The Land Use Element, Community Engagement and You What’s a land use element? Some of the information circulating now would have you think it’s a scheme to develop large apartment buildings on parking lots in Montrose. Let’s put that to rest right now – the Land Use Element doesn’t call for that. But first let’s […]
Learning About the Life Cycle of a Bill Over the next three weeks, the California State Legislature will consider nearly 850 pieces of legislation (referred to as bills) currently pending in both the state assembly and the state senate. It’s all part of our legislative process governed by rules and deadlines that begin in January […]
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles – Part 1 The sweet, fruity scent of baked apples and cinnamon filled the air as the oven door opened at Rice’s Café on the edge of Sunland Park. Plates were laid out that soon were filled with slices of steaming hot pie and large scoops of ice cream. Out in […]
Thanks to Community I am writing on behalf of my family to express our deepest gratitude to the wonderful Crescenta Valley community. On Sunday, Aug. 17, we held a celebration of life for my husband Dennis Gossard under the lights on the new home field at CVHS. We were truly overwhelmed by the outpouring love, […]
Calling All Fremont Elementary Alumni! John C. Fremont Elementary School will be 100 years old next year and the parents at Fremont are planning a big celebration. If you, or a friend or relative, attended Fremont, the Centennial Committee hopes you’ll connect with them. I’ll give details at the end of this article. Fremont Elementary […]
Holden – Not a Friend of Commoners Former California Assemblyman Chris Holden (D-Pasadena), who was termed out of office in November, recently landed a job as chief executive officer of LA Fire Justice, a Pasadena law firm working on behalf of Eaton Canyon Fire victims. “When I saw the fire’s devastation,” he stated in a […]
It’s A Balance I’ve always thought that one of the best features of the Crescenta Valley is living in an active wildlife corridor. My home in Sunland where I grew up sat adjacent to Big Tujunga Canyon; the hills and wash behind it became the setting for many of my childhood adventures. During the long, […]
Dining with a View to Die For The smell of spring was in the air but the mood was solemn. The first tone broke and heads lowered. The bugler’s call of “Taps” sounded over the hills. As the final note faded from his horn, another tone arose in the distance. The gathered crowd turned to […]
Crescenta Valley Town Council Community Update Summer is in full swing in the Crescenta Valley! As we enjoy sunny days, community events and the last weeks of summer break, CVTC is here to keep you informed on local happenings, safety reminders and ways to stay connected with your neighbors. With hotter days, wildlife is also […]
Encourages Approval of CAAP When Glendale established its Sustainability Commission in 2021, I was proud to serve as first chairperson. The first, [and] most important business, at the time was to create a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. The city initiated a similar effort in 2012– the Greener Glendale Plan – an assortment of policies […]