Measure S: Now What?

By Jason KUROSU On April 5, Measure S, the much discussed obligation bond, passed with a whopping 69.5% of the vote. In this period of economic uncertainty, Measure S has seemed like the only beacon of hope for public education funding in the state. For this reason, support for the measure was always high leading […]

Glendale City Clerk Swears in New Council Members; Friedman Named Mayor

By Ted AYALA Crowds swarmed and gathered en masse in the Glendale City Council’s (GCC) chamber on Monday night at 8 p.m. Lining the aisles were citizens and dignitaries alike, eager to celebrate the swearing-in of not only the victors from this month’s city council election, but also the inauguration of Laura Friedman as mayor […]

Weather In the Foothills

By Sue KILPATRICK Spring brings with it an energy that awakens all the senses. Nature begins its yearly rebirth as new life emerges. In addition, two religious holidays celebrate joyous events at this time of year. Christians around the world recognize the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Day and Passover is observed by Jewish people […]

A Hot Hometown Country Fair

By Brandon HENSLEY The day was hot and long, but ultimately an eventful one for Crescenta Valley residents as they came out in droves to the sixth annual Hometown Country Fair Saturday at CV Park. Hosted by the CV Chamber of Commerce, the sloping hills of the park were lined with booths of various businesses […]

City Council Talks Bikes

By Ted AYALA New councilmembers and a new mayor met  Tuesday, April 19 to tackle the issues that face the city of Glendale. After the tumultuous inauguration meeting of the night before, the new council arrived on the dais ready for work. Of particular import was the full adoption and implementation of its Safe and […]

Seniors Learn from ASTER

By Brandon HENSLEY An organization designed to help senior citizens in the Crescenta Valley is holding an event next week to inform seniors about local discounts and services and in turn let it be known what the organization does. ASTER, which stands for Assisting Seniors Through Enhanced Resources, will be holding the first part of […]

Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure

By Mary O’KEEFE A 30-year-old Los Angeles man has been arrested by Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s deputies for indecent exposure and child annoyance after a 13-year-old girl reported he had exposed himself to her. The young girl reported that she was walking her dog eastbound on Forest Green Lane in La Cañada Flintridge. She allegedly saw […]

Patrolling the Parks

By Mary O’KEEFE The old fashion cop on the beat has gone from the uniformed patrolman walking the neighborhoods to patrolling from helicopters. Recently the value of law enforcement knowing their community has been recognized with smaller units being assigned specific areas and officers getting to know the communities they protect. An example of that […]

No Back Up Needed

Sheriffs and GPD defeat Death Valley without injury in annual Baker to Vegas Relay. By Brandon HENSLEY Those 120 miles can wear men down like no other. If the runners don’t go down due to heat stroke, then surely the winds will get them, or the rain, or the snow. Some of the runners train […]

Grocery Workers Authorize Strike

By Mary O’KEEFE “(Southern California United Food and Commercial Workers Local 770) members have spoken. Strike Authorization vote overwhelmingly approved by huge turn out.” This  according to a text message from UFCW late Wednesday night. From 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, local workers from Albertsons, Ralphs and Vons voted on the Strike Authorization. […]