‘PC’ or ‘AC’ – Enjoying Wine Regardless As most of you know who often read this column, I’m a wine girl. I love wine (red preferred), wine pairings, wine tasting, etc. I love to hear extolled the benefits of drinking red wine (it’s rich in antioxidants, lowers bad cholesterol, keeps hearts healthy, etc.). (I especially […]
By Julie BUTCHER On Saturday, City of Glendale officials continued efforts to collect input on plans for the nine miles that make up the Verdugo Wash by soliciting feedback at events it hosted in downtown and at Verdugo and Fremont parks. At Verdugo Park, local residents viewed drawings and renderings, charts and maps and graphs […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The California State Senate passed resolution SR 60, which makes February Speed Safety Awareness Month. The resolution was authored by Susan Rubio and co-sponsored by Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE), a non-profit organization that is focused on street safety. SAFE members encourage residents and community organizations to support efforts to reduce speeding […]
State Senator Anthony J. Portantino joined Senator Tom Umberg to announce the introduction of Senate Bill 986, a measure that combats catalytic converter theft by requiring dealers to apply a vehicle identification number (VIN) to the catalytic converter of each vehicle listed for sale. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón and LAPD Chief Michel Moore […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Get ready to eat outside again as al fresco dining returns to the Montrose Shopping Park. It has been awhile since extended outdoor dining has been in place along Honolulu Avenue. In June 2020, COVID-19 restrictions closed the doors of restaurants to indoor dining. In response, the City of Glendale – one […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Registered nurses (RNs) from USC Verdugo Hills Hospital were out in front of the medical facility on Wednesday to bring awareness of what they feel is unfair treatment by the hospital administration. The nurses stood with signs asking for support and letting the community know they are “essential not expendable.” During the […]
The nurses and USC-VHH have reached a tentative agreement. Contract ratification voting will be on noon, Wednesday, March 2 through noon, Thursday, March 3. Highlights include: No Takeaways! ✓ Term: 3-year agreement ✓ Improved Wages: ▪ Year 1 (December 5, 2021): All RNs received an average of 8.6% ATB Increase and a minimum of 3% […]
Prior to the heat of competition, CV High School hosts an informal get together with local robotics teams. By Bethany BROWN Crescenta Valley High School’s FIRST– For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology – robotics competition team, Falkon Robotics (FRC 589), hosted its annual pre-competition season “scrimmage” for teams in the area to come […]
CVCA to Meet Tonight The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting on tonight, Thursday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting will include discussion on local issues as well as an opportunity for foothill area residents to bring their own concerns. Contact the CVCA at crescentavalleycommunityassn@gmail.com with questions and for Zoom meeting information. […]
By Bethany BROWN In 1885, immigrant French winemaker – Georges Le Mesnager – purchased land in the Dunsmore Canyon area of La Crescenta, now known as Deukmejian Wilderness Park. He planted vines and grew grapes for a winery he opened and ran in downtown Los Angeles … until Prohibition hit. He further developed the land […]