By Ted AYALA A six-year contract totaling nearly $44,000,000 that would continue the city’s relationship with the Glendale Beeline’s current operator was approved by Glendale City Council on Tuesday night. MV Transportation, Inc., which is headquartered in Dallas, will operate the Beeline until 2021, with two further options for one-year extensions after 2021. They have […]
On May 6, Congressman Adam Schiff sent a letter to Chairman Eric Garcetti and members of the Los Angeles Metro Board opposing the SR 710 North freeway tunnel alternative proposed in the SR 710 North Study by the California Dept. of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). In the letter, […]
May 8 4000 block of La Crescenta Avenue in La Crescenta, a La Crescenta woman was arrested for possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. After a routine traffic stop, deputies reportedly observed her using her cellphone while driving. When stopping the vehicle, the deputy allegedly smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming from […]
The following is from a speech given by Mark Twain in 1876. The humor is intended for the precursor to the National Weather Service. Twain’s words describe how a forecaster does his job: “…mulls it over, and by and by he gets out something about like this: Probable nor-east to sou-west winds, varying to the […]
Photo by Mary O’KEEFE
Single vehicle accident on the Foothill (210) freeway eastbound at Pennsylvania Avenue exit. The #4 lane has been closed, slowing traffic. California Highway Patrol on scene awaiting tow truck. No injuries reported.
Crescenta Valley prepares for the annual prayer breakfast celebrating diversity and local youth. By Jason KUROSU The 4th Annual Crescenta Valley Prayer Breakfast will be held Tuesday, May 19 at Holy Redeemer Church, featuring leaders from a number of churches and participation from students in an event focused on youth. Los Angeles County Sheriff […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Residents living in the Briggs Terrace area of La Crescenta can rest a little easier after Saturday’s fire evacuation drill. Briggs Terrace is a unique area with only one way in and out. The concern of residents has been what to do in case of an emergency when evacuation is required. Resident […]
By Jason KUROSU In April, Crescenta Valley High school junior Rachel Harvey joined 15 other high school students on a two week trip to Korea, an endeavor intended to immerse the students in another culture and to emphasize the importance of “bridging the gap” between countries. Harvey and the other students traveled as part of […]
Turning to the ‘Park’ Side Trails and Open Space will be working on the Riverwalk and the Experimental Forest on upcoming workdays. On Saturday, May 9 the Glendale Narrows Riverwalk is the focus of the monthly workday along the Los Angeles River. Volunteers will be working from 8 a.m. until noon for weeding and maintenance […]