RF Emissions Abound Once again the complaints come out about the cell towers and their radio frequency (RF) emissions. Do these people who are complaining have a cellphone? If so, why are they concerned about a very low power transmitter on a utility pole when they plant their cellphones’ transmitter up to their head? Why […]
Learning About the Needs of Small Business Just a few weeks ago the Select Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship held its first hearing. I asked to establish this Select Committee in order for us to do a deep-dive into how the legislature could better work with the institutions that form the backbone of our […]
CV’s First Inhabitants – The Village of Wiqanga Last week I introduced the Tongva, focusing mainly on how scattered and elusive the historical records are. Falling right into that pattern of elusiveness is the location of their village sites. We have many village names recorded in Mission records, but no locations. The locations we […]
Finding CV’s First Inhabitants is Difficult Writing about the native people of our valley, the Tongva, has been among the most frustrating research work I’ve done. The sources of info are scattered, and some of what exists can be suspect in accuracy. There are really no contemporary historical accounts of what the Tongva were […]
Glendale Quality of Life and Essential Services Protection Measure The City of Glendale provides unmatched services to its residents and businesses – from public safety to recreation and parks, libraries, arts and culture, and quality of life programs – to help our community thrive. But by no means are we perfect or without challenges. Honestly, […]
Info on Historical Preservation I was sorry to learn that the oldest house in Montrose was recently demolished (Then and Now, June 7). I am writing to correct a possible error regarding historic resources and their protection. The caption stated that the house was “perfect Craftsman-style” but that “historical protections for the 105-year-old home would […]
Tujunga’s Cross of San Ysidro On a hilltop of the Verdugo Mountains overlooking Tujunga is a tall white cross. Standing an impressive 30 feet tall, it can easily be seen from Foothill Boulevard, although many hurrying down the boulevard never notice it. It is the Cross of San Ysidro, and it is an important […]
Happy Return to School! I was honored to acknowledge Hayden Dinger, who achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, at our July general town council meeting. Congratulations again, Hayden! Thanks to our supervisor, Kathryn Barger, for providing us with the beach bus to relax from the excessive heat. Supervisor Barger introduced a motion at the board […]
Open Letter to City Manager Dear Yasmin Beers: I would like to compliment you on the presentation you made at [the Aug. 2] MSP meeting. You did an excellent job. I understand why and how we view this measure [regarding a sales tax increase] differently. My view is how this sales tax increase will affect […]
The Story of Tongva Peak in the Verdugo Mountains As we drive from Verdugo City down Verdugo Road toward Verdugo Canyon on our way to Verdugo Park, we might look over at the Verdugo Mountains and notice the highest point in the range, Verdugo Peak, at 3,126 feet. Verdugo, Verdugo, Verdugo! However, a little […]