Late Start for School is Signed by Governor

Late Start for School is Signed by Governor

By Julie BUTCHER “My concern is how it will affect zero period in high school,” said parent Leanne Levine, a parent of a senior in high school. Her concern is regarding SB 328, legislation adopted this week that will force schools to start later in the morning. SB 328, sponsored by State Senator Anthony Portantino, […]

Flood Control Maintenance at Dunsmuir

By Mary O’KEEFE Trucks have been driving up and around New York and Pennsylvania avenues making their way to the Dunsmuir Sediment Placement Site since August. Sometimes there are many trucks, and sometimes only a few, but the fact is residents will be seeing them for several more weeks. The trucks are hauling sediment from […]

IN Brief

CV Sheriff’s Support Group c omedy Night on Oct. 20 On Oct. 20, the CV Sheriff’s Support Group is hosting a Comedy Night Fundraiser with an all-star line up that is sure to be a blast. The CV Sheriff’s Support Group helps maintain the important connection between the community and Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept. The […]

In Brief

CV Sheriff’s Support Group c omedy Night on Oct. 20 On Oct. 20, the CV Sheriff’s Support Group is hosting a Comedy Night Fundraiser with an all-star line up that is sure to be a blast. The CV Sheriff’s Support Group helps maintain the important connection between the community and Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept. The […]

A New Sports Medicine Building for CVHS

A New Sports Medicine Building for CVHS

By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley High School community will soon be celebrating the official opening of their new Sports Medicine building. The building is located just east of the school’s track and field. The interior of the classroom has been open since the beginning of this school year.  It was funded by Measure S […]

GUSD to Appeal Sagebrush Decision

By Ani GASPARYAN The Glendale Unified School District voted Monday to appeal the decision for the transfer of  territory over to La Cañada Unified School District. The Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization voted last week to accept a petition that would allow a section of western La Cañada Flintridge, otherwise known the […]

Weather in the Foothills

“The dome of the sky has an extraordinary blue; the color of the sunlight is that of pale sulfur, sweet and enchanting. -A letter written by Vincent Van Gogh to his brother Theo Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings are known for their vibrant colors; contemporary impressionist artists paled in comparison. It seems blue was his favorite, […]

From the Desk of the Publisher

Redemption Down Under   I’m pleased to report that our adventure of climbing Sydney’s Harbour Bridge was successful – we made it up and, most importantly, down from the 450+/- feet (or 134 meters) of the iconic structure. Our climb encompassed outfitting ourselves in a special climbing harness and attaching ourselves via a steel cable […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Oct. 13 4700 block of Briggs Avenue in La Crescenta, two vehicles were vandalized with three tires slashed on one vehicle and two tires slashed on another vehicle. The front window of one vehicle had been damaged as well. The vandalism occurred overnight.   Oct. 11 2000 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada, a […]