Crescenta Valley Water District (CVWD) applied for and was awarded a planning grant funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) in response to the federal mandates in the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390). During this process, local residents and officials from neighboring agencies […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY A recent restriction by LA County to ban in-person outdoor dining has met with resistance from the public and by lawyers with the California Restaurant Association (CRA). Earlier this week CRA lawyers sued the county to overturn the ban. After county lawyers weren’t able to produce sufficient evidence of the legitimacy of […]
On Saturday, Dec. 5 at approximately 1:30 a.m., GPD officers were dispatched to the area of Central Avenue and Laurel Street regarding a report of gunshots heard along with a vehicle driving erratically and running stop signs in the area. Officers quickly located the vehicle nearby and discovered one of its occupants had been shot. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The pandemic increases need within the community but also increases the chance for generous donors to lend a needed hand. Students in Glendale Unified School District have already been challenged by dealing with virtual classes and isolation and one of the activities they miss the most is performing community service. Throughout the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE As the pandemic continues to eat away at personal finances and businesses, especially hard-hit small business finances, another set of Safer-at-Home restrictions have been put into place that will have extreme effects on restaurant owners, their staffs and all they support. Restaurants appeared to be adjusting to outdoor seating requirements, working with […]
By Julie BUTCHER The Glendale City Council opened its Tuesday night meeting proclaiming Nov. 25 through Dec. 10 as “16 Days of Activism vs. Gender Violence” then questioned LA County’s recent ban on County restaurants. “I was surprised when the County banned outdoor dining and Pasadena’s restaurants stayed open,” Councilmember Ara Najarian said, urging the […]
Eating Her Words Adding insult to injury, third district supervisor Sheila Kuehl, who voted to ban outdoor in-person dining citing it as a “most dangerous situation,” enjoyed an outdoor in-person meal at Il Forno trattoria, one of her favorite restaurants, prior to the implementation of the new ban on … outdoor in-person dining. Huh? Apparently […]
When there are no clouds in the sky, under the beautiful sunshine, remember the rain and repair your umbrella! ~ Mehmet Murat Ildan Orangutans, and others of the ape family – even monkeys, use banana leaves or other large leaves in jungles to block the rain just like we use umbrellas. The first human-made umbrella […]
“When we give cheerfully and accept gracefully, everyone is blessed.” ~ Maya Angelou By Mary O’KEEFE The pandemic has affected just about every aspect of life including the ability to give and help others. In a community, many local organizations depend on the generosity of individuals and businesses. Supporting one another makes a community […]
Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday morning, Dec. 5. 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 […]