There have been several developments with local issues this past month. The April 7 public hearing before a panel from the L.A. County Commission on Human Relations brought out a capacity crowd to voice their views. I hope the commissioners will be able to find a compromise based on the wide spectrum of opinions expressed […]
Glendale Intends to Break Promise to Fund Deukmejian Park “I’m still troubled by all the money being used up at Deukmejian. It’s just not fair.” “Right now we have another $2.5 million parked in the Deukmejian account … this is $2.5 million that can be allocated for something else if we wanted to.” “Deukmejian, I’m […]
Combatting the Zika Virus With Real Urgency As people plan for the summer, there are new concerns that travel could expose their families to a new uncertain danger – the Zika virus. Before the outbreak across Brazil made headlines last May, there was little public awareness of Zika. Since then, the World Health Organization has […]
The Fix Was In: Mayor Paula Devine If the Emmy Awards® were presented for the best ensemble actors in a farce and continuing TV series, the Glendale City Council would have won the Emmy® hands down. The fix was in when Councilwoman Paula Devine was appointed by her colleagues as our new mayor. Councilwoman Laura […]
Mysterious Woman “Lost” In Pickens Canyon I picked this up in old newspapers – a simple story of a woman lost in the mountains above CV. But the more I read, the odder it seemed. In January 1948, Mr. and Mrs. William Reed of 5725 Canyonside Road, high up on Briggs Terrace, were hosting their […]
Time to Reform the Scandal-Ridden CPUC It’s hard to find a region of our state that’s not concerned with the California Public Utilities Commission – from a pipeline explosion in San Bruno to a colossal gas leak in Porter Ranch. Despite additional allegations of serious ethical lapses and other misconduct the Commission has failed to […]
Maybe the Sign Isn’t Enough Upon seeing the new Hindenberg Park sign, I was flooded with feelings. Growing up in La Crescenta, I spent a lot of time at CV Park. Even in the mid 1960s, without a sign the west end of the park was called Hindenburg Park. Being more remote and lacking play […]
Balloonists Crash in the San Gabriel Mountains In March 1909, the grand Hotel Maryland, one of Pasadena’s string of fancy resort hotels, held a stunt show. Exhibitions of speed and daring by equestrian groups, motorcycle riders and early automobiles were on display. The star attractions were the hot air balloons and dirigibles, including a show […]
Last week the Crescenta Valley Town Council announced a $1 million plan, funded by Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, to improve Foothill Boulevard from Pennsylvania to Briggs avenues. The Foothill Beautification Project team, including local business owners, CV Chamber of Commerce, CV Town Council, community members, and Los Angeles County Public Works, has been […]
Rallies Around Andrew As a longtime La Crescenta resident who cares deeply about our community, I am so pleased that I will get the opportunity to vote for Andrew Blumenfeld for state assembly in our 43rd District. Andrew is a lifelong resident of this District, and has dedicated himself over the years […]