Fiesta Days 2020 Canceled

At its last meeting the LCF Chamber board of directors made the difficult decision to cancel Fiesta Days for this year. The Memorial Day weekend event was originally pushed to Labor Day weekend in response to the COVID-19 pandemic but, in an abundance of caution, the board decided to postpone the event this year.

CVCA Meets Tonight

The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting tonight, June 25, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. On the agenda is a discussion about housing and how the current state bills under consideration may affect the Crescenta Valley. Contact the CVCA at crescentavalleycommunityassn@gmail.com for Zoom meeting information.

4th of July Decorating Contest

The CV Chamber of Commerce is having a decorating contest for local residents to show their patriotism. There will be eight prizes given to the entries that get the most “likes” on the chamber Facebook page Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce. To submit photos, email cvcoc@aol.com and in the subject line write 4th Decorating Contest.

Have questions? Call the chamber office at (818) 248-4957.

Plan now to attend the July 8 “Mask-er-ade” business mixer at Alissa’s Ocean View Bar & Grill at the corner of Florencita and Ocean View. This is the chamber’s first post-pandemic business mixer of the year. Entry fee is $15 for non-members, $10 for chamber members. Plan now to meet your next client!

All Fireworks Are Illegal in Glendale

Fire danger and injuries from fireworks still exist even in the midst of a pandemic crisis. It is important to remember that the City of Glendale has a zero tolerance policy for all fireworks. All personal fireworks, including “safe and sane” varieties, are illegal in the city. The municipal code allows for the prosecution of fireworks-related offenses. Violators are subject to arrest, which could include serving up to six months in jail with fines up to $1,000.

Statistics show that fireworks are among the most dangerous of all consumer products. Even hand-held sparklers, which many consider safe, are dangerous and can reach 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit, causing serious burns and fires.

Call Glendale police at (818) 548-4911 to report illegal fireworks and other suspicious activities.

GUSD SOLICITS INPUT ON RETURNING TO SCHOOL

Stakeholder input is being solicited by the Glendale Unified School District to establish protocols for reopening campuses in August. A dedicated email account (returntoschool@gusd.net) has been established to collect feedback.

Additionally, two community town halls are planned for Wednesday, July 8. One begins at 11 a.m. and the other at 5:30 p.m. These will give stakeholders an opportunity to directly address school board members and district leadership. To take part in the town halls, connect live at www.gusd.net/returntoschool or facebook.com/GlendaleUSD.

Stakeholder feedback will be collected until July 10; after that date the Return to School Task Force will draft a final recommendation to present to the board of education on July 14.

Mosquito Problems May Increase

As the weather heats up and Angelenos head outside, the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) reminds residents to take action against mosquitoes by removing standing water and wearing insect repellent to protect themselves from mosquitoes and the diseases they can transmit such as West Nile virus. In honor of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week (June 21-27), GLACVCD is launching the #TipTossTakeAction campaign, providing messages and recommendations for residents, organizations and cities to work together to increase awareness and preventative measures against mosquitoes.