Altadena Death Investigation Reveals Victim Was Burned Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a man, which occurred on Sunday in the 2600 block of North Windsor Avenue, Altadena. Detectives have learned that a passerby saw a burning object on the sidewalk at about 6:00am. Upon closer […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale firefighters responded to a house fire in the 5200 block of Cheryl Avenue at 8:46 p.m. on Friday night. (Cheryl Avenue is west of Pennsylvania Avenue and south of Orange Avenue) “When our first units [arrived] they saw smoke coming from the front door and eaves,” said Bat. Chief Vince Rifino. […]
FOREST ROADS TO CLOSE DUE TO STORM The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works has announced that, based on the forecast of rain, snow and icy road conditions, it will close public access to the following County roads within the Angeles Forest by 11:30 PM, Thursday, April 12: · Angeles Forest Highway from […]
Power Outage in South Glendale Residents and businesses in the south Glendale area, including Glendale Memorial Hospital, are experiencing power outages. Calls are coming into the Glendale Water and Power offices concerning a possible transformer that may have blown. Anyone with concerns can contact the GWP offices at (818) 548-3300. GWP crews are on their […]
“Winter’s done, and April’s in the skies, Earth, look up with laughter in your eyes!” ~ Charles G. D. Roberts, An April Adoration, 1896 We have all heard the rhyme, “April showers bring May flowers.” This year I am thinking beyond just “May flowers.” After last summer, I waved my white flag of […]
Sobering Skits from CVDAPC A week ago, the CV Drug & Alcohol Prevention Coalition hosted “Scenes From Teens – What Every Parent Needs to Know,” a presentation that included skits and a debate all in an effort to educate parents and community members on the dangers of underage drinking. I was one of several performers […]
By Agnes CONSTANTE A local teenager and her uncle have organized two fundraisers this upcoming weekend to raise money to purchase iPads for autistic children. Dani Bowman, 17, is an autistic teenager who won an iPad in February after entering an animation contest. She decided to give the iPad to a non-verbal autistic child. Patrick […]
Beach Bus Schedule Announced Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich is again sponsoring the summer beach bus service from La Crescenta/La Cañada Flintridge to Santa Monica Beach. The summer beach bus service costs $3 per round-trip for children and adults. For senior citizens (age 60 and older) and people with disabilities, the service is $1.50 per round-trip. […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Every Friday evening for an hour and a half, on the northwest corner of Ocean View Boulevard and Honolulu Avenue, stands Roberta Medford and her group, the Montrose Peace Vigil. They hold signs calling for peace, enduring the insults flung their way – gestures or verbal barbs – from drivers. “I can’t […]
By Sammi SLAYBACK After over 50 years of successful Easter carnivals, the Sunland-Tujunga Chamber of Commerce held yet another this past weekend, April 6 through April 8. Rides, games, food and live music held at Sunland Park kept families occupied on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Easter egg hunts were held for children on both Saturday […]