Congratulations to the newly elected Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council and thanks to the over 1,000 people who stood in the hot sun in the Vons parking lot while the long line inched its way to the voting stations. There was more interest this year than in prior years and it brought out more voters to select […]
La Cañada’s John Goddard – Professional Adventurer When I was growing up in the ’60s attending local schools, I looked forward each year to the visit of John Goddard. Goddard was a local man who had made for himself a life of constant adventure, and he would share his fascinating stories. On the day he […]
Feels Sign is an ‘Abomination’ I was dismayed to say the least when I recently drove my 12- year-old daughter by La Crescenta County Park and saw a new sign saying Hindenberg Park [sic], which for our family harkens back to a very scary time. This may seem like distant history to most folks but […]
In September 2015, the Crescenta Valley Water District (CVWD) Board of Directors approved a contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. (Raftelis) to evaluate water and wastewater rate structure alternatives. Elements of the rate study included: long term financial stability, equity for all service classes, revenue sensitivity related to water conservation and economic impact on the […]
The Last Years of Hindenburg Park We’re seeing some sharp controversy over the addition of a Hindenburg Park sign at the intersection of Dunsmore and Honolulu avenues. The sign of course refers to the historic name of the western portion of Crescenta Valley Park. From the early ’30s until 1957 it was a private picnic […]
Voters Needed in Sunland-Tujunga There is a very important election this weekend for Sunland-Tujunga voters – it will determine the leaders of the next Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council for a two-year term. We are at a critical juncture where everything could change in our beloved community if voters do not support this election. […]
Apache Girl Grew Up in a Tujunga Castle Recently a reader alerted me that one of the last “wild” Apache Indians grew up in Tujunga in the ’30s and ’40s. After doing some research I discovered that that Apache lived in Weatherwolde Castle, the historic faux-castle that was saved from the wrecking ball and restored […]
Sunland Elementary PTA Hosts Annual ’50s Family Fun Night It’s time to shake, rattle-n-roll at Sunland Elementary School’s annual ’50s Family Fun Night on Friday, April 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is the school’s seventh year bringing the school community together while raising money for the classrooms. This is open to the […]
Money vs. People On Feb. 23, I attended the Glendale City Council meeting on the discussion of what to do with the Rockhaven property: money vs. people. Money wins again. With apparent consideration for only two plans of a business entity purchasing the beautiful property, the plea by the president of Friends of Rockhaven to […]
Provide Input on Legislation to Preserve and Protect the Rim of the Valley People who live in and around Los Angeles have access to the best of both worlds – urban city centers and activities, as well as vast wilderness areas where we can hike, play and learn. In fact, we are unique in the […]