By Ted AYALA Despite the heavy rainfall that the region experienced over the weekend, the water situation that the state continues to face is dire. Precipitation, snow pack, and reservoir levels across California are scraping historic lows. A growing population, not to mention the possibility of drought extending into the next few years, could put […]
The storms came and went from Crescenta Valley with lots of rain and little mud. The wash between Prospect and Evelyn avenues had clear water rushing through on Saturday morning.
By Michael BRUER The property at the corner of Rosemont and Orange avenues continues to be underutilized as Life Scout Rhys Teff and other residents of La Crescenta determine a rescheduled construction date for Crescenta Commons. Hailing from Troop 288 and currently attending Crescenta Valley High School, Teff is looking forward to seeing the project […]
By Jason KUROSU Just as California was about to be privy to some rare rainfall, Thursday night’s Crescenta Valley Community Association meeting addressed, among other things, the Bay Delta Conservation Plan. CVCA member Bill Weisman summarized some of the Delta’s big issues raised at a recent meeting regarding the plan entitled “Managing California’s Water Crisis.” […]
Gathering Together Last Thursday afternoon was a bittersweet one for me. I attended the annual Glendale Latino Assn. installation lunch and awards presentation. Held at the Oakmont Country Club, the room was packed with the movers and shakers of Glendale. After the installation of officers, it was time for the awards presentation … and time […]
“March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.”~English Proverb This year’s lion arrived ahead of schedule. Roaring and wet, and disguised as a storm, it headed straight for the foothills. Weather-wise, as the showers continued several days, a February finale became a March miracle. Within that short period of time, according […]
It took years, but the efforts paid off as Rosemont Middle School gains a permanent crossing guard. By Mary O’KEEFE After about five years of watching traffic, talking to law enforcement and undergoing traffic studies, the plea by the community for a permanent crossing guard for Rosemont Middle School has been answered. “The kids will […]
March is Women’s History Month, highlighting the contributions of women in events in history and contemporary society. Recognized in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, it corresponds with International Women’s Day on March 8. CV Weekly asked intern Joyce Lee to speak to high school students about the roles of women in history. […]
By Jason KUROSU As California suffers through its driest year on record, state officials and water agencies continually urge customers to conserve. Gov. Jerry Brown declared a drought emergency in January and also signed a $687 million drought aid package, which will fund water conservation programs and projects, food and housing assistance to those most […]
March 2 300 block of Meadow Grove Street in La Cañada Flintridge, a driveway gate was damaged when it was apparently forced open by person(s) to gain access into a yard. Once there, suspects, described as four males in hooded sweatshirts, entered the property and threw toilet paper across the two front yard trees. They […]