Crime Blotter

March 18 1900 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, a vehicle owner reported he had parked his car in the parking lot of the business, locked it and walked into the facility. When he returned he found his vehicle’s front passenger window had been shattered and several items, including a laptop computer, had […]

In brief

CVCA to Meet Tonight The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting tonight, Thursday, March 25 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The agenda will include a discussion about several housing issues poised to significantly affect the Crescenta Valley including the Housing Element update.  Contact the CVCA at crescentavalleycommunityassn@gmail.com with questions and for Zoom meeting information. All […]

LCF Mayor Davitt Recognizes March 24 as Education and Sharing Day

LCF Mayor Davitt Recognizes March 24 as Education and Sharing Day

Each year the President and Congress of the United States recognize Education and Sharing Day USA on the birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, “of blessed memory.” This practice dates back to President Jimmy Carter in 1978, and has become a yearly event. The Rebbe’s birthday is celebrated on the 11th day […]

From the Desk of the Publisher <<< Robin Goldsworthy

A Time of Rebirth With the arrival of spring this past weekend, there is an expectation that soon we’ll see buds on trees, seasonal flowers being offered at local stores and florists and warmer, toasty temperatures. I don’t know about you, but I am also experiencing a feeling of great expectation. This, I’m sure, centers […]

Weather in the Foothills <<< Sue Kilpatrick

Weather in the Foothills <<< Sue Kilpatrick

“Although I deeply love oceans, deserts and other wild landscapes, it is only mountains that beckon me with that sort of painful magnetic pull to walk deeper and deeper into their beauty.” ~ Victoria Erickson, author, dreamer, poet, and creative writing coach Still in awe, I write. Let me explain. California is often split into […]

Schiff Issues Statement on Governor’s Choice

“I want to congratulate Rob Bonta on his appointment as California’s Attorney General, and Governor Newsom on another good choice. I look forward to working with both of them in the days ahead on defeating the pandemic, criminal justice reform, gun safety, consumer protection, the environment and other key issues. We need to keep moving […]

Portantino, Barger Co-Host COVID-19 Town Hall

Senator Anthony Portantino will co-host a town hall with Supervisor Kathryn Barger on March 24 at 4 p.m. via Zoom and Facebook livestream. The event will focus on the following issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic: vaccines, pediatric health and tenant relief. Health Panel: Pia S. Pannaraj, MD, MPH Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of […]

Over 3 Million Doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine Administered in Los Angeles County

Nearly 3,235,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to people across Los Angeles County. Of those vaccinated, 1,057,794 people received second doses and 25,170 people received the single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Next week, the Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health (Public Health) is expecting to receive 280,000 vaccine doses. This allocation […]

A New Cath Lab at USC-VHH – ‘A Big Deal’

A New Cath Lab at USC-VHH – ‘A Big Deal’

New lab will offer immediate help for cardiac patients. By Mary O’KEEFE USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) has started construction on an Interventional Radiology Catheterization Lab (IR Cath Lab). To commemorate the occasion, last week hospital staff held a “wall-breaking” ceremony. In a year that has been very stressful for the medical professionals at USC-VHH […]