By Mary O’KEEFE On Tuesday the Glendale City Council voted to place a 0.75% sales tax onto November’s ballot. All councilmembers voiced their concerns about voting for a tax increase; however, in the long run, they felt that, if they didn’t increase the tax, the state or Los Angeles County would and therefore city monies […]
By Charly SHELTON The Crescenta-Cañada YMCA is a staple in the community. Over the last few years, it has seen unprecedented growth with no time for the facilities to catch up to the growing demand. Now a project is in the works to modernize the Y facilities to meet its customers’ needs. “All the changes […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Sometimes it just takes a sign to alert drivers to slow down and drive safely as they make their way home. In Sunland-Tujunga, rather than a heavenly directive there are now literally signs erected to remind drivers to do just that. In fact, as of Tuesday there are 10 signs hung from […]
Through July 22, the world’s leading experts in space science, including some from NASA, will gather in Pasadena, informally known as the City of Astronomy, for the 42nd assembly of the Committee on Space Research, or COSPAR. Caltech is hosting the meeting, with the support of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which Caltech manages for NASA. […]
“Old theatres are irreplaceable. They could never be duplicated at today’s costs – but more importantly, their spirit could not be duplicated because they remind us of a day when going to the show was a more glorious and escapist experience. I think a town’s old theatres are the sanctuary of its dreams.” ~ Roger […]
Cold Temps and Hot Topics I had the opportunity this past weekend to head north to Cambria (also known by me as Cambri-ahhhh), one of my all-time favorite spots. While the valley here was cooking in 90-plus temperatures, my best friend Amy and I were donning sweaters when going on our morning walks. Hard […]
General Meeting of CVTC The monthly general meeting of the Crescenta Valley Town Council is tonight, Thursday, July 19 at 7 p.m. in the community room of the La Crescenta Library. There will be a presentation by the Los Angeles County Dept. of Regional Planning regarding the Density Bonus Ordinance Update. The Density Bonus Ordinance […]
By Mary O’KEEFE At the recent Fourth of July parade in Sunland-Tujunga a group walked the route raising awareness of traffic safety along Foothill Boulevard. Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE) and Finish the Ride supporters wanted to remind parade viewers and participants of the need to increase street safety for drivers, motorcyclists, pedestrians and bicyclists. […]
By Nicole MOORE At the July 12 meeting of the Montrose Shopping Park Association, Andre Ordubegian, president of the MSPA board, asked that Corey Grijalva of Joselito’s restaurant be welcomed back as a board member. Grijalva will replace Kristina Evans, co-owner of Rest Farmhouse Inspired, for the remainder of her term, about a year and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE At the recent Fourth of July parade in Sunland-Tujunga a group walked the route raising awareness of traffic safety along Foothill Boulevard. Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE) and Finish the Ride supporters wanted to remind parade viewers and participants of the need to increase street safety for drivers, motorcyclists, pedestrians and bicyclists. […]