Law Enforcement and Neighbors Mix and Mingle at NNO Events

Law Enforcement and Neighbors Mix and Mingle at NNO Events

By Jason KUROSU The 31st annual National Night Out brought residents together Tuesday night to share resources, meet law enforcement officials and simply get to know each other in hopes of creating a network among neighbors to raise awareness about local crime and ways to prevent it. The Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station hosted its fifth […]

Wrecking Ball to miss Storybook House

Wrecking Ball to miss Storybook House

By Jason KUROSU Construction of a three story apartment complex in Montrose is currently underway, occurring on the same land as the last Storybook-style house in the Crescenta Valley, preserved only because of its historical import. The style is known by other names – Fairy Tale or Hansel and Gretel or Provincial Revivalism – and […]

Community Prepares for Annual National Night Out

Community Prepares for Annual National Night Out

The annual crime awareness campaign celebrates its 31st year with community events. By Jason KUROSU Since 1984, National Night Out has given neighborhoods across the country an opportunity to gather, get to know each other and discover resources for boosting awareness of crime within the community. Tuesday, Aug. 5 will be the 31st anniversary of […]

FSHA DEIR Available for Comment

By Jason KUROSU The Draft Environmental Impact Report for Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy’s modernization project has been released and is currently available for public comment until Aug. 27. Titled the Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Draft Specific Plan, the project is intended to upgrade the campus in several facets, including modernizing and expanding the Arts and […]

Drought Friendly Plants Encouraged

Drought Friendly Plants Encouraged

By Jason KUROSU California’s extended drought has prompted the Crescenta Valley Water District to implement a yellow alert, an “extraordinary conservation alert” denoting that customers should minimize water usage and water outdoors no more than three days per week. Statewide, the situation has become so dire that a penalty of $500 a day will be […]

Last Hurrah for Stengel Before Demo

Last Hurrah for Stengel Before Demo

By Jason KUROSU Casey Stengel Field has hosted baseball in Glendale for 65 years, a staple for the athletic community. But water damage led to the stadium being condemned in 2011. Demolition and renovation of the park is slated for September, but this past weekend allowed baseball fans a chance to see the game they […]

Vote Delayed on GWP Rate Increase

By Jason KUROSU The Glendale City Council discussed the establishment of a four-year water-rate plan, which city officials say will make up the difference from years of miscalculated rates leading to lost utility revenue and mischarging of GWP customers. In 2011, Willdan Financial Services, a financial consulting firm, calculated rates for Glendale that were later […]

Alex Theatre Opens House at Expo

By Jason KUROSU The Alex Theatre hosted an expo and open house Monday night, allowing the general public to see the expanded sections of the theatre after eight months of renovation. Since July 2013, the theatre has undergone renovations to the backstage facilities, including providing additional dressing rooms, storage space, a new freight elevator, passenger […]

He’s Got the Golden Touch

He’s Got the Golden Touch

By Jason KUROSU After 10 years of working as a barista for Starbucks, Todd Goldsworthy decided to take his coffee prowess and knowledge to the next step, earning himself the title of Coffee Guru at Klatch Coffee and competing in international competitions on a regular basis. Goldsworthy, a foothills native, recently won the US Brewers […]

California Experiencing ‘Volatile Year’

California Experiencing ‘Volatile Year’

By Jason KUROSU Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency in January after California experienced the driest year on record. The declaration has not yielded the levels of water conservation expected or desired. The year 2013 was recorded as the driest year historically, and CAL FIRE Drought Information Officer Scott McClane called 2014 “a […]