The Crescenta Valley Fireworks Assn. is holding its annual fireworks event at the La Crescenta Elementary School field today with gates opening at 4 p.m. The event is fully funded by the community and local businesses. There will be food trucks, carnival rides and the fireworks show with the traditional patriotic theme. Tickets are $7 […]
Former State Assemblymember 44th District Anthony Portantino held a state senate campaign launch party on Sunday. The campaign, according to Portantino, is in response to strong community encouragement to throw his hat into the senate race. Over 350 friends and neighbors from across the foothills attended the event, including the mayors of Pasadena, Monrovia and […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU Dr. David Viar, Glendale Community College’s newest superintendent/president, formally met and shook hands with about 50 of his faculty and staff during a welcome reception held at the college on Monday afternoon. Viar officially took over the college’s top job on Monday, replacing Supt./President Dr. Jim Riggs. Riggs was hired on […]
By Kevork KURDOGHLIAN Glendale Unified School District, like all school districts across California, must adapt to the new rules mandated by the Local Control Funding Formula, which was signed into law in the 2013-14 state budget by Gov. Brown on July 1. A press release from Brown’s office said that the new formula “replaces California’s […]
By Kevork KURDOGHLIAN Assemblymember Tim Donnelly, a candidate for governor, spoke at a Republican Club of the Foothills meeting held at the La Cañada Thursday Club on Thursday. In his introduction of Donnelly, Phil Downs, president of the club, described the Democratic controlled state government as a “liberal bash.” As the crowd of approximately 100 […]
The public is invited to participate in a free, online town hall meeting hosted by Assemblyman Mike Gatto on Wednesday, July 10 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The assemblyman will be available to answer questions about community issues, provide updates and information about his current legislation, and discuss suggestions for future legislation. Participants of […]
Beating the Heat Last weekend was a scorcher! The 100-plus temperatures made it easy for me to head to Pt. Hueneme (south of Oxnard and Ventura) on Saturday to show a condo that we have for rent. The ocean breezes kept the thermometer at a pleasant 80 or so there. It was hard for me […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It was the type of news that can shock a nation – 19 firefighters had lost their lives while battling a fire near Yarnell, Ariz. Nineteen of the 20-member crew of the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshots, part of the Prescott Fire Dept., died while battling the Yarnell Hill fire on Sunday. The […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN Helicopter enthusiasts gathered at the Hansen Dam Sports Complex on Saturday to take part in the American Heroes Air Show. The helicopter exclusive show featured a variety of aircraft as well as emergency preparedness information and a career fair. The free admission event was first held at the Santa Monica Airport in […]
By Jason KUROSU La Crescenta resident and Vietnam veteran Steve Pierce received Veteran of the Year honors at a Veterans Recognition luncheon in Sacramento last week. Pierce was honored by Assemblyman Mike Gatto, who called Pierce “a community leader” and “a true American hero.” Pierce’s military career began with enlistment in the Navy. Eventually, Pierce […]