By Ted AYALA Following the implementation of a similar ordinance in unincorporated Los Angeles County, the Glendale City Council voted Tuesday to approve a ban on the use of single-use plastic bags in supermarkets and retail stores across the city. Already a way of life for residents of La Crescenta, the bag would eliminate plastic […]
Saying Thank You On Monday morning, I had the privilege of attending the dedication of the memorial at the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station honoring those from CV who had fallen in the line of duty. The skies over the parking lot at the sheriff’s station were overcast as a sizable crowd took their seats and, […]
“The sparrows are preparing for winter, each one dressed in a plain brown coat and singing a cheerful song.” – Charles Kuralt 1934-1997 This quotation brings a smile and an image of a Walt Disney animation. Preparing for winter, before it actually arrives. is always preferable. Instinct-driven animals appear more capable of this yearly task […]
By Jason KUROSU The annual Montrose Spooktacular will befall the 2200 block of Honolulu Avenue this Halloween, leaving the street populated by ghosts, demons and all manner of spooks, for at least a few hours. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the avenue will feature booths up and down the block, replete with food, games […]
Rate Increases on CVWD Agenda The Crescenta Valley Water District is holding a public hearing for a proposed water rate increase on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the main office. The district encourages all CVWD customers or property owners to attend and participate in the discussion. The CVWD is located at 2700 Foothill Blvd. in […]
By Ted AYALA Sweeping changes to the Crescenta Valley are inching their way further to reality. The Glendale Planning Commission on Oct. 18 approved sweeping building and zoning changes that will affect the way much of the community looks in the next few years. Some of the biggest changes will be seen along the Foothill […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The Crescenta Valley Water District is proposing an increase to its rates and will hold a public meeting on the matter next week. During the CV Town Council meeting on Oct. 20, Dennis Erdman, district general manager, spoke to the audience for why the board is considering an average increase of 8.2%, […]
By Maddy PUMILIA Two and a half years ago, AJ Blumenfeld graduated La Cañada High School and went to Princeton – now he’s looking to improve his alma mater’s school district by running for school board. At Princeton, Blumenfeld studied educational reform and co-founded Students for Education Reform. By spring, Students for Education Reform will […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The Crescenta Valley community was saddened to learn CV High School softball coach Dan Berry passed away early Wednesday morning at Verdugo Hills Hospital. Berry, 66, suffered two seizures inside the school’s coaches’ office Oct. 11 and went into cardiac arrest. He was treated by paramedics before being taken to the hospital. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A new sign now welcomes visitors and residents officially to La Crescenta at Pennsylvania and Encinal avenues. The long awaited dedication ceremony was held on Oct. 20. It may seem like a simple task to get a sign that welcomes all who enter the community, however it took about seven years to […]