Lions Club Spearheading Food Drive

The Crescenta Valley Lions Club continues its canned and non-perishable food collection drive.

Continuing through March 6, donations can be dropped in donation boxes at the Ralphs Market, 2675 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta and at the home at the southeast corner of Ramsdell and Orange avenues. Curbside drop-off will be available at the Crescenta Commons at the southwest corner of Rosemont and Orange avenues only on Saturday, March 6 from 9 a.m. to noon.

To learn what items are needed, visit www.cvweekly.com/NEWS for an outline of needed items.

Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning

An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday morning, March 6. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to capture the morning light and citizen scientists, bring your iNaturalist app to add wildlife sightings!

The gate will be open from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and Friends of the Rosemont Preserve Committee members will be available to answer questions and present this community resource. LA County guidelines are being followed requiring visitors to wear masks and practice social distancing when visiting the Preserve.

The Preserve is located at the north end of Rosemont Avenue, just past the chain link fence. As street parking is limited, please park at Two Strike Park, 5107 Rosemont Ave. Those with mobility issues who require a closer parking spot should contact the Rosemont Preserve Committee.

Those planning on walking the trails should wear sturdy shoes.  

This event is free to the public and suitable for all ages; no reservations required. Rain cancels. Sorry, no pets please.  

For further information, contact the Friends of the Rosemont Preserve at RosemontFriends@gmail.com

The Future of Housing Discussed Tonight, Thursday

In Los Angeles County unincorporated communities are currently updating the housing element of the general plan for 2021-29. The housing element serves as a policy guide to address the comprehensive housing needs of the unincorporated communities. The primary focus of the housing element is to ensure decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing for current and future residents of unincorporated communities, including those with special needs.

The Dept. of Regional Planning every eight years reviews and makes recommendations for possible changes to the zoning within the unincorporated areas of the county. Given that there is currently a shortage of affordable housing, the County is looking to increase densities where it might be reasonable to do so.

The Dept. of Regional Planning will be making a presentation at the March Land Use Committee meeting of the CV Town Council tonight, Thursday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m.

Join the Zoom meeting at https://zoom.us/j/97589570194; meeting ID: 975 8957 0194.