Weather in the Foothills

“I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage and tangled Christmas tree lights. I’ve learned that, […]

from the desk of the publisher

Reflecting on the End of the (Sch ool) Year Typically, thinking back on a year that is coming to an end takes place around Jan. 1. As for reflecting on the end of a school year … well, it’s been years since I’ve reflected on my own school years. But when raising children, knowing the […]

Paula Devine, Measure G Winners in Glendale Special Election

Paula Devine, Measure G Winners in Glendale Special Election

By Ted AYALA Glendale City Council candidate Paula Devine and Measure G were both the big winners of Tuesday’s special election, which was folded into the county and statewide election held the same day. The special election had been called by the city in order to elect a permanent successor to Rafi Manoukian, who had […]

CVWD Rate Increases

By Jason KUROSU A new set of water and sewer rate increases will be voted on next week by the Crescenta Valley Water District Board of Directors. Pending approval, the water rate would be increased by 5.8% beginning July 1. Sewer rates would also be increased by 4.7% on July 1 and 4.4% the following […]

Riding Down Michigan Avenue

Riding Down Michigan Avenue

By Jason KUROSU Despite that Olympian Luger Kate Hansen hails from La Cañada, the sport does not generally strike many as a Californian pastime. Nonetheless, the United States Luge Association made its first venture to California in over a decade this past Saturday, turning La Cañada’s Michigan Hill into a veritable luge course. Utilizing the […]

More Than Trees Celebrated at Arbor Day

By Mary O’KEEFE Supervisor Michael Antonovich and the Crescenta Valley Town Council celebrated Arbor Day Saturday morning with a donation of hundreds of trees. Southern California Edison donated the trees as a way to replenish those that were lost after the windstorm a few years ago. SCE provided free trees for several areas in Los […]

Skepticism, Concern Over New Water Rate Structure

By Ted AYALA Glendale Water & Power (GWP) is taking its new water rate structure on the road. And if their first public outreach meeting, which was held Wednesday night at the Sparr Heights Community Center, is any indication, they’re going to be facing some tough crowds. Raised eyebrows and frustrated outbursts met the efforts […]

Crowds Come Out for Fiesta Days Celebration

Crowds Come Out for Fiesta Days Celebration

By Marissa GOULD and Isiah REYES The annual La Cañada Flintridge Fiesta Days celebration, a community event held over the Memorial weekend, offered something for everyone. Festivities began on Friday evening with casino night benefiting the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge and ended on Monday with the summer kick off of Music in the […]

Do You Want the Mandarin Language Taught at CVHS?

By Mary O’KEEFE Parents in the Crescenta Valley area have requested the Glendale Unified School District to explore creating a Mandarin language class at Crescenta Valley High School. “We knew if we made this request to the district we should have a survey from our parents,” said Linda Austin, a local parent. She, along with […]

Arts and Crafts Festival Was Fun For All

Arts and Crafts Festival Was Fun For All

  The 35th Annual Montrose Arts and Crafts Festival last weekend had a wide variety of items for sale from seashell wind chimes to tie-dyed T-shirts. Over 300 vendors provided unique items for sale to thousands of visitors. Shoppers were also entertained by live music as they enjoyed shopping for unusual and one-of-a-kind crafts. As […]