CRIME BLOTTER

Dec. 17 5100 La Cañada Boulevard in La Cañada, a package that had been placed on a front porch was stolen. The security footage revealed a man wearing a black hoodie sweater with “FIRE” printed on the backside, black pants, white socks and black shoes approached the front door of the residence, grabbed the package […]

The Triple Threat of Illness is Still Here

By Mary O’KEEFE Although COVID numbers are not what they were a year ago the public is not out of the pandemic woods yet. Numbers released on Tuesday showed 6,035 new cases of COVID-19 covering the period from Dec. 31 to Jan. 3. There were 62 deaths during that same time period. In addition, more […]

Woman Struck by Bus on Foothill Boulevard

Woman Struck by Bus on Foothill Boulevard

Updated Jan. 4, 2023   At 10 a.m. on Sunday, Glendale police responded to a call concerning an accident regarding a pedestrian and Metro bus on Foothill Boulevard near Dunsmore Avenue. A 19-year-old female pedestrian who lived out of the area was struck by the bus and was pronounced deceased at the scene. According to […]

A Herculean Effort Covered in Roses

A Herculean Effort Covered in Roses

  For decades the LCFTRA has built entries for the Tournament of Roses Parade that make their city proud.  By Mary O’KEEFE It takes almost 1,000 volunteers each year to bring the La Cañada Flintridge Rose Parade float from concept to Colorado Boulevard. The La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association (LCFTRA) 2023 Rose Parade […]

Southwest Meltdown

Southwest Meltdown

Flying this holiday season has been rough to say the least. First it was the weather that caused canceling of some flights but then the unprecedented Southwest Airlines meltdown continues to strand passengers across the country. According to flightaware.com, Southwest canceled 2,509 flights on Wednesday and canceled another 2,348 today. Over the last few days […]

Tips for Local Air Travel

  By Mary O’KEEFE Holiday travel has always been an adventure, whether there are weather challenges, crowds or, in the case this year, an airline meltdown. Mike Christensen, spokesman for Hollywood Burbank Airport, has some suggestions to help travelers this season flying out of the local airport: Check in with your airline regarding updates on […]

From the Desk of the Publisher <<< Robin Goldsworthy

Strained Holiday   Like so many people, during the holiday season – this one in particular – I get stressed out. I like having my makeup and hair done when company arrives (even if it’s just family). I like having wine decorked and appetizers ready to be enjoyed. I’ve been trying these past few years […]

Year in Review 2022

Year in Review 2022

January La Crescenta neighbors Burbank and La Cañada Flintridge kicked off the New Year by receiving top honors from the Tournament of Roses Parade judges. The Burbank Tournament of Roses Association Float won the Mayor Award for the most outstanding float from a participating city while the entry from the La Cañada Flintridge won the […]

Weather Watch <<< Taking A Look Outside Our Window

By Mary O’KEEFE We end the year with a reminder that no matter how powerful and evolved humans think they are, Mother Earth is still the most powerful force on the planet. The death toll reported as of Tuesday due historic blizzard across the U.S. rose to 65. Of those deaths 34 are in New […]