Closures for I-5 HOV Improvement Project (Magnolia Blvd. to SR-134) The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the following lanes, ramps, and connectors of the Golden State Freeway (I-5) and the Ventura Freeway (SR-134) as part of a $57.8 million improvement project to construct High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV or carpool) lanes in each direction along I-5 between SR-134 […]
On Wednesday, Oct. 5 a man impersonating a Glendale Water & Power employee knocked on a resident’s door in the 1400 block of E. Wilson stating he was there to check on the quality of the water inside the home. The customer allowed this individual to enter. The customer asked for his ID, but he […]
The month of October offers plenty to enjoy while supporting some good causes. By Mary O’KEEFE CVTC Pancake Breakfast Crescenta Valley residents will not have to worry about what’s for breakfast for a few weeks. Pancakes, sausage and community support will be on the menu. The Crescenta Valley Town Council’s Annual Pancake Breakfast will be […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Rainy weather in Crescenta Valley means watchful eyes toward the fire- scarred mountains. Although the Station Fire was two years ago, officials have warned again and again at community meetings that the danger of mudslides is not over. In fact, some warn that flooding and mudslides occurred in burn areas up to […]
By Ted AYALA Those who can’t help but juggle their phones and MP3 players while driving may want to start curbing their bad behavior. Glendale City Council approved the acquisition of a $200,000 grant that would go into curbing distracted driving. The grant, which is provided by the state’s traffic safety program, will pump $200,000 […]
Trials of Traveling After getting the paper out last week, I hopped on a plane and headed to New Hampshire to see family that I don’t get to see very often. I don’t know if you’ve watched the new T.V. show, “Pan Am,” but among other things, the show reminds us of how it used […]
“There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of the birds … There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature – the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after the winter …” Rachel Carson 1907-1964 ~ Writer, scientist, and marine biologist This time of year is one […]
By Ted AYALA Not even high humidity and temperatures inching their way towards triple digits could keep the throngs of people from across the region from visiting the Montrose Oktoberfest on Saturday. Locals and visitors alike crowded Honolulu Avenue and its side streets in search of food, fun, and, of course, beer. “Everywhere else, summer […]
By Jason KUROSU On Monday night, the Crescenta Valley Drug and Alcohol Prevention Coalition held a special screening of “Race to Nowhere,” a documentary examining the prevalence and consequences of stress for students of all ages. Parents, teachers, administrators and students gathered in the Crescenta Valley High Auditorium to view the film, which fostered some […]
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