Fighting Fire With Fire Many of you know that I have worked quite a few different jobs in my lifetime. From grocery store “boxboy” to florist, wedding planner and antique dealer, every job I tried, along with all my other life choices, molded me into the well-rounded person I am today. In hindsight, I wouldn’t […]
Odd Time for a Traffic Study I have noticed that there is a traffic study being done on Briggs Avenue near the sheriff’s station [4554 Briggs Ave.]. This I suspect is for the project pending approval at Briggs and Foothill Boulevard; however, it is not going to be very accurate because it is being conducted […]
Winding Down the America 250 Trail The Sunland-Tujunga Bicentennial Trail, developed in 1976, is now the America 250 Trail. In the past weeks, we’ve visited 22 of the 25 locations highlighted on this journey into the past. We’ll visit two more stops today and, following America’s birthday, the trail will conclude with my story of […]
Affordable and Accessible Energy for California Families, individuals and businesses deserve energy that is both reliable and affordable. As energy costs continue to impact household budgets, the state legislature must pursue policies that put consumers first while ensuring a strong and resilient energy system. I am committed to advancing practical energy-efficiency solutions that help lower […]
Counting Votes Earlier Is Not Cheating I would like to compliment the management and staff of The Los Angeles County Election Center in the City of Industry for their professionalism and dedication. Their work supports one of the largest and most complex voting operations in the nation. Los Angeles County has more registered voters than […]
The Assistance League of Glendale (ALG) recently welcomed this year’s scholarship winners to a luncheon at their clubhouse at 314 E Harvard St. in Glendale. Each recipient will receive $2500 toward their college education when they send in proof of registration for classes in 2026. The League earns its funds from the Thrift Alley where […]
The Mysterious Vietnam MIA of Verdugo Hills Hospital When you turn off Verdugo Road to enter the lower parking lot of Verdugo Hills Hospital, you probably won’t notice a small, planted area marking off one end of the parking lot. In among the low bushes is a directional sign and a flagpole. If you park […]
Proclamation by the President of the U.S. On June 14, 1777, the delegates of the Second Continental Congress adopted a resolution declaring “that the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation.” In the 250th year of […]
Counting Votes Is Not Cheating Although Election Day is finally over, the campaigns and bitter fights seem to be never-ending. California has once again become a favorite punching bag for President Donald Trump and many of his allies and supporters. Apparently, the latest assertion is that our elections are corrupt because it takes us a […]
Reflecting on the Previous School Year, Preparing for the New School Year As the school year winds down and the summer heat rolls into the foothills, the Crescenta Valley Town Council (CVTC) has been busy reflecting on a fantastic academic year, advocating for local safety and preparing for a vibrant summer season. Here is an […]