By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale Water and Power (GWP) has been holding in person and virtual community meetings regarding a proposed water rate hike across Glendale. Those from GWP are making the case as to why it needs this water rate increase. It is important to note that the rate hike has not been approved yet. […]
It Happened to Me I’m embarrassed to share that I was scammed. Apparently there is a scam going around called “party invite;” it was written up in Wired magazine back in September. I received (what I thought) was an invitation from a friend to a party on Oct. 31. Of course, that’s Halloween and I […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 are Samhain, or Samain. This is the end of summer and beginning of the winter festival that can trace its Irish/Celtic heritage back thousands of years. It is the foundation on which our present day Halloween rests. “Ancient Celts believed the boundary between the physical world and […]
By Ruth SOWBY The Crescenta Valley Lions ended the year strongly having its signature fundraiser Fall Into the Holidays boutique. The Lions Club has a storied history that stretches back to 1917. According to Wikipedia, Lions Clubs International is an international service organization that boasts over 46,000 local clubs and more than 1.4 million members (including […]
Daylight Saving Time Comes to an End Daylight Saving Time officially ends on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 a.m. Turn clocks back one hour before heading to bed Saturday night. ‘Coroner to the Stars’ Screening The film “Coroner to the Stars” will be shown tonight, Thursday, Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Sadler Hall on the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE There are four people running for three seats on the Crescenta Valley Water District board of directors. They are [as they appear on the ballot] Alec Hyeler, Jeffery W. Johnson – incumbent, Carla D. Dillion and James Bodnar – incumbent. CVW reached out to all four candidates. Two of them responded last […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Although October has been designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the fact is every month, week and day women, and men, should be aware of breast cancer and proactive in protecting their health. CVW have heard stories from a number of women who have had mammograms and ultrasounds during their annual checkups […]
Thank you to those of you who took part in the GCC recent community feedback sessions about GCC’s Montrose Campus and the new Allied Health Program. We are committed to keeping the community informed and continuing to gather your input as these projects move forward. Read on for a recap of the two previous community […]
Glendale Area Schools Credit Union (GASCU) is a community-owned credit union serving Glendale, La Cañada, La Crescenta and neighboring cities. Founded in 1937 by two Glendale teachers, GASCU continues to provide our community with access to credit, loans and financial services with personalized service and collaborative financial options. It remains a not-for-profit cooperative owned by […]
The Dollar King is scheduled to open some time in early December. The Dollar King will be located in the former Joann’s Fabrics building at 2160 Foothill Blvd. “We are very excited that we will be opening at the La Cañada Flintridge location,” said David Mansuryan. “The La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce and city […]