Politics

Legislators look to quiet helicopter noise

State Assemblyman Mike Feuer (D-Los Angeles) introduced a resolution last week urging the U.S. Congress to pass legislation that would...

Legislators look to quiet helicopter noise

State Assemblyman Mike Feuer (D-Los Angeles) introduced a resolution last week urging the U.S. Congress to pass legislation that would...

Portantino bows out of senate race

Assemblyman Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada Flintridge) has decided not to seek election in 2012, ending an exploratory bid to...

City holds off on preservation program

Local property owners who have been looking to the city to enact an historic property preservation program under the Mills Act will have...

City revises utility pole banner policy

The City Council on Tuesday voted to amend city policy to allow for the posting of banners on Southern California Edison utility poles along...

Edison in the hotseat for windstorm response

Southern California Edison was hammered Thursday for being underprepared and “tone deaf” in its response to a fierce windstorm...

Portantino spent less than most Democrats, records show

Assemblyman Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada Flintridge) was given the lowest office budget of any Assembly Democrat last year and...

Portantino seeks to expand safeguards for whistleblowers

Assemblyman Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada Flintridge) has authored a bill that would expand protections from workplace...

Portantino seeks to expand safeguards for whistleblowers

Seeking to provide more legal protections for those who point out government fraud and abuse, Assemblyman Anthony Portantino (D-La Ca&...

Political Landscape: Schiff to hold windstorm forum

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) will host a forum from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 12 to look at the response to the windstorm that did tens of...

Portantino struggles to find political footing

Assemblyman Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada Flintridge) — struggling to find his political footing in a changing landscape of...

JPL's budget is cut by $50M

A $50-million budget cut for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in La Cañada Flintridge likely won't be enough to spur another round of...

City could see more parks

Boosting the city’s parks and recreational space should be a priority for La Cañada Flintridge, the Planning Commission...

City moves closer to preservation

Owners of historic La Cañada Flintridge properties may soon be allowed to take advantage of a significant property tax break, as...

Local holds onto water board seat

La Cañada Flintridge resident Maria Mehranian navigated the shoals of local government during her eight years on the city’s...

La Cañada residents cry foul over roaming peacocks

La Cañada Flintridge residents fed up with a roaming flock of peacocks will have to cope with the colorful birds for at least another...

Recount may determine school board election

It could take weeks to determine the outcome of the razor-thin election for La Cañada Unified school board, in which the third-...

Campaign sign misspells "commitment"

Campaign signs for La Cañada Unified School Board candidate Ellen Multari's are large, easy to read, and contains the catchy slogan...

Liu: 'A Democratic governor makes a difference'

State Sen. Carol Liu (D-La Cañada Flintridge) celebrated a legislative victory at Pasadena nonprofit AbilityFirst late last month,...

Crescenta Valley weighs water bond

For the second time in four years, the Crescenta Valley Water District is considering a multimillion-dollar bond — and a rate increase...

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The planning commission will soon be reviewing the city's tree ordinance. Do you think La Canada's tree ordinance is too restrictive to homeowners?

  • Yes, homeowners should be allowed to do what they want with trees on their property.
  • No, protecting trees helps preserve La Canada's unique historical character
  • Neither. But a closer look should be taken as to which trees are protected.