By Mary O’KEEFE This week the Trump administration dismissed about 400 scientists who were working on the congressionally mandated National Climate Report. According to reports, scientists were informed on Monday afternoon that their services to write a report on climate change for the federal government were not needed. Just to make it clear, what was […]
Unexpected April Showers I don’t know about you, but this past weekend‘s rain was totally unexpected. Being the president of the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce, I was disheartened to see not just light sprinkles, but a downpour that met the opening of the Hometown Country Fair, which was held last Saturday at CV Park. […]
Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday morning, May 3. 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 capture the morning light […]
By Mary O’KEEFE For some the need to serve others is a natural instinct. It is something they feel they need to do and, if they are lucky, they find an organization that promotes that desire and mentors them that leads in the right direction. Ashar Baker is a 16-year-old who wants to serve his […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Montrose Shopping Park hosts the 13th Annual Kids & Kritters Day on Sunday, May 4 in the 2200 block of Honolulu Avenue in Montrose. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., this family-friendly event will provide plenty of activities recognizing the diversity that is the Crescenta-Cañada Valley. Among the activities is the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley Water District (CVWD) is proposing a different way of billing customers for water, and a changed billing calendar. “We’re [also] changing the rate structure itself,” said James Lee, director of CVWD. The proposed rates are part of Prop 218, which was voted on in 1996, will be a more traditional […]
April 28 900 block of Wiladonda Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, gardening equipment was stolen from the bed of a truck at 3:15 p.m. 4800 block of Alta Canyada Road in La Cañada Flintridge, a resident returned to find a window was shattered in his laundry room and several rooms of his home had been […]
The Angeles National Forest, which includes the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, is increasing fees starting on May 1 from $12 to $20 per night at seven campgrounds. Increasing maintenance costs and other requirements are driving the need for these changes. Increasing from $12 to $20 per night: Buckhorn Campground Chilao Campground Coldbrook Campground Crystal […]
On April 21, the City of Glendale hosted its 24th Annual Armenian Genocide Commemoration Event at the Alex Theatre, an emotional and artistically rich program honoring the memory of the 1.5 million-plus Armenians who perished during the Genocide. The evening opened with a video featuring Glendale City Councilmembers reflecting on what genocide awareness means to […]
April is Armenian Heritage Month and Armenian Genocide Remembrance Month. By Mary O’KEEFE On Monday the City of Glendale hosted the Annual Armenian Genocide Commemoration event at the Alex Theatre. The Glendale City Council opened the event with a video recognizing the importance of the night’s commemoration. It was followed by a chamber choir presentation, […]