Praises Mike Lawler for his Support I am writing on behalf of the Arroyo Verdugo Trail Committee (AVTC) to thank Mike Lawler for his article dated Jan. 15 [Viewpoints, “Soon to Come – the Arroyo Verdugo Bike Path”]. His support for the idea of a pedestrian/bike trail along the Verdugo Wash is very much appreciated. […]
La Cañada’s Ed Winfield – A Pioneer of Hot Rodding Ed Winfield was an early genius of engine performance engineering. He is hailed as the man who laid the foundations of what makes modern race engines run. More than one automotive historian has deemed him “The Father of Hot Rodding” and the “Founder of American […]
New in 2015: Increased Student-Privacy Protections and Collaborative Legislation Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have stoked parents’ concerns about how to protect the privacy of their children yet, until recently, few parents were aware that school districts across California are using taxpayer dollars to monitor, collect and store student social-media data and […]
#KindnessMatters CV! This week, public schools observe Yellow Ribbon Week. Its focus on suicide prevention is so very important, but because some find it too hairy for young students, the emphasis in GUSD schools is on kindness. The district has partnered with Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital in the #GreatKindnessChallenge, and our local schools are […]
Soon To Come – The Arroyo Verdugo Bike Path Historically, trails and roads have followed waterways. In our own valley, some of the earliest trails followed Verdugo Creek, curving along the base of the Verdugo Mountains and down through Verdugo Canyon. Today, there’s a growing movement to turn that ancient pathway along Verdugo Creek into […]
Happy New Year from the CV Town Council! We start 2015 off with a fantastic guest for our Jan. 15 general meeting. The 2014 CIF champion Crescenta Valley varsity football team, along with their coaches, will make an appearance to be recognized for their amazing winning season. The council would like to invite the public […]
Hi, CV! Update: Oklahoma legislators asked their attorney general to pull the state from the lawsuit charging Colorado with violating federal supremacy for selling marijuana because they support states’ rights. While this doesn’t mean they support Colorado’s action, it means they oppose a strong federal government more. New data: Ypulse, my link to millenials ages […]
The New Year is typically a time for reflection. For better or worse, such reflection is a balance between perception and reality. Both of these dynamics are powerful and, often, where you stand depends on where you sit. While 2014 was a year of lively public engagement on matters related to quality of life, finance, […]
Scott Cook – Crescenta Valley’s Own Bill Gates If you use Quicken for your home finances or TurboTax for your income taxes, you use one of Scott Cook’s products. Scott Cook founded Intuit, which produced Quicken, QuickBooks and TurboTax. Scott Cook is one of the richest men in America, with a net worth of almost […]
Hi, CV! Happy 2015! Did you know 23 states and DC have medical marijuana laws? Have you heard about AB26 giving California’s Alcoholic Beverage Control regulatory authority over our own industry? Washington is about to open its adult recreational marijuana shops, and Colorado retailers have been in business for a year. A new SurveyUSA poll […]