Senate bills 14 and 224, authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino, were approved by the legislature with strong bipartisan support and are headed to the governor’s desk. SB 14 and 224 address the growing mental health crisis among California’s youth by implementing mental health education and training in schools. “As students return to school […]
Sept. 7 3200 block of Big Tujunga Canyon Road in Angeles National Forest, a man reported that he left his trash-hauling trailer parked on a dirt lot at the location across the street from his residence. He secured the dirt lot with a metal gate and locked it with a padlock. The resident wife drove […]
By Lori BODNAR “Remember-Honor-Respect” is the motto of the Patriot Day Remembrance Motorcade, which honors the fallen first responders and others who lost their lives due to terrorist attacks 20 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001. This year, the motorcade was held on Friday, Sept. 10 so that local schools could take part in the […]
By Justin HAGER The Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Works (DWP) will make a presentation at the CV Town Council meeting tonight, Thursday, Sept. 16 regarding the proposed curb-extensions (also known as bulb-outs or neck-downs) on La Crescenta Avenue. Still in the concept phase (meaning the county is still soliciting public feedback and has […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Treating cancer is different. That statement is the foundation of what powered the recent passage of the Cancer Patient Bill of Rights, a resolution that was adopted by both the California State Senate and Assembly. The Cancer Bill of Rights adopted in California is the first resolution in the nation that highlights […]
With over 100 guests cheering him on, Greg Brown was lauded as La Cañadan of the Year for 2020, an award sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada. State Senator Anthony Portantino served as master of ceremonies for the luncheon event as Brown was recognized for his outstanding civic and religious service spanning more […]
Robin is gone for the week so the task of writing this column falls to me. For most who know me I will never turn down an opportunity to talk about the volunteer spirit of our community. There is no doubt that our time of isolation has affected our community as well as the nation. […]
“Sunshine, blue skies, please go away… My eyes search the skies, desperately for rain…Let it rain, let it rain.” ~ “I Wish it Would Rain” song by The Temptations Is Autumn in the air? We’re still a couple of weeks away from the official date, but there are a few signs, […]
Oktoberfest Postponed The Montrose Verdugo Chamber of Commerce has announced this year’s Oktoberfest has been “postponed.” Stating it was with a “heavy heart” that the event had been canceled but it was in the best interest of the community’s safety. The event sees up to 25,000 attendees. “We were not going to be able to […]