Bailey Center Still Seeking Help

The Bailey Center food pantry at United Methodist Church in Tujunga is still struggling to collect enough donations to meet the growing number of people in need. The Center is averaging 180 cars a week plus walk-ups of people in need of food.

Donations are needed of boxed cereal, pasta, spaghetti sauce and non-perishable canned goods. People can also donate cash or grocery cards.

Donations can be dropped off at the Bailey Center at United Methodist Church, 9901 Tujunga Canyon Blvd., Tujunga on Wednesdays between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Donations can also be dropped off at the CVW office, 3800 La Crescenta Ave. Ste. #206, Glendale/La Crescenta. For more information, email mo5966@sbcglobal.net or call CVW at (818) 248-2740.

MVCOC Looking for Support

Montrose Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce has set up a GoFundMe account to gather financial support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many local businesses, the chamber has lost money due to the cancellation and postponement of several of its key annual fundraisers including the Food & Brew Fest, Oktoberfest and more.

Please consider supporting the chamber by making a donation at https://tinyurl.com/y2nttw7m.

Caltrans Announces Slurry Seal Project on I-210 in Foothill Communities

The California Dept. of Transportation (Caltrans) announced a construction project to slurry seal on- and off-ramps on Interstate 210 (I-210) in the Foothill communities of Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge and La Crescenta.

The project spans just over seven miles from Lowell Avenue on the Los Angeles/Glendale border to Arroyo Boulevard in Pasadena. Workers will be repairing distressed pavement and applying slurry seal to 30 on- and off-ramps and five auxiliary lanes to increase pavement life and provide a smooth ride.

Construction is scheduled to start the first week of August and continue until late 2020. Ramp closures associated with the project will occur mostly overnight between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Some lanes may be closed to facilitate a safe work zone for workers and motorists. Residents and businesses located near the freeway are advised to anticipate noise, vibrations and dust associated with construction activities.

Closures are weather-permitting and subject to change. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes. Additionally, motorists can view current traffic closures before leaving for their destination by visiting the Caltrans Quickmap at http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.

Stimulus Plan Focus of Legislators

Key working groups from both houses of the California state legislature are prioritizing economic recovery in the final weeks of session and have developed a joint $100 billion stimulus plan, building upon the successful collaboration that led to a balanced state budget addressing the $54 billion deficit.

Senator Anthony Portantino, chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, sits on the economic working group led by Senators Bob Hertzberg and Steven Bradford and Assemblymembers Phil Ting and Jacqui Irwin.

The stimulus plan aims to raise $100 billion through a new tax voucher program and the acceleration of other existing revenue streams. The money would be used to boost the economy and protect jobs, small businesses and working families.

The working groups will also seek input from the Newsom Administration, including the governor’s task force on Business and Jobs Recovery, and from the public. Both houses will work together to approve measures by the Aug. 31 legislative deadline and identify priorities for the next session.