Applauds Mike Lawler I don’t know how Mike Lawler does it! Week in and week out he comes up with some of the most interesting columns. Last week’s “CV is the Front Line of the Squirrel Wars” [Viewpoints, Treasures of the Valley] kicked it up another notch. Thank you, CV Weekly, for providing […]
CV is the Front Line of the Squirrel Wars The Crescenta Valley is currently the front line in yet another battle between a native species and invasive species. In this case it’s the native western gray squirrel versus the invasive eastern fox squirrel. While the invasive fox squirrels occupy the valley, the native gray squirrels […]
Hi, CV! Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter (and like us if you do). I found a really neat article about how to look through your teen’s room and notice signs of drug and alcohol use. I know groups talk about this, but this is the first time I’ve seen an exhibit in a […]
Do you have a $25,000 idea? The 21st century has presented us with many exceptional challenges, from resource protection and sustainability practices to energy conservation, as well as knowledge sharing and privacy preservation. Our ability to meet these challenges and improve the quality of life for Californians will require creative solutions — innovation will be […]
HANGING BALCONIES PUT TAXPAYERS AT LEGAL RISK! On July 21, 2015, about a dozen pictures of the Holland Partners mega apartment complexes on Wilson/Brand and Wilson/Orange were shown at [Glendale City] council. The pictures were of dangerous balconies hanging over the public right-of-way at both buildings. In order for the developer to […]
Finally, A Historic Preservation Ordinance For La Crescenta! I’m asked regularly what can be done to preserve older homes from demolition, and my response has always been, “It depends on where you live.” Communities around us such as Sunland/Tujunga and Glendale have for many years enjoyed the ability to preserve their history by working through […]
Breaking Community News coming from the CV Town Council this month: I am proud to announce that Supervisor Michael Antonovich has secured $1 million for medians along Foothill Boulevard in the unincorporated area of La Crescenta. Over the years people have always said it sure would be nice to have medians on Foothill. Look how […]
Hi, CV! Back by popular demand: the DEA Prescription Drug Take Back. Bring your old, unwanted, unused medicines to convenient drop-off locations on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for safe, and anonymous, disposal. Locations include Rite-Aid in La Crescenta and LCF, and CVS in Montrose. Bring your medicines and sharps (needles, […]
Hoorah for the Small Town Paper Small town newspapers are the backbone of communities. There are hundreds across this great nation. Technology floating around in space cannot replace the newspaper in your hands. It is the glue of the neighborhood that binds and unites. [Publisher] Robin Goldsworthy’s dedication and perseverance for [six] […]
Verdugo Hills Golf Course Development Long-term residents of the valley will remember when bright yellow signs reading Save the Golf Course appeared all over the area. It has been a few years since the community submitted comments to the Draft Environmental Impact Report on the original project to construct 229 homes on the Verdugo Hills […]