By Charly SHELTON Donald Trump pulled out of the Paris Climate Agreement on June 1 and almost immediately the leaders of the world issued statements to condemn the action. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said it was “extremely regrettable,” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it was “disheartening,” former Mexican President Vincente Fox said Trump is […]
By Nestor CASTIGLIONE Locals may have noted the hardhats busy at work on Ocean View Boulevard earlier this week. Connecting La Crescenta to Glendale and cutting a swath through the heart of Montrose, the key thoroughfare will be receiving an upgrade as part of the city’s Montrose Vision 20/20, a public renovation plan approved by […]
By Brian CHERNICK Glendale City Council convened on Tuesday two members short as Zareh Sinanyan and Ara Najarian are out for various reasons. Still maintaining a quorum, the council voted to begin the process of replacing the garbage and recycling bins citywide. The automated containers, which allows residents and businesses to separate their trash, green […]
By Brandon HENSLEY LA County’s Regional Planning and Public Works Dept. is preparing to send a survey to La Crescenta residents regarding their feelings on lighting within certain areas. At the June 15 Crescenta Valley Town Council meeting, Carmen Sainz and Bruce Durbin from Public Works told council it will mail a three-page survey to […]
For the Love of Family Thank you to those people who took the time to let me know that they enjoyed – and were inspired by – last week’s column. If you remember, I shared my feelings of helplessness following the many attacks and losses that the world is still reeling from. I also shared […]
“One can follow the sun, of course, but I have always thought that it is best to know some winter, too, so that the summer, when it arrives, is the more gratefully received.” ~ Beatriz Williams, “Along the Infinite Sea” Summer has arrived, whether at the iconic monoliths of England’s Stonehenge or along the foothills […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Elsie Hughes celebrated her 100th birthday with a party on Saturday at the American Legion Post 288. She sat at her table as guests came by, shook her hand and wished her well. She sat calmly with an elegance not often seen in these modern times. She smiled as folks greeted her, […]
CVCA Meets Tonight The Crescenta Valley Community Association will meet starting at 6 p.m. tonight, Thursday, June 22 at the La Crescenta Library. The meeting is starting an hour early so new Glendale Councilmember Vrej Agajanian can address the group. There will also be updates on local land use and development issues. The meeting is […]
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close portions of the Foothill (210) Freeway as part of an ongoing pavement rehabilitation project. Residents and local businesses located near the freeway may experience noise, vibrations and dust associated with construction activities. Noise levels will not exceed state and federal regulations. Water trucks will be used to […]
After being shuttered since 2013, the retirement home is almost ready to accept new residents. By Julie BUTCHER Twelve Oaks Lodge is in the process of re-opening its La Crescenta location to serve the seniors and families of the Crescenta Valley and is accepting reservations now. Sandy Solis, the facility’s new executive director, said, “Twelve […]