CVTC General Meeting

The monthly general meeting of the Crescenta Valley Town Council will be held tonight, Thursday, at 7 p.m. For information, visit the Council Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CrescentaValleyTC/.

Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning

An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Sunday morning, Oct. 18. 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.

Schiff, Portantino and Su Part of Virtual Town Hall

On Monday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m., State Senator Anthony Portantino, Congressman Adam Schiff and Labor Secretary Julie Su will hold a virtual town hall to provide state and federal updates and answer constituent questions about coronavirus relief and recovery, the upcoming election and more.

Topics of discussion will include a dialogue with Congressman Schiff on the latest on coronavirus relief negotiations in Congress, an update from Secretary Julie Su on meeting worker needs during this pandemic and improvements on the EDD process, and a Sacramento update from Senator Portantino. Questions will be addressed after the presentations, and moderated by former Burbank Mayor Marsha Ramos.

Register via Zoom at http://bit.ly/schiffportantino, live stream at https://sd25.senate.ca.gov/ or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/portantino/ or https://www.facebook.com/RepAdamSchiff/live

This event is free and open to the public.

GPD is Awarded Grant

The safety of everyone traveling is the focus of a grant awarded to the Glendale Police Department (GPD). The $293,500 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) will assist in the efforts of the GPD to reduce deaths and injuries on Glendale’s roads.

The one-year grant is for the 2021 federal fiscal year, which runs through Sept. 30, 2021.

The grant will fund a variety of traffic safety programs, including DUI checkpoints, patrols with emphasis on awareness and education of California’s hands-free cellphone law, patrols with emphasis on education of traffic rights for bicyclists and pedestrians, patrols with emphasis on awareness and education of primary causes of crashes: excess speed, failure to yield, failure to stop at stop signs/signals, improper turning/lane changes, community education presentations on traffic safety issues such as distracted driving, DUI, speed, bicycle and pedestrian safety, patrols specifically looking for suspected alcohol and/or drug-impaired drivers, officer training and the creation of a “hot sheet” to be used to identify repeat DUI offenders.

Free Flu Shot Clinic

LA County Dept. of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide free flu vaccines to people 6 months of age and older; no health insurance required. La Crescenta Library will be having a free flu shot clinic on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from noon to 4 p.m.

Drive-through options available at select locations. Physical distancing, masking requirements, additional disinfecting and other measures will be in place at each free flu shot clinic location to prioritize the safety of our customers and staff.