Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day

The community is invited to the Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. to help protect the natural habitat at Rosemont Preserve. Volunteers will be removing invasive, non-native plants, watering newly planted natives, doing some trail maintenance and cleaning up the trails for upcoming field trips. Wear sturdy shoes, comfortable clothes and garden gloves (long pants and sleeves are recommended). Tools will be available.

Then on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., an “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve. 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 and Merlin apps to identify birds and add wildlife sightings!

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 RosemontFriends@gmail.com. 

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

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

Holiday at the Stone Barn
The community is invited to a family-oriented evening of holiday entertainment on Dec. 14 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Stone Barn Nature Center in Deukmejian Wilderness Park, 3429 Markridge Road in Glendale/La Crescenta. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Seating is limited. RSVP by Dec. 11 to glendaleca.gov.

CVCA Dark in December

The next meeting of the Crescenta Valley Community Association will be on Jan. 23. This first meeting of the year will be a combined meeting of Crescenta Highlands Neighborhood Association’s annual meeting and the CVCA regular meeting. 

Items of interest include: Chamlian Armenian School – Conditional Use Permit/Variance Appeal; “A Christmas Carol” – now through Dec. 15 at Highlands Church, 4441 La Crescenta Ave. in La Crescenta; Los Angeles Regional Fire Safe Council, Virtual Town Hall Meeting – Thursday, Dec. 19 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Los Angeles County Outdoor Dining Ordinance – The Outdoor Dining Ordinance is now available for review. This Ordinance proposes amendments to Los Angeles County Code Title 22 – Planning and Zoning that enhance outdoor dining experiences while prioritizing safety and minimizing impacts on neighborhoods.  More info at
https://pw.lacounty.gov/core-service-areas/municipal-services/dine-out/.

GPD Conducting a DUI Checkpoint

The Glendale Police Dept. will be conducting a DUI and drivers license checkpoint on Saturday, Dec. 14. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.

The Glendale Police Dept. reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.

Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.