“Most floods are caused by man, not weather; deforestation, levee construction, erosion and overgrazing all result in the loss of ecosystem services.” – Paul Hawken, American environmentalist Summer is soon to arrive. Nature’s sprinkling system – rain – is now at a low trickle. Water sources are low. The lush green spring grasses have dried […]
Nappy Time As readers of this column may remember, aging is of particular interest to me. My dad died when he was 52, my mom at 63 and my only sister at 52. In my opinion, I really don’t know what “old” is going to look like for me. I have determined, through doctor’s visits, […]
CV Town Council to Meet Tonight The monthly general meeting of the Crescenta Valley Town Council is tonight, Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m. The in-person meeting is at the La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. People who want to take part virtually can either open their Zoom account or call (669) […]
By Bethany BROWN The La Cañada Engineering Club (LCEC) held an evening of meditation for La Cañada High School students as they push through the final stretch of the spring semester and prepare to conquer final exams. Staff, mentors, family members and other residents in the community were also welcomed to attend on Friday, May […]
By Mary O’KEEFE For over two months the world has witnessed the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, a sovereign state. America has heard many stories with tragic endings, but there are also stories that show the patriotism, heroism and just plan strength of the Ukrainian people. Most of the world has shown a united front in […]
By Bethany BROWN The month of May has been nationally recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month since 1949 and organizations like NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness – work tirelessly to fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illnesses and their families. Many events are […]
On Saturday, May 14 at 9 a.m., the City of Glendale conducted a planned evacuation exercise in coordination with the Chevy Chase Canyon Association. Due to a glitch in the messaging software, incorrect messaging was distributed throughout Los Angeles County. The City is working with its partners to investigate. Silvio Lanzas, the City’s fire chief […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Monday, Crescenta Valley High School students let their voices be heard in a protest that began in the school’s quad, traveled to the Ralphs Plaza in the 2600 block of Foothill Boulevard and then ended back at the school. The students were organized, articulate and respectful as they protested a leaked […]
As an alternative to an unchaperoned (and often unsafe) party, Prom Plus offers a supervised post-prom event held at the Crescenta-Cañada YMCA. From midnight to 5 a.m., Prom Plus is ready to provide a variety of things for students to do that include a full casino with blackjack, poker, craps and roulette plus pool tables, […]
On Wednesday, Congressman Adam Schiff announced he is requesting nearly $15.4 million in the fiscal year 2023 federal government funding legislation for critical housing, homelessness support, employment, public safety, public health, and education projects throughout Burbank, Glendale and Los Angeles. In the FY22 federal government spending package, Schiff was able to secure nearly $8 million […]