Exciting Bills Awaiting the Governor’s Signature 2024 has been an exciting and bittersweet year for me. It’s my last year in the California Legislature. While I’m excited for what Congress will bring, and the real change I will be able to make in those hallowed halls, I am so proud of the things I have […]
The Ancient Mariner and Tujunga’s Tugboat Charles grabbed the top of the door to brace himself as the large truck lurched along what is now Foothill Boulevard. Behind him, the vehicle was loaded with lumber from which he intended to build himself a new home. It was 1921 and Charles had previously spent some time […]
How Did Montrose Get Its Name? – Part 1 From Mike Lawler: Local historian Robert Newcombe is an expert on the history of Montrose. I am giving my next four columns to him so he can write on these mysteries of Montrose’s origins: How did Montrose get its name (parts 1 & 2)? Where did […]
The Crescenta Valley Town Council is excited to announce its upcoming general meeting, which will be held on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library. This meeting will provide an excellent opportunity for community members to engage with council members, discuss important local issues and share their thoughts and ideas. In […]
California Electric Vehicle Law An interesting scene takes place every day at the electric vehicle charging station in the NE corner of the Vons parking lot in La Crescenta: at least two or three cars – if not more – can be seen waiting in line to use the three chargers, which are almost always constantly […]
Dog Days According to the calendar, fall is fast approaching though summer seems to be keeping a tight grip with scorching temperatures continuing through Labor Day. This year, the “dog days of summer” (as they are called) have extended beyond the traditional period from July 3 through Aug. 11. This stifling weather is certainly not […]
A Wonderful Meal at 7308 Foothill – Part Two José wound the apron strings about his young son. Round and round they went, encircling his tiny waist. The bottom, normally at a man’s thigh, draped down over his shoes. With a loving pat, out he went into the dining room. The diners often slipped him […]
Regarding SWA and Rockhaven The blindness to the insipid degradation of the buildings is nauseating. To believe that the horticulture is the most important expense is psychotic. What museum exists without stable reliable infrastructure? What low intelligence, disconnected planning commission thinks the exterior landscape is a priority? I was deeply discouraged by the Council’s tacit […]
KKK Rallies in Glendale in 1924 The Ku Klux Klan had its origins in the south after the American Civil War, a reaction against northern governance. But it had a resurgence on a broader scale in the 1920s. It was surprisingly kicked off by Hollywood with the 1915 release of the immensely popular film […]
Dear Community, Have you ever imagined a Day Without Water? Most of us probably don’t make it a habit of imagining our homes as campsites. As a public utility, it’s a part of the daily mission of CVWD to ensure safe, reliable water under any circumstance including emergencies like fires, earthquakes, high winds and other […]