LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Supports Measure W Los Angeles County has had a water problem for over a century. Each year there may be too much or not enough rainwater, and an uneven distribution throughout our neighborhoods due to mountains, valleys, etc. We need a consistent, affordable supply of clean and safe water to allow our communities to thrive. […]

It’s Up to Congress to Restore Trust in Government

By Adam SCHIFF In two weeks, we will vote in the most consequential midterm election in memory, and the American people have an opportunity to decide who will represent them in Washington – each and every seat in the House of Representatives and one third of the seats in the Senate are on the ballot. […]

Treasures of the Valley » Mike Lawler

CV’s First Inhabitants – First Contact   The village of Wiqangna in the Crescenta Valley would not have been in the path of the first Spanish explorers to venture north into the Los Angeles area. However, they would have been touched hard by the successive waves of disease that followed them. Smallpox, measles and influenza […]

Letters to the Editor

Bad Behavior Should be Held Accountable Not all democrats behave badly but the recent behavior of certain democrats regarding Judge Kavanaugh is disgusting and a terrible example for our children. In the definition of fascism, it points out that fascists crush opposition with threats, intolerance, bullying and violence. Ergo, these certain democrats are demonstrating fascist […]

NEWS FROM SACRAMENTO » Laura FRIEDMAN

Getting the Work Done Together in Sacramento Through my discussions with people and what I read in the news, it seems to me that when many people think of the legislature, partisanship is often the first thing that comes to mind. The image of those tense debates between opposing parties that verbally duke it out […]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Offers Thoughts on November Prop Proposition 6 – Repeal of the Road Repair and Accountability Act. This measure added 12 cents a gallon additional to the gas tax. We Californians are now paying a gas tax of 76.7 cents per gallon (federal 18.4 cents and state 58.3 cents). Any tax increase not only costs us […]

Treasures of the Valley » Mike Lawler

CV’s First Inhabitants – The Harvest Festival   The Tongva Native Americans had many celebrations throughout the year: summer and winter solstice, rites of puberty, harvests, funerals and political advancements all merited feasts, songs and dances. The following is a fictionalized account of a harvest festival one fall day in the village of Wiqangna, in […]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Offers Thoughts on November Prop Proposition 6 – Repeal of the Road Repair and Accountability Act. This measure added 12 cents a gallon additional to the gas tax. We Californians are now paying a gas tax of 76.7 cents per gallon (federal 18.4 cents and state 58.3 cents). Any tax increase not only costs us […]

Treasures of the Valley » Mike Lawler

CV’s First Inhabitants – The Harvest Festival   The Tongva Native Americans had many celebrations throughout the year: summer and winter solstice, rites of puberty, harvests, funerals and political advancements all merited feasts, songs and dances. The following is a fictionalized account of a harvest festival one fall day in the village of Wiqangna, in […]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Likes the Median Project The medians project along Foothill has been well thought out, well communicated to everyone who wants to be informed, and is being carefully and efficiently accomplished. The temporary striping is well-done and helpful. The crews are working seven days a week. The medians will be beautiful and a welcome addition to […]