Big Rig Accident Slows Traffic
Photo by Chris WALDHEIM By Mary O’KEEFE Traffic on the Foothill (210) freeway has been snarled most of the day due to a big rig accident that occurred Wednesday morning. At 10:40 a.m., an accident involving a big rig and passenger vehicle occurred on the eastbound 210 just west of the La Tuna Canyon exit. […]
CVTC Prepares for Arbor Day at Two-Strike Park
By Ted AYALA Walking amidst its beautiful trees, in the shadow of its lion-colored rolling hills, it’s hard not to think that Arbor Day was made with Two-Strike Park in mind. So it’s no surprise to learn that the Crescenta Valley Town Council has chosen the park as the site for its Arbor Day celebration […]
A ‘Brand’ New Sunland Tujunga?
By Michael J. ARVIZU What is in a brand? Residents of Sunland and Tujunga discussed this question as a grassroots branding initiative continues to be waged with the goal of bringing potential businesses and visitors to the two cities. The discussions were held during a special town hall meeting at North Valley City Hall in […]
The Candidates Speak Up
In preparation for the June 3 election, Crescenta Valley Weekly asked four questions of Glendale City Council candidates. Their responses are listed in order of receipt. Note that candidate Paula Devine had an adjusted question No. 4 because this is the first time she has sought a seat on the Glendale City Council. 1. Talk […]
Rockhaven Plans Spark Discussion at CVCA
By Jason KUROSU Debate continues to swirl around the property formerly known as the Rockhaven Sanitarium in Montrose, the fate of which continues to hang in limbo since the city of Glendale purchased it for $8.25 million in 2008. The city has begun to tell developers that they would hear proposals for potential affordable housing […]
Raising Fire Awareness
By Jason KUROSU The outbreak of fires in San Diego County this month epitomized the constant threat of brush fires in the drier sections of Southern California. Thousands of acres and homes were destroyed in the wildfires, which caused an estimated $60 million worth of damage. Meanwhile, Central California wildfires continue to burn through over […]
Longtime GCC President Passes Away
By Michael J. ARVIZU Dr. John A. Davitt, 81, credited with leading Glendale Community College through a substantial period of growth in student enrollment and campus infrastructure during his 21-year tenure as superintendent and president – the longest of any sitting community college president – passed away on Saturday morning after a long battle with […]
CRIME BLOTTER
May 26 3100 block of Cloudcrest Road in La Crescenta, the side view mirror on a vehicle was broken overnight. Foothill Boulevard and Ramsdell Avenue in La Crescenta, a 37-year-old Panorama City woman was arrested for driving on a suspended license, expired registration and receiving stolen property after a routine traffic stop. Deputies discovered, according […]
GWP to hear residents concerns over new rate tiers next Wednesday at Sparr Heights
By Ted AYALA Staff from Glendale Water & Power will be conducting community outreach for a new rate tier proposal at the Sparr Heights Community Center next Wednesday. The new rate plan was devised by GWP after the previous plan, which had been been designed by Willdan Financial Services of Temecula, was found to be […]