By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale City Council was presented with a number of maps concerning the proposed district election that were the result of several outreach meetings with residents. At present Glendale elects its five councilmembers in a citywide election. However, there have been several lawsuits concerning the issue of citywide elections and their compliance with […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Recently a Montana judge ruled that the state was violating its citizens’ constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment by allowing continued fossil fuel development without considering its effect on climate. Montana is one of a few states that have a so-called “green amendment” in its state Constitution. This type of […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY On Friday afternoon, Aug. 11, a little after noon, fire and law enforcement agencies and a crew from Crescenta Valley Water District responded to a water main break in the 3000 block of Montrose Avenue west of Ramsdell Avenue. The water came up through the street buckling it. The pipe was apparently […]
On Saturday Girl Scouts Naiya Rothermund and Maia Vergara from Troop 1051 revealed their Silver Award project – an interpretive sign for Rockhaven Sanitarium. Rockhaven Sanitarium was dedicated to women’s mental health. Agnes Richards founded Rockhaven in 1923 after working as a nurse in mental facilities that were not kind to women. Richards, and later […]
CVTC Meets Tonight The general meeting of the CV Town Council is tonight, Thursday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. at the community room of the La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd. Among the items on the agenda is a presentation by the Los Angeles County Vector Control District. Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day An “open gate” […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley High School Instrumental Music (CVIM) programs will be holding a clothing donation drive this Saturday, Aug. 19, and Sunday, Aug. 20, at the school. “The clothes are donated to developing communities in Third World countries (like Costa Rica, Honduras and others),” said Leila Bell, CVIM outreach. CVIM is accepting gently […]
Starting Monday, Aug. 14 through mid-October, there’ll be a partial lane closure on Orange Avenue from La Crescenta Avenue to Cecilville. Traffic will alternate one way at a time. This might lead to some traffic congestion, especially during drop-off hours. To make mornings smoother, consider using Two Strike Park as a drop zone and walk […]
In the Aug. 10 issue, it was reported that John Drayman resigned his council seat due to legal issues. He actually lost his re-election bid for Glendale City Council in 2011.
The Misfits Club is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai gym that emphasizes community and collaboration for martial arts enthusiasts by martial arts enthusiasts. While we teach classes, our gym is not only centered around being a gym; we prioritize the people and students within it. The Misfits Club aims to develop and strengthen pillars […]
Aug. 10 2900 block of Gertrude Avenue in La Crescenta, a resident was contacted by his credit card company concerning suspicious activity on his account. There were several unauthorized charges from various stores on the card. Prior to the unauthorized charges the resident had been waiting for a replacement card that had been mailed but […]