By Robin GOLDSWORTHY On Saturday morning, with temperatures edging into the high 80s, about 30 demonstrators gathered on the four corners of Montrose Avenue and Waltonia Drive in front of the Montrose Post Office to defend the services provided by the United States Postal Service – something demonstrators feel is in jeopardy. The demonstration was […]
On Aug. 26, the Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health confirmed 58 new deaths and 1,642 new cases of confirmed COVID-19. To date, Public Health identified 235,386 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of LA County, and a total of 5,663 deaths. The state is monitoring all counties to determine progress in slowing […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County Fifth District covers 2,800 square miles and is larger than the other four districts combined. It comprises 22 cities and 87 unincorporated communities including Crescenta Valley. Kathryn Barger is the fifth district’s supervisor. It is next to impossible for individual supervisors to cover their entire area without the support […]
By Mary O’KEEFE In recognition of Women’s Equality Day [Aug. 26] CVW is recognizing a local woman who created a historical safe place for women who were dealing with mental illness. Just three years after women were officially given the right to vote, Agnes Richards opened Rockhaven Sanitarium with six women residents. By all accounts […]
CVCA Meeting Planned The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. On the agenda is a discussion on two proposed building projects on Foothill Boulevard as well as other land use issues in the Crescenta Valley. Contact the CVCA at crescentavalleycommunityassn@gmail.com with questions and […]
KIWANIS DUCK SPLASH GOES VIRTUAL Support is needed for the Glendale Kiwanis Incredible Duck Splash – K.I.D.S. – taking place virtually on Oct. 24 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. This signature fundraiser benefits the philanthropic outreach of the Kiwanis of Glendale and gives participants who “adopt” a duck the chance to win anywhere from […]
Politically Speaking Last week was the broadcast of the Democratic National Convention; this week it’s the Republican National Convention. Those who know me will not be surprised to learn that I didn’t spend much time watching either. I did watch a little – these are historic times, after all, with COVID-19 preventing the […]
Partnering with the Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF), PFAR Giving mobilized local Realtors to assist in the distribution of meals to families at Field Elementary and McKinley. The three-day volunteer effort took place from Aug. 12-14 as the real estate community served alongside district staff who were also preparing for the school year. The Pasadena-Foothills Association […]
“Gardening is about enjoying the smell of things growing in the soil, getting dirty without feeling guilty and generally taking the time to soak up a little peace and serenity. ” ~ Lindley Karstens, author Pandemic! Gulf of Mexico – two simultaneous hurricanes! California – 1.25 million acres burned! While the world’s gone wild we […]
Cancer Support Community Pasadena’s (CSCP) first-ever virtual Angel Gala, A Night in Emerald City, was a record-breaking success for the organization. Thanks to the tremendous generosity of its virtual guests and partners in the community, CSCP raised $356,000, with unprecedented net revenue of $321,000, to support CSCP’s free programs and services for families facing cancer. […]