By Julie BUTCHER To bring the ongoing debate about La Crescenta-Montrose’s residential street lighting to a genial resolution, an outdoor lighting community survey went out in the mail to 5,647 property owners on July 17. The surveys were due back by midnight on Aug. 7. At its Aug. 3 meeting, the Land Use Committee (LUC) […]
By Julie BUTCHER To bring the ongoing debate about La Crescenta-Montrose’s residential street lighting to a genial resolution, an outdoor lighting community survey went out in the mail to 5,647 property owners on July 17. The surveys were due back by midnight on Aug. 7. At its Aug. 3 meeting, the Land Use Committee (LUC) […]
By Julie BUTCHER Utilizing a unique provision in the California Education Code, the Glendale Unified School District may be able to replace its aging headquarters at no cost and move into a larger, more modern building. On Wednesday, July 12, the GUSD board unanimously adopted a resolution to explore the possibility of exchanging the District’s […]
By Julie BUTCHER The Outdoor Lighting Community Survey went out in the mail to Los Angeles County residents of La Crescenta-Montrose on Monday, July 17. Owners of each property should be receiving the survey from the County Dept. of Regional Planning to assess whether the current regulations for outdoor residential lighting are acceptable or if […]
By Julie BUTCHER Following up on the June 13 meeting and reported in the June 15 CV Weekly, the elected board of the Crescenta Valley Water District (CVWD) met on Tuesday to deliberate and vote on the FY2017-18 budget and the proposed water rate increase. As had been promised at the public hearing on the […]
By Julie BUTCHER Though Saturday, June 10 started out gloomy and drizzly a steady spirited stream showed up to attend the Metaphysical and Artisan Faire at the Center for Spiritual Living-La Crescenta at Dunsmore Avenue and Santa Carlotta street. Booths lined all available spaces on the church grounds beginning with a vegan taco stand at […]
After being shuttered since 2013, the retirement home is almost ready to accept new residents. By Julie BUTCHER Twelve Oaks Lodge is in the process of re-opening its La Crescenta location to serve the seniors and families of the Crescenta Valley and is accepting reservations now. Sandy Solis, the facility’s new executive director, said, “Twelve […]
By Julie BUTCHER Director James Bodnar opened the Crescenta Valley Water District (CVWD) board’s public hearing regarding the rate increase proposed for water rates by welcoming those in attendance, noting “ours is a community water and sewer district.” “That’s why,” he added, “the key point tonight is to listen.” District management analyzed cost and usage […]
By Julie BUTCHER On Saturday, the City of Glendale celebrated the 75th anniversary of city hall in coordination with the Glendale Police Dept.’s annual open house and hosted a block party for the people and families of Glendale to enjoy. In the area between Glendale City Hall and the police headquarters, organizations set up entertaining […]
By Julie BUTCHER Julie Kay Stallcup has known what’s important since she was “a young kid” growing up in Northwestern Arkansas. “My momma and my daddy taught me right from wrong and to help others. My passions have always been helping others, especially the homeless – and dance. This year will be the 16th Thanksgiving […]