CVWD Changes Outdoor Watering Restrictions

In response to improvements in the Crescenta Valley Water District’s available water supplies and reductions in the state mandated conservation target, CVWD will change from “Orange Water Conservation Alert” to “Yellow Water Conservation Alert” effective Thursday, May 26. Limitations on outdoor watering will change from two days per week to three days per week: Tuesday, […]

Wheatland Fire Update

The Wheatland Fire that began burning on Monday at about 2:20 p.m is now 60% contained, according to Nathan Judy, spokesman for the Angeles National Forest, U.S. Forest Service. “Crews [continue] to work hand lines and patrol for hotspots,” Judy said.  The fire began in the southeast corner of the L.A. River Ranger District of the […]

Fueled by Memories

Fueled by Memories

The annual LASD Memorial Torch Relay Run is a chance to honor the memories of those who died serving their communities. By Mary O’KEEFE     The LASD 39th Annual Memorial Torch Relay Run was held from May 13 to May 15. The run honored the memory of members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s […]

Concerns Continue for Deukmejian Project

Concerns Continue for Deukmejian Project

  By Mary O’KEEFE There have been some concerns voiced by CVW readers regarding Deukmejian Wilderness Park, including the Le Mesnager barn, and the funds that had been appropriated for a restoration project of the property. In recent meetings, budget discussions between Glendale City Manager Scott Ochoa and some city councilmembers have been confusing. Some […]

Program Makes Voting Easier

Program Makes Voting Easier

By Mary O’KEEFE The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced this week a new program that will allow voters to use a will-call ballot pick-up and ballot drop-off service throughout L.A. County for the June 7 primary. The program will launch on May 28. Voters will have the option to request a […]

WEATHER IN THE FOOTHILLS

“A great sea fog is not homogenous – its density varies; it is honeycombed with streets, it has its caves of clear air, its cliffs of solid vapour, all shifting and changing place with the subtlety of legerdemain.”    ~ Henry de Vere Stacpoole, “The Blue Lagoon”   It’s that time of year again, albeit […]

Grab a Jacket – Looks Like a Cool Prom Plus

I can’t believe that it is already time for Crescenta Valley High School’s prom. If you’re out and about early this Saturday night, no doubt you’ll be seeing some of CV’s finest youth dressed “to the nines” and ready to head to the Ronald Reagan Library where this year’s prom is being held. I remember […]

IN Brief

Scholarships, Candidates on CVTC Agenda Tonight, Thursday, May 19, Kathryn Barger, candidate for the Board of Supervisors 5th District, will speak at the CV Town Council Meeting about issues important to the Crescenta Valley. The CV Town Council will also be awarding scholarships to the youth of our community. All are invited in recognizing these […]

All Welcome at Customer Appreciation Day

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY It was like saying hi to old friends. At least it was for Albertsons service operations manager Todd Knudsen on Saturday during the store’s first Customer Appreciation Day. “We’ve had a strong positive response on our return,” Knudsen said. Albertsons was a staple in the Tujunga area and nearby community when it […]

Finally – Our Turn to Go to the Polls

By Mary O’KEEFE On June 7 it will be California’s tun to have the media networks parked at polling places when the state decides between Hilary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, and what the Golden State will and won’t do for Donald Trump. The Presidential California primaries are one of the latest in the political primary/caucus […]