Higher Water Conservation Level Adopted

Foothill Municipal Water District’s board increased its drought conservation level to orange, which means two days a week watering for customers effective June 1. Based on the unprecedented drought and local groundwater levels, the board decided it is appropriate to further limit watering and conserve water in storage for future use. Most of Foothill’s retail […]

Additional Budget Issues on Council Agenda

By Julie BUTCHER Beginning an uncharacteristically short meeting of the Glendale City Council on Tuesday night, Mayor Ardy Kassakhian reminded everyone that it was Election Day and that there was still time to vote and urged them to go out and cast their ballot. Councilmember Paula Devine recognized glendaleOUT! for the picnic event the organization […]

In brief

Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day  The community is invited to the Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day on Saturday, June 11 from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. to help protect the natural habitat at Rosemont Preserve. Volunteers will be weeding the demonstration garden and removing invasive plants that pose a fire danger to the Preserve. Wear sturdy shoes, comfortable […]

Congressman Schiff on Passage of ‘Protecting Our Children Act’

On Wednesday, Congressman Adam Schiff issued the following statement after the House voted to pass the Protecting Our Children Act, a comprehensive package of gun safety laws: “It has been a heartbreaking month in America. Mass shooting after mass shooting after mass shooting. Too many people are mourning the loss of too many loved ones. […]

Lincoln 500: 40 Years of Tykes on Trikes

Lincoln 500: 40 Years of Tykes on Trikes

  Reluctantly crouched at the starting line Engines pumping and thumping in time The green light flashes, the flags go up Churning and burning, they yearn for the cup…   By Rachelle MILLER   “Going The Distance by Cake” was playing through speakers as the Lincoln Elementary Dad’s Club set up the course for the […]

New Director Finds Warmth in JPL Community

New Director Finds Warmth in JPL Community

By Mary O’KEEFE The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (the Lab) is composed of people from a variety of backgrounds that encompass an even wider variety of skills. They all work together to explore space as well as our home planet. Their mission is never-ending in moving society forward in scientific exploration, but what is often forgotten […]

From the Desk of the Publisher <<< Robin Goldsworthy

The Goldsworthys are Expanding … Again There’s big news in our household – well, not specifically in the household of Steve and me but in the Goldsworthy household in general. No, no more babies due this year (that I’m aware of…) but a well-known business in the Crescenta Valley community is changing hands. Most who […]

Weather in the Foothills <<< Sue Kilpatrick

“The caterpillar does all the work, but the butterfly gets all the publicity.” ~ George Carlin Normally the spring bloom would be in full swing across our local foothills and outlying areas. This year, though, our anticipated April showers never materialized. Even though the Crescenta Valley got more rain than many locations, most of that […]

Arts & Crafts Festival Returns to Montrose

Arts & Crafts Festival Returns to Montrose

By Bethany BROWN The Montrose Shopping Park Association (MSPA) held its 38th annual Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5. People gathered from far and wide to enjoy the more than 250 vendors who came to share their handcrafted passions with the people of Montrose – some vendors even joined […]

Lots of Fun at Cars for Cops

Lots of Fun at Cars for Cops

By Mary O’KEEFE Cars, food and lots to do will greet guests at the annual Rotary Club of Glendale Noon event taking place this Sunday. For the fifth year, the Rotary Club of Glendale Noon is hosting its annual Cars for Cops Car Show this Sunday at Verdugo Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. […]