Today, Rep. Adam Schiff, released the following statement after the Appropriations Committee posted language for the omnibus spending bill late last night: “I am pleased that the spending bill contains strong funding for the continued development of the Mars 2020 rover and for a mission to Jupiter and its moon Europa. I hope that this […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU Retired Glendale Unified School District teacher Mardy Graves’ work with domestic, wild and exotic animals goes back to her days spending time on her aunt’s farm in Missouri. In college, she landed a job at the local zoo. She further expanded her education by working with wild and exotic animals at […]
Assemblyman Mike Gatto introduced legislation today to prevent child abuse in schools by ensuring that school employees identify the abuse and stop it in its tracks. Recent reports showed that certain abuse was prolonged because large numbers of school personnel were unaware of the processes and their responsibilities for reporting abuse. Gatto’s legislation, AB […]
New Year’s Eve holiday visitors to the Angeles National Forest need to leave their fireworks at home, officials advise. “The use of fireworks is prohibited on all national forests,” said Thomas Contreras, forest supervisor. “The regulations are enforced, and violation is punishable as a misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000, imprisonment of […]
Jackson Lake has been ordered closed by Angeles National Forest officials, from Saturday (Dec. 21) to March 31, to protect visitors from safety hazards including thin ice during the winter months. This will be a seasonal closure. Crowds of people are expected in the Wrightwood area this season. Forest Service officials are emphasizing public safety […]
Preparations enter into final stages before the New Year’s Day debut. By Michael BRUER It’s that time of year again. While many play with their new Christmas gadgets and bask in the final days of 2013, others in the foothills community are hard at work – putting together memorable floats for this year’s Tournament of […]
The La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce & Community Association has issued a statement that it endorses the LCUSD Parcel Tax Measure LC. The statement in part says that, although not a business issue on the surface, the chamber’s executive committee felt that the parcel tax issue was relevant for the consideration of the chamber […]
UPDATE: Power has been restored in La Cañada Flintridge. La Canada Flintridge, Traffic lights out at some intersections, USE CAUTION! Treat lights not working as stop signs. Unknown how long interesections will be out. Drive with caution in area. No reports of damage or injuries. Public works and Edison have been notified.
Six young students from La Cañada Elementary School were proclaimed ‘Terrific Kids’ by members of the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada at a recent meeting of the club at Van de Kamp Hall at Descanso Gardens. The young people honored are students of teachers Kimberly Lauxen, Dale Freyberger, Maria Evelyn and Chris Edsey. Each student […]
Kiwanis Club of La Cañada member Al Restivo was honored for 40 years of service to Kiwanis and entered into the Legion of Honor by Kiwanis Club President Tom Passanisi at a recent meeting at Descanso Gardens. Restivo joined the Kiwanis Club of Eastchester New York in November 1973 and served as the club’s president […]