By Vera GARABEDIAN Crescenta Valley High School (CVHS) has a plethora of on-campus associations representing the interests of students. The Academy of Science and Medicine (AOSM) is a well-respected organization that since its establishment in 2004 exposes its members to occupations and opportunities in the fields of science and medicine. Orenda Tuason, a teacher in […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Bradley Calvert, director of Community Development (CD) for the City of Glendale, faced a lot of questions from concerned residents and business owners at last week’s monthly meeting of the Crescenta Valley Community Association (CVCA). The topic of concern was the General Plan, which the CD staff is now researching and working […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Aug. 29, SB79 cleared the Assembly Appropriations Committee. On Sept. 2, the status, according to the State of California, was “amended in assembly.” The original Senate Bill 79 would automatically up-zone land within a quarter mile of rail stations, major bus stops and ferry terminals. It would allow for transit agencies […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A proposed development at 2413 Foothill Blvd., the La Crescenta Motel, is a five-story, 80-unit residential project that includes four studio units, 52 one-bedroom units and 24 two-bedroom units. Of that, one studio, three one-bedroom and two two-bedroom units will be restricted to extremely low income households. One one-bedroom unit will be […]
The County of Los Angeles Public Health has warned the public of the detection of flea-borne typhus. Though not spread from human to human, flea-borne typhus (sometimes called murine typhus) can spread to humans from bacteria found in infected fleas. Infection occurs when feces from infected fleas are rubbed into cuts or scrapes on the […]
Aug. 30 900 block of Town Center Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, an employee was viewing security footage at the store when she observed a silver Chrysler Sebring parked in front of the store and a suspect, described as a White male wearing a black shirt and blue jeans, exited the front passenger side of […]
The Glendale Police Dept. is investigating the theft of a wedding gift box during a celebration at a local banquet that contains approximately $60,000 in cash and checks. On Sunday, Aug. 31 at about 12:50 a.m., Glendale police officers responded to the Renaissance Banquet Hall at 1236 S. Central Ave. regarding the theft. Witnesses reported […]
By Mary O’KEEFE LA County Fire Dept. responded to the La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd. this afternoon, Sunday, due to a report of the smell of smoke. Firefighters responded and determined that the smell was probably coming from the air conditioner, but there was no fire. They conducted an investigation and found no threat […]
After a delayed reopening, the new track will be ready for use. By Mary O’KEEFE It has been a long time coming. The Crescenta Valley High School (CVHS) track and field, which was closed for repairs and to add stadium seating and lighting, will reopen to the public on Sept. 5. The track and field […]
By Julie BUTCHER “Whether you’re a Democrat or a Republican, you deserve a roof over your head,” Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) observed, explaining her efforts to garner bipartisan support for legislation that could help spur the building of more affordable housing. Glendale’s new representative to the U.S. Congress addressed the Glendale City Council meeting Tuesday night, […]