By Mary O’KEEFE There will be 13 state measures – propositions – on the ballot in the November election including state measures 2, 3, 4, 5, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 and 45. In Los Angeles County there are county measures A and E. This is also the year when California will […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Most Los Angeles County registered voters have received their vote-by-mail ballots, which can be returned via USPS. It has been advised for those who are voting by mail to mail their ballot early and to go into the U.S. post office to get a hand stamp postmark. For those who would like […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The public is invited, and encouraged, to come to a meeting of the Crescenta Valley Fire Safe Council (CVFSC) on Oct. 22 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s of the Mountains – Sadler Hall, 2563 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. A parking lot is located off Cross Street, just […]
I Just Have to Share This past weekend I headed to my “happy places:” Paso Robles and Cambria! As many of you know, I am a subscription member of four wineries: Hearst Ranch, Harmony, Opolo and Niner. (As an aside, I agree – four wineries seems a bit excessive but every time I head north […]
By Mary O’KEEFE This week I wrote an article about an upcoming meeting for CV Fire Safe Council taking place on Oct. 22. I want to mention it here as well because this is such an important community organization that I really want everyone to know about it. A bit of history: In 2008-09, Kim […]
Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 18. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to capture the morning light […]
By Eliza PARTIKA There’s something special for everyone’s holiday gift list – or your own – at the Crescenta Valley Lions Club Annual Art, Craft and Gift Boutique. “Fall into the Holidays” takes place on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at historic St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church, 2563 Foothill […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Both sides of the political aisle are aware that AI technology is rapidly developing. Many have commented on their concerns about how to monitor AI technology as well as the value and the dangers of data centers. The issue, which may not seem too surprising, is not looked at through the same […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Students throughout the nation, and specifically in the foothills, took to the streets on the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 7 to celebrate National Walk to School Day. According to the internet, Walk to School Day was founded in the USA in 1997 by the Partnership for a Walkable America. It began as […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY To celebrate the completion of the La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project the City of Glendale, which oversaw the project, on Wednesday morning, Oct. 7, held a ribbon-cutting at Sparr Heights Community Center on Glencoe Way. “This was a very important project,” said Mayor Ardy Kassakhian, one of the dignitaries on-site. “Projects like […]