By Mary O’KEEFE A utility pole was left leaning against power cables at the La Crescenta Avenue off ramp of the westbound Foothill (210) Freeway this morning after a semi-truck sheared it off at the base. At about 11:50 a.m. the 30-year-old male driver of a semi-truck apparently took a turn too sharply at the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Red Ribbon Week is being observed this week throughout the Glendale Unified School District. The event is designed to start a dialogue about drugs and alcohol use with elementary, middle and high school kids. Lincoln Elementary School got a jump on Red Ribbon Week by having some very special guests on Friday, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A dedication was held on Monday morning for a memorial that honored two fallen heroes and brought a bit of closure to the families who paid the ultimate price of service – the loss of a loved one. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy David Horr and Montrose Search and Rescue Reserve Team […]
By Ted AYALA Following the implementation of a similar ordinance in unincorporated Los Angeles County, the Glendale City Council voted Tuesday to approve a ban on the use of single-use plastic bags in supermarkets and retail stores across the city. Already a way of life for residents of La Crescenta, the bag would eliminate plastic […]
Saying Thank You On Monday morning, I had the privilege of attending the dedication of the memorial at the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station honoring those from CV who had fallen in the line of duty. The skies over the parking lot at the sheriff’s station were overcast as a sizable crowd took their seats and, […]
“The sparrows are preparing for winter, each one dressed in a plain brown coat and singing a cheerful song.” – Charles Kuralt 1934-1997 This quotation brings a smile and an image of a Walt Disney animation. Preparing for winter, before it actually arrives. is always preferable. Instinct-driven animals appear more capable of this yearly task […]
By Jason KUROSU The annual Montrose Spooktacular will befall the 2200 block of Honolulu Avenue this Halloween, leaving the street populated by ghosts, demons and all manner of spooks, for at least a few hours. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the avenue will feature booths up and down the block, replete with food, games […]
Rate Increases on CVWD Agenda The Crescenta Valley Water District is holding a public hearing for a proposed water rate increase on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the main office. The district encourages all CVWD customers or property owners to attend and participate in the discussion. The CVWD is located at 2700 Foothill Blvd. in […]
By Ted AYALA Sweeping changes to the Crescenta Valley are inching their way further to reality. The Glendale Planning Commission on Oct. 18 approved sweeping building and zoning changes that will affect the way much of the community looks in the next few years. Some of the biggest changes will be seen along the Foothill […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The Crescenta Valley Water District is proposing an increase to its rates and will hold a public meeting on the matter next week. During the CV Town Council meeting on Oct. 20, Dennis Erdman, district general manager, spoke to the audience for why the board is considering an average increase of 8.2%, […]