head,” Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) observed, explaining her efforts to garner bipartisan support for legislation that could help spur the building of more affordable housing. Glendale’s new representative to the U.S. Congress addressed the Glendale City Council meeting Tuesday night, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale city staff will be exploring a Request for Proposal to select a vendor in regard to allowing e-bikes and charging docks in the city. “The details as to requirements [like docks, geo-fencing and other issues] and types of mobility products, like e-scooters, e-bikes or [other vehicles], and [a] pilot phase are […]