By Justin HAGER The Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Works (DWP) will make a presentation at the CV Town Council meeting tonight, Thursday, Sept. 16 regarding the proposed curb-extensions (also known as bulb-outs or neck-downs) on La Crescenta Avenue. Still in the concept phase (meaning the county is still soliciting public feedback and has […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Treating cancer is different. That statement is the foundation of what powered the recent passage of the Cancer Patient Bill of Rights, a resolution that was adopted by both the California State Senate and Assembly. The Cancer Bill of Rights adopted in California is the first resolution in the nation that highlights […]
The Debate Around High-Speed Rail Debate and negotiations are at the very core of our democracy and certainly my work in Sacramento. We live in a big state, with tens of millions of people all holding a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds and ideals. We do not need to look much further than our own […]
By Justin HAGER The disappointment on the faces of the CVHS boys water polo team was palpable two weeks ago when, just minutes before game time and both teams already in the pool, the match against San Marino was canceled due to the possibility of exposure to COVID-19. The disappointment was only amplified when it […]
Who Burned Down The La Cañada Schoolhouse? – Part 2 Fifteen-year-old Lemuel Veilex was in a lot of trouble. If you remember last week, the mysterious arson fire on the evening of March 16, 1893 had burned down the La Cañada schoolhouse. A reward was offered and a young LA transient, O.M. Clement, figured he […]
La Cañada Presbyterian Church’s (LCPC) Parent Education Program kicked off its 43rd year this past week with classes beginning Sept. 14 – 16. The program continues its legacy of quality education with reputable staff for parents (and grandparents) of children 0-18 years old by offering 16 weekly classes from September to May along with its […]
By Charly SHELTON Last year there wasn’t a Halloween. The world was actually scary enough and it didn’t allow for the fake, fun scary that is found in the annual theme park haunt events. Although I understand and vehemently agree with the shutdown procedures, I still missed having these events. But this year’s haunts have […]
Seller Rent Backs – Should There Be A Security Deposit? Dear Phyllis, I think you previously addressed a situation where the seller rented back. My son is in escrow on a La Crescenta home. Not surprisingly there were more than 10 offers and he had to agree to allow the seller to remain in the […]
The iconic Alex Theatre in Glendale celebrated its 96th birthday this past weekend with a “Happy Birthday Open House.” According to chief executive officer Nina Crowe, she was repeatedly told how important the Alex Theatre was to community members. “It’s a community asset and a community resource and, as a local success story, Glendale Arts […]
Question: We have two beautiful grandchildren, a boy, 8, and a girl, 6. Our concern is their parents don’t take them to church. From the time our daughter was a baby we took her to church. Her husband’s family didn’t go to church. We believe a spiritual education is part of life and we don’t […]