By Jason KUROSU California’s mandatory water restrictions continue to have cities across the state exploring methods for conservation during the worst drought in state history. The City of La Cañada began using recycled water to irrigate its medians, forbidding the use of potable water for street landscape irrigation. The Crescenta Valley Water District has […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta-Cañada Lions Club is accepting donations for its annual Kases for Kids program. Each year the organization collects backpacks that will be distributed to children entering, or already in, foster care. This year club members will be collecting backpacks, small suitcases and other items like toiletries on Aug. 1 in a […]
By Jason KUROSU A plan for creating a freeway cap park within downtown Glendale received more public exposure Wednesday night, June 24, when city officials and local business owners met at the Alex Theatre to discuss and learn about the proposal. The night’s mixer was the second outreach event for Space 134, a proposed open […]
Plenty to Do – Near and Farther Away You all know how much I love our Crescenta Valley … the “Mayberry-type” atmosphere and the vibrant volunteer spirit are just two things that make living here such a privilege. But while there is much available to do in our fair foothills, sometimes you have to travel […]
Holiday Schedule Trash and recycling pick up service by Burrtec and the City of Glendale will not be interrupted due to the Independence Day holiday. Service will be provided on regular service days. Fire Danger Level Raised Fire activity throughout the region, coupled with drought-starved vegetation, has prompted the Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel […]
By Isiah REYES The Glendale Unified School District Board of Education selected McPherson & Jacobson as the executive firm that will help in the search for its next superintendent. The other two firms in the discussion were The Cosca Group and Leadership Associates. Each firm gave a presentation during a meeting held June 24 and […]
Updated on July 4. Change made in bold below. By Mary O’KEEFE There are several administrative changes coming to local schools. From the search for a new superintendent to a new principal and assistant principals, Crescenta Valley students will see some new faces. The first, as has been reported, is the hunt for a new […]
By Ted AYALA After previously batting it down, Glendale is once again considering the use of artificial turf on residential properties. With the heat beating down on Southern California for months, any hope of a downpour to salvage another dismal rainy season has virtually evaporated. Add to that mandatory water usage cuts of 25% statewide […]
On June 30, the Crescenta Valley Water District (CVWD) Board of Directors adopted Fiscal Year 2015-16 budgets for the water and wastewater funds. The board conducted extensive deliberation regarding the water budget and rates. The California drought and state mandated reductions in water use have resulted in significant reductions in water sales revenue. Fiscal Year […]
“Rosy clouds were spread like flowers in the sun’s pathway… The singing world of the air hung exulting in hues of heavenly blue. Sparks of clouds darted up from gold bars along the horizon; at last the flames Of the sun streamed over the earth.” ~ Jean Paul Friedrich Richter And so was our sunset […]