Setting Reasonable Limits on Campaign Expenditures In the years since the Supreme Court decided Citizens United, we have seen a massive wave of secret spending in our political system. There was over $100 million in “dark,” unregulated and anonymous, money spent in the 2014 midterm election cycle and, with the presidential race right around the […]
Orange Fest is a free community event in two parts. The purpose is to create a positive community for all while providing information in a casual environment. We attended a conference this summer at which a speaker said what works in reaching young people are activities that connect. Not activities that scare, bore or invoke […]
Fond Farewell Dear Montrose, Two years ago, I was introduced to a quaint, sleepy little town that I never knew existed. Like all new relationships, it took a bit to get to know you, to feel you out and decide if it was a good fit. Well, I fell in love. I have been to […]
The Mystery of Goss Canyon’s Name Nearly all of our canyons on the both the Verdugo and San Gabriel Mountains have family names attached to them. Pickens Canyon, named for Theodore Pickens who homesteaded there in 1871. Hall-Beckley Canyon, named for Thomas Hall who purchased the land in 1874. Dunsmore Canyon for James Dunsmore, and […]
Wildfires are a Drone No-Fly Zone After years of drought and rising temperatures, California is facing unprecedented fire risk. We need every firefighter, every shovel and every bulldozer and air tanker working together to battle wildfires. Yet few people realize that the proliferation of drones, unmanned aircraft predominantly used by hobbyists and technology enthusiasts, can […]
Beyond the 710 Beyond the 710 is a subregional community-based effort to reimagine how to solve congestion and mobility problems created by the present configuration of SR710 between Alhambra and Pasadena without the destruction and disruption caused by a freeway tunnel. Beyond the 710 supporters include cities, elected officials, organizations, and community […]
What will it take to be heard, GUSD? Is it time to look at our options? In my years on the CV Town Council, I have attended many events and meetings to support our local schools. Without a doubt school pride runs deep in our Foothills community. The town council has always taken a position […]
‘So What’s Going to Happen to Rockhaven Sanitarium?’ I often get asked that question, and my answer is invariably, “It will become a park.” As a refresher for those who don’t know about Rockhaven Sanitarium: It was established in 1923 by a nurse who was horrified by the treatment of the mentally ill, particularly women. […]
Hi, CV! Like my mother, I find it easy to be a parent. Sometimes I think it’s because of my age; I don’t need to live through my child. My mom gave me space. I would come home from school and watch the same soap opera, “Another World,” as she was watching only I was […]
What will it take to be heard by GUSD? Is it time to look at our options? In my years on the CV Town Council, I have attended many events and meetings to support our local schools. Without a doubt, school pride runs deep in our foothill community. The town council has always taken a […]