By Nestor CASTIGLIONE As reported in the May 25 issue of the CV Weekly, the battle over the 710 Freeway corridor, one of the region’s most enduring and controversial infrastructure projects, seems to finally be reaching its end. Last Thursday the board of directors of the Metropolitan Transportation Agency (Metro) voted unanimously against pursuing the […]
Memorial Day was observed at local events including a first-of-its-kind display of flags at Forest Lawn. By Charly SHELTON Memorial Day began as Decoration Day in 1868. Three years after the end of the Civil War, General John Logan dedicated the 30th of May as a day to decorate the graves of the fallen soldiers […]
By Brian CHERNICK Glendale City Council members have yet to decide how to implement the recent passage of California’s marijuana legalization and are calling on residents to provide their opinions, feedback and suggestions. Last year’s November election saw the passage of Proposition 64 – the Adult Use of Marijuana Act – by a sizable margin […]
By Julie BUTCHER Julie Kay Stallcup has known what’s important since she was “a young kid” growing up in Northwestern Arkansas. “My momma and my daddy taught me right from wrong and to help others. My passions have always been helping others, especially the homeless – and dance. This year will be the 16th Thanksgiving […]
Arts & Crafts Festival The Montrose Shopping Park Assn. will be hosting the annual Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday and Sunday in the shopping park. Hundreds of fine artists, crafters, food vendors, California certified farmers, musicians and entertainers will be in the 2200-2400 blocks of Honolulu Avenue. There is no admission charge to enter […]
Today, Thursday, Rep. Adam Schiff released the following statement following the Metro Board’s unanimous decision to withdraw support for the proposed 710 Freeway connector tunnel: “The Metro Board made the right decision to drop the 710 tunnel option and instead focus on funding alternative transportation options that can bring traffic relief now. These alternatives are […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley Water District will be holding a public hearing on June 13 at 6 p.m. concerning a proposed increase in water rates and charges. If the rate increase is approved residents could see an average increase of about $11 per two-month period “for a typical residence with a three-quarter inch meter […]
By Nicole MOORE On May 13, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital held a Community Health and Wellness Fair. The family-friendly event, held on the lower west parking lot of the hospital, took place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Verdugo Hills Hospital curated the event in order to promote community outreach and education for a healthy […]
By Néstor CASTIGLIONE The political fracas over the future of the 710 Freeway extension – to build or not to build – has been one that has pitted Sacramento against cities, and cities against cities, for the better part of the late 20th century and the entirety of the present one. But the situation may […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization approved the Sagebrush territory transfer petition in May but it still has a way to go before students move from Glendale Unified School District to La Cañada Unified School District. Some history: Students living in the far west portion of La Cañada Flintridge, […]