April To Do List April is already upon us and the super bloom is resplendent (as are allergies). In March, Corresponding Secretary Sophal Ear and I attended a Glendale Unified School District board of education meeting in our capacities as members of the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee. We reported on the spending of bond monies […]
First off, I would like to thank Supervisor Kathryn Barger for appointing me a commissioner on the LA County advisory board focused on consumer affairs to which I sworn-in on Feb. 22. As you may know, I am passionate about protecting residents of Crescenta Valley from fraudsters who often target the elderly and those with […]
Happy New Year! First off, Happy New Year! May 2019 bring you joy and prosperity. We are the community that cares and it is my hope that we live up to these words. As we look back at 2018, the completion of the medians on Foothill Boulevard in the unincorporated area is one major […]
Happy Return to School! I was honored to acknowledge Hayden Dinger, who achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, at our July general town council meeting. Congratulations again, Hayden! Thanks to our supervisor, Kathryn Barger, for providing us with the beach bus to relax from the excessive heat. Supervisor Barger introduced a motion at the board […]
April Showers Bring May Flowers I managed to avoid mention oI managed to avoid mentioning the 210 Freeway in recent columns but there has been an uptick in congestion lately, which is a reminder of past traffic. Indeed, there was a full closure of the WB 210 Freeway from the Foothill Boulevard off-ramp to […]
For Your Consideration: A Very Busy Saturday in September and Running for Town Council It’s September already and we have a lot happening this month in our community. First and foremost, we are grateful that the La Tuna Fire, which burned 7,194 acres near our community, is over and ended without deaths or serious injury. […]
Glendale College, Lighting Survey Results Among Topics at Next CVTC Meeting I hope that everyone so far has had a wonderful and pleasant summer. The start of a new year in our La Crescenta schools is around the corner. Thanks to parents’ efforts to save summer, the school year is starting later this year than […]
Updates on 210 Freeway, Local Graduations and More In this month’s update on Interstate 210 developments, according to Caltrans, “Beginning Monday, June 12 at 7 p.m. … Caltrans will close westbound Foothill Freeway (I-210) Gould Avenue on-ramp and Angeles Crest Highway off-ramp, as part of a pavement rehabilitation project. The ramp closures will remain in […]
210 Updates, Prom Plus Info and More Our shared condition – the saga of the pavement rehabilitation project for the I-210 – continues to keep our community busy and alert. Please continue to drive safely. As Caltrans advises, “Motorists should anticipate delays, plan ahead and use alternate routes. Construction signs and changeable message signs […]
The 210, Outdoor Lights, and Promoting Inclusivity in the Crescenta Valley The Town Council’s February general meeting had two surprise guests and was dedicated in large part to Caltrans answering community concerns and questions about the I-210 construction. State Senator Anthony Portantino, 25th Senate District, gave a comprehensive report of the pending […]