By Jason KUROSU Gas prices have increased nationwide, a commonality in the summer months, although the effects may be felt most prominently in California and made much worse due to a recent fire at a Chevron refinery in Richmond, about 10 miles outside of San Francisco. The fire occurred Monday, Aug. 6 as workers attempted […]
By Jason KUROSU Tuesday night provided the public with an opportunity to meet with members of the sheriff’s and police departments and other community members during National Night Out, a coordinated event promoting crime prevention held at various locations throughout the country. Crescenta Valley’s Sheriff’s Station held its National Night Out event at Ralph’s Market, […]
By Jason KUROSU Glendale Community College will experience a change in its registration policies, no longer giving preference for class registration to returning students. The policy change emerged from recommendations made by California’s Student Success Task Force, a 20-member committee established by Senator Carol Liu through Senate Bill 1143, tasked with identifying what factors contribute […]
The dedication of Christopher’s Room proves ‘good things do come out of evil.’ By Jason KUROSU The applause was spirited at the Fire House youth center on Monday evening when a plaque was unveiled, just above the doorway of a room routinely populated by teenagers. The plaque read, “Christopher’s Room,” a tribute to Christopher McCulloch […]
By Jason KUROSU After reports that Verdugo Hills Hospital was considering partnerships with other hospitals, including USC’s Keck Medical Center and Glendale Adventist Medical Center, Verdugo Hills has now entered into merger discussions with USC. Verdugo Hills spokeswoman Celine Petrossian and Keck spokeswoman Alison Trinidad both confirmed that talks were underway. Press releases from both […]
By Jason KUROSU When the idea for a Starbucks in Montrose was proposed, business owners and residents alike were split between excitement and apprehension. After clearing some hurdles for parking reduction permits, the Starbucks is nearing a late August to early September arrival at 2284 Honolulu Avenue where Color Me Mine, and before that Once […]
By Jason KUROSU A heat wave that is expected to reach triple digit temperatures has also caused Angeles National Forest authorities to increase their Fire Danger Level to “very high,” prompting concerns about health and the risk of fire. Along with the increased heat, a lack of humidity is another factor that could contribute to […]
By Jason KUROSU NASA’s Women in STEM High School Aerospace Scholars (or WISH) program selected 84 female high school juniors from across the country to take part in an intensive two-week program this June and July. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics and the WISH program is geared towards young women interested in […]
By Jason KUROSU L.A. County’s first dog park is nearing a scheduled August completion after nearly five years in the making. Construction began in November of 2011 on the site that is to occupy about 1.5 acres of Crescenta Valley Park. A partnership of the Crescenta Valley Town Council and CV DOGS (Community Volunteers for […]
By Jason KUROSU The 76 gas station at 2384 Foothill Blvd. has been desolate for months, cordoned off by traffic poles and caution tape, prompting questions about its closure and whether a reopening is in its future at all. La Cañada Enterprises, Inc., which owns the station, was recently posted on the California Board of […]