Senate Bill 1255, a measure introduced by Senator Anthony J. Portantino that seeks to reduce waste in K–12 schools and community colleges, passed the Senate Environmental Committee on Monday. SB 1255 would establish a dishwasher grant program to address the state’s single-use trash and waste crisis. The idea for the bill was brought to Portantino by […]
From Sad to Mad Back to Sad The news was shocking to receive: On Friday it was announced that Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins was dead at the age of 50. Apparently he died just before taking the stage at the Festival Estéreo Picnic in Bogotá, Colombia. As many readers know, I am a self-proclaimed […]
“May the stars carry your sadness away, May the flowers fill your heart with beauty, May hope forever wipe away your tears …” ~ Chief Dan George, Tsleil-Waututh Nation There are times, presently and in past years, that water has come roaring out of the local San Gabriel Mountains, carving out our valleys and canyons. […]
Dine Out Benefits CVIM A dine out fundraiser benefiting Crescenta Valley Instrumental Music is being held today, Thursday, March 31 at Los Gringos Locos in La Cañada. From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., mention CVIM and 15% of proceeds of food and drink will benefit CVIM. Los Gringos Locos is located at 631 Foothill Blvd. […]
By Bethany BROWN USC Verdugo Hills Hospital hosted 50 students from Crescenta Valley, Eagle Rock and La Cañada high schools for the hospital’s Healthcare Day of Discovery on Friday, March 25. Students were given an opportunity to learn more about career opportunities in the healthcare field including, among others, nurses, physician’s assistants, physical therapists, radiologists […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine is now available to eligible residents at County of Los Angeles Public Heath operated vaccination sites beginning yesterday, Wednesday, March 30. On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized a second booster dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for individuals […]
By Justin HAGER Most of the Thursday, March 17 meeting of the Crescenta Valley Town Council consisted of positive community reports including from the LASD-CV Station, which reported a sharp decrease in violent crimes over the past year. California Highway Patrol is seeking community partnerships for April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month and, representing the CV […]
March 26 700 block of Greenridge Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, deputies responded to a call concerning a burglary. The resident reported returning home to find someone in his home. The rear facing glass door to the home had been kicked in. When deputies arrived they found the house had been ransacked and several items […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Although it may not seem earth-shattering today there was a time not too long ago when, in some faiths, having women in the priesthood was taboo. There were some faiths, like Society of Friends [Quakers], that had allowed women ministers since the 19th century. Other faiths allowed women to move naturally from […]