By Mary O’KEEFE The results are in from today’s Crescenta Valley Town Council vote. The three-seated members of the council are: Daniel Cheung won with 25.87% of the vote, Robbyn Battles with 22.86% and Mike Claessens with 18.71%. They will each serve a three-year term. The three alternate members are: Robert […]
Student Gabriel laPorta, who attends Flintridge Prep, and members of the La Cañada Kiwanis AM Club planted broccoli and Brussels sprouts at the Lanterman Gardens on Oct. 6. When harvested, the vegetables will be distributed to shelters in the area.
Clark Magnet High School teacher helps students understand the electoral process. By Mary O’KEEFE On Tuesday, it was teenagers who were setting a good example for adults to follow at Clark Magnet High School. Students in teacher Nick Doom’s AP (advance placement) government and standard government classes hosted a mock election in the school’s cafetorium […]
By Jason KUROSU As residents continue to protest a proposed 224-unit housing development on the grounds of the Verdugo Hills Golf Course, recently revealed information about the site’s historical significance has added new dimensions to the debate. Recently released records indicate that the site was formerly the Tuna Canyon Detention Center, which housed Japanese American […]
By Ted AYALA The Glendale City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday in favor of implementing changes to Glendale’s municipal code relating to public open spaces. The amendments to Title XII of the code would set in motion plans to improve the city’s network of public spaces by way of non-traditional means. This would expand use […]
“A cloudy day or a little sunshine have as great an influence on many constitutions As the most recent blessings or misfortunes.” ~ Joseph Addison (1672-1719), English writer and politician Can weather be the one true determining factor of who will be the next president? In just a few days, the elections will be over […]
Waxing Nostalgic Growing up, Halloween was my absolute favorite holiday. I grew up in Sun Valley, just over La Tuna Canyon, and from as early as I can remember I did everything I could to “spookify” our house. I would wheedle and plead with my parents to buy as many pumpkins as possible, then would […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Parents dropping off their kids at Rosemont Middle School on Tuesday morning, Oct. 16 were met with unexpected crossing guards: California Highway Patrol officers Kevin Denmon and T. Miller. The officers were there to observe the traffic situation during school hours at the crosswalk on Rosemont Avenue just south of Los Amigos […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Montrose Search and Rescue was honored at the Annual Reserve Recognition Dinner on Thursday. Each year the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. honors reserve officers who go above and beyond in the performance of their duty. “We had about 800 people in attendance this year,” said Mike Leum, Reserve chief and member […]
Time to Fall Back Time will fall back to standard time again at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4. Remember to turn your clock back one hour and gain an hour of sleep. CVTC Elections Voting for candidates for the Crescenta Valley Town Council takes place on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 […]