Reviewing Our Commitment Last week we had the pleasure of hosting Senator Sasha Pérez (SD-25). We shared with Senator Pérez some of the District’s ongoing efforts to innovate, partner and save on costs. For example, we talked about how the District is proactively looking to remove currently known and future contaminants beyond federal and state […]
The 2025 legislative session included new investments to keep jobs in California, protect the civil rights of the most vulnerable communities, support local schools and help Californians rebuild after devastating wildfires. With 2026 right around the corner now is a great time to share your views on the issues with the District Office. As we […]
The $250 million dollar special election on Nov. 4 will ask voters to weigh in on a single issue: Yes or No on Proposition 50. A “yes” vote overturns the Independent Redistricting Commission, also known as the Fair Voter Act, and allows politicians to redraw the Congressional districts. A “no” vote keeps the current maps […]
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 […]