July 2 2500 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta, a church was vandalized by someone who threw rocks through several windows. The rocks damaged not only windows but also computer equipment inside the rooms. Video surveillance revealed a young male with a thin build throwing several rocks at the windows. The suspect is thought […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Two bodies were found inside a vehicle that crashed over the side of Angeles Crest Highway around mile mark 71.5. The two have been reported as missing teens Sophie Edwards and Ethan Manzano, although the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office has yet to identify the bodies. The two 19 year olds were […]
Public Hearing Planned The City of Glendale is having a public hearing regarding development of 3411-3437 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta/Glendale. The hearing is being held virtually today, Thursday, July 8 at 5 p.m. It can be viewed on Charter Cable channel 6 or online at https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/management-services/gtv6/live-video-stream. Those who would like to make comments or […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY and Mary O’KEEFE Thousands of people throughout the Crescenta Valley and downtown Glendale enjoyed thousands of fireworks that were on display on the evening of Independence Day, July 4. After missing any type of display last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions on social gathering, this year people were […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The American Legion Post 288 and Veterans of Foreign Wars 1614 are back to supporting nonprofits through hosting and organizing bingo games. On Saturday, July 10, the veterans at the American Legion and VFW will host a bingo game to benefit the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce. The American Legion is based […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The City of Glendale Design Review Board (DRB) meeting being held today, Thursday, July 8 at 5 p.m. will undoubtedly be well attended – even though the meeting is being held virtually. On the DRB agenda is the preliminary hearing for a proposed development at 3411-3437 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. The […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Last week was Wildland Fire Week of Remembrance. It is a time to remember those firefighters who have died in the line of duty fighting fires but also to remember those who have fallen after the fire fight. According to the Congressional Research Service, in 2020 70% of the nationwide acreage burned […]
Glendale Police Department Conducting DUI Patrols Additional officers from the Glendale Police Dept. will be out on patrol on July 9 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The GPD remains committed to keeping the public safe when they are traveling. “We want […]
Veteran crossing guard ran 67 miles on his 67th birthday, vows to keep running until legislature takes action to protect school children. By Justin HAGER As a school crossing guard in La Crescenta, La Cañada, Monrovia, Arcadia and Duarte, John Radich is familiar with the dangers kids face from drivers who speed around schools. “The […]
It is the unqualified result of all my experience with the sick that, second only to their need of fresh air, is their need of light; that, after a close room, what hurts them most is a dark room and that it is not only light but direct sunlight they want. ~ Florence Nightingale June […]