Local Historic Landmarks – Disappeared, Threatened and Saved I want to bring you up-to-date on some recent developments regarding local historical landmarks. As a local historian, I’m well aware of what happens to these landmarks. Sadly, I’m not at all good at working to save the threatened ones. I don’t have the stomach for the […]
When the Jewel was on Sunset The driver flipped the switch to engage the wipers. Even straining at full speed they did little to improve visibility through the driving snow. The large and plentiful flakes made it impossible to see far beyond the front of the truck. A wall of white was descending. Back in […]
Applauds Decision Reluctant or not, the decision by the Design Review Board to approve the project at the site of the Glendale Garden Apartment Homes at 1303 N. Central Ave. is an obvious choice (DRB Reluctantly Approves New Project at Site of Glendale Garden Apartment Homes, Oct. 2, 2025). While a vocal group has spoken […]
Glendale’s Mobility Element Needs Work When the City’s 2025 Community Satisfaction Survey results were published in June, perhaps it shocked no one to see that the number one concern for Glendale residents is that of reckless driving, speeding and traffic safety. As a lifelong Glendale resident and two-term Transportation and Parking commissioner, I have been […]
The Deadly 210 Freeway Bridge Collapse In the early 1970s, the 210 Freeway was being completed in sections. Our little section, running from Ocean View Boulevard to Lowell Avenue, opened in July 1972. In October, contractors were working on a particularly difficult job, the freeway bridge over the Arroyo Seco connecting Pasadena and La Cañada. […]
Council Seats are Open and Taking Part in the Preparedness Fair As October approaches, the Crescenta Valley Town Council is reaching out to local residents with important updates aimed at boosting civic engagement and prioritizing community safety. CVTC is formed solely of community volunteers and its future relies and hinges on participation from the community. Residents […]
The Baron and Baroness of Sunland Early morning in Paris and the cafés are full. The smell of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the yeasty aroma of baguettes and the sweet buttery scent of croissants. These were les années folles, or “the crazy years,” in France at the end of the roaring ’20s. Leaders from […]
It’s Just a Conversation I follow politics every day. I choose a variety of news sources so that I can stay informed, consider different points of view and better understand what will affect my family and community. Before I engage, I often think to myself, “What in the world is going to happen today?” Increasingly, […]
Supporting Our Neighborhood Voices – Return Land Use Control to Local Governments The CV Weekly’s Sept. 18 issue carried an apologia from the Office of the City Manager lamenting the passage of AB 130. This legislation, by exempting almost all infill housing projects from environmental impact reports, makes the destruction of the Glendale Garden Homes […]
Bettering the Mental Health of All My name is Eva Greener, and I am a youth ambassador with Crescenta Valley’s mental health awareness group CV Cares. With this article I want to spread the news of the importance of teen mental health. Teens these days have increased issues surrounding mental health that can cause stress […]