The Great Tujunga Canyon Train Wreck What? A train wreck in Big Tujunga Canyon? Didn’t know there was a railroad there! Well, there was a short set of tracks, along with a locomotive and some cars, for a few weeks in 1942 in support of the movie “The Spoilers.” This quasi-western was actually set during […]
Spring is officially here and, along with many La Crescenta residents, CVWD has been working on our yard. At the District’s main office, 2700 Foothill Blvd, a water conservation demonstration garden was created in 2003. The garden serves as an example for our residents on how to enhance their landscapes using beautiful California natives in […]
An Attack on Ukraine and Democracy Itself Over the past month, we have all watched in horror as Russian President Vladimir Putin has waged an unprovoked, bloody war against the Ukrainian people. We’ve heard the blare of air raid sirens from Kyiv to Odesa, and watched the footage of missiles streaking indiscriminately through the skies. […]
From Rocky Cola to Gus & Andy’s – The Long and Winding Road The rumors are true! The most anxiously awaited restaurant in Montrose is finally open! After Rocky Cola Café closed in 2014, everyone just assumed it would reopen soon as another restaurant. The building has a prominent position in Montrose, right on the […]
La Cañada $3½ Million House Had Origins in an Argument Over a Cow I was recently contacted by a family about their home in La Cañada. They thought it had an interesting story that my readers might enjoy, and so it does! This palatial home, valued at over $3½ million, was the home of community […]
Eliminating Cost-Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening Will Save Lives In California alone, 31,720 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. In 2022, 4,690 women will die from the disease. As a breast cancer survivor, I know firsthand that early access to diagnosis and treatment can save lives. That is why I have joined […]
Spring has (Almost) Arrived! March is Women’s History Month and honors the women who persevered, who broke down barriers and shattered glass ceilings to create a better America. At the CV Town Council’s February general meeting, the Council unanimously agreed to send a letter of recommendation to Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office in support of upgrades […]
Deukmejian Park’s Stone Barn Nature Center History – 1900 to the Present Last week we talked about the natural history of Dunsmore Canyon, where Deukmejian Wilderness Park is today, along with human history up to the planting of the vineyard there. In 1886, Frenchman George Le Mesnager had purchased the canyon for a vineyard to […]
Perhaps More Citations and Penalties Will Work It’s wonderful that Senator Susan Rubio authored resolution SR 60 that is “focused on street safety.” Many vehicle violations not only occur in our community but on our highways throughout California. What’s amazing is that it has taken so long for our representatives to recognize the problem. Everyday […]
Deukmejian Wilderness Park History and the Stone Barn Nature Center Things are about to get pretty exciting at Deukmejian Wilderness Park. The long-awaited nature center planned for the inside of the historic Le Mesnager stone barn will open on March 19. Schools throughout the region will have a new and amazing field trip destination for […]