On Tuesday, Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement following the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors’ discussion about the County’s work to address homeless encampments. The dialogue followed the recent City of Grants Pass v. Johnson et al. decision and California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order to remove homeless encampments in California: “Clearing homeless encampments […]
“Jungle,” an exhibit on display through Aug. 16 at the Adams Square Mini Park, is made of lightweight textiles and yarn hung from the ceiling. The piece creates a jungle-like environment within the gas station resulting in a colorful and dynamic view from all four sides. The work of Annli Tico spans multiple mediums and […]
The City of Glendale is ready to build on the success of its award-winning Artsakh Creative retail program, which helps small business owners grow into brick-and-mortar stores. The program provides free rent to qualifying retail businesses for six months in City-owned units located on the Artsakh Paseo. The benefit for the City lies in qualifying […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The organizers of Prom Plus had announced earlier this year that this would be the last Prom Plus event because no one was willing to step up and join the board; however, a few people have reached out with their desire to continue this all-important organization that has been “saving lives one […]
The Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health has been notified of one case of measles in a non-Los Angeles County resident who traveled on July 26 to Los Angeles International (LAX) airport while infectious. This person arrived on Norse Atlantic Airways flight Z0711 at the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) B, Gate 202 on […]
By Mary O’KEEFE CVW reminds community members that National Night Out (NNO) is on Tuesday, Aug. 6 in neighborhoods across the nation. Held since the 1970s, NNO is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live. According to its website, NNO enhances […]
By Charly SHELTON A moderate earthquake, magnitude 4.9, struck just outside Barstow on Monday afternoon causing minor disruptions and shaking across the region. The earthquake, which occurred at 1 p.m. PT, had its epicenter approximately 22 kilometers (13.7 miles) east-northeast of Barstow. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake originated at a […]
By Clare BUCHANAN and Mary O’KEEFE National Night Out (NNO) events will be held across the nation on Aug. 6. In many areas neighbors and organizations will join law enforcement at local events with the goal of bridging the gap between the community and law enforcement. Held since the 1970s, NNO is an annual […]
By Eliza PARTIKA The Crescenta Valley Town Council (CVTC) held a special community meeting on July 17 to address several planned developments in La Crescenta including on Foothill Boulevard and the U Matter Luxury Resort rehabilitation facility on Frances Avenue. The CVTC held the meeting to give residents the chance to voice to elected officials […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Tuesday, Narcotics Unit officers from the Glendale Police Dept. spoke to a small audience about the threat of fentanyl in the area, including the Crescenta Valley, and the increased use of vaping by teens. Sona Hovsepian, clinical program director for Glendale’s Substance Abuse and Wellness Resource Program, led the presentation […]