Big Rigs Ban on CVTC Agenda The community is invited to the next meeting of the Crescenta Valley Town Council when the County of Los Angeles presents a draft ordinance to ban big rigs in sections of the county in Crescenta Valley. The meeting is on Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at the La Crescenta […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Last Thursday, a few community members were sitting around talking about 9/11 and what type of observance was being held in the area. “We thought of a remembrance parade [of classic cars],” said Dwight Sityar, member of the Early Rodders car group. The idea gained momentum and on Wednesday, Sept. 11, over […]
By Ted AYALA After a two-week break, the Glendale City Council – with the exception of Councilmember Laura Friedman who was absent – returned to session Tuesday night with several items on the agenda awaiting their attention. Among the most notable was the review of the city’s investment portfolio and investment policies, the first under […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN The Glendale Police Dept. ceremoniously appointed two individuals to new positions on Wednesday at the police station in downtown Glendale. Chief Ronald De Pompa swore in Carl Povilaitis as the city’s newest deputy chief as well as Theresa Goldman as civilian commander. Chief De Pompa commended both individuals for their achievements and […]
By Marissa GOULD, CVW Intern Crescenta Valley Park was home of the California Council of the Blind’s Mutt Strut, a 2K/5K run/walk that took place on Saturday. The Crescenta Valley event was one of three held in the state with San Francisco and Sacramento holding events as well. The local Mutt Strut was organized by […]
By Brandon HENSLEY It’s time for minibike enthusiasts to get revved up for the second annual Joe’s Minibike Reunion Tour. Spearheaded by La Crescenta resident Joe Sebergandio, the event will take place at Crescenta Valley Park on Sept. 21 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Sebergandio, the event is the perfect way to kick […]
Mike Gatto’s AB 227 is just the second Prop. 65 reform in nearly 30 years; it will help businesses avoid unfair lawsuits. Assemblymember Mike Gatto’s legislation to reform Proposition 65 and protect small businesses from meritless lawsuits was approved by the Assembly today on a 75-0 vote and now goes to the Governor. The bill, […]
Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully, an icon in American sports history and “the voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers” for 64 years, was announced as the grand marshal for the 2014 Tournament of Roses, themed “Dreams Come True.” Tournament of Roses President Scott Jenkins made the announcement at a press conference and public event […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN As the United States experiences a sharp rise in the percentage of children diagnosed with autism, campaigns designed to promote a public education of the disorder have become increasingly popular and important in the law enforcement community. During the past week, members of the Glendale Police Dept. participated in a workshop aimed […]
Assemblymember Mike Gatto has sent a letter to the California Attorney General adding his name to those asking for the office to review the legalities of the sale and closure of Twelve Oaks assisted living center. Below is Assemblymember Gatto’s letter: September 9, 2013 Office of the Attorney General 1300 “I” Street Sacramento, CA 95814-2919 […]