By Charly SHELTON Gov. Jerry Brown’s 2017-18 proposed budget is out and residents, politicians and businesses across the state are agog over some of the changes. Most notably are minimum wage increases, health care extended to more residents and a bump for schools. “This year’s budget will be the most difficult that we have faced […]
By Charly SHELTON A decision regarding the Sagebrush territory transfer between the school districts in the cities of La Cañada and Glendale may finally be in sight. The Sagebrush debate has been going on sporadically since the 1960s, with this current campaign beginning in 2013. The area west of Rosebank Drive in La Cañada to […]
By Julie BUTCHER Forty members of the La Crescenta community attended a meeting of the Crescenta Valley Town Council’s Land Use Committee (LUC) at the La Crescenta Library on Jan. 5 to hear an extensive presentation regarding current neighborhood lighting issues, options, and opportunities. “Historically, La Crescenta has addressed new streetlights on a case-by-case basis. […]
Historic Twelve Oaks retirement community re-opening in spring 2017. By Mary O’KEEFE In August 2013, about 50 residents were given the unimaginable news that they would have to vacate their home at Twelve Oaks Lodge at 2820 Sycamore Ave. in La Crescenta. For many this was a devastating turn of events. For about 80 years […]
By Mary O’KEEFE UPDATE: The third suspect in the Santa Carlotta burglary has been detained by Glendale police. He was found inside the PetSmart in Tujunga said Tahnee Lightfoot, spokesperson, GPD. The search for the suspect included Glendale police, Los Angeles police and several K-9 units. “We would like to thank the public for its […]
Police activity in the area of Chevy Chase and Regent Park Drive near the border of La Cañada. Glendale Police Department is searching for package theft suspects. We believe two male suspects are involved at this time. No further description is available. Residents are advised to call 911 if they see any suspicious activity.
By Mary O’KEEFE The New Year has brought rain, and snow, to California. As of Tuesday, Jan. 3 the rainfall totals in downtown Los Angeles were just slightly less than normal, something that has not been seen in a long time. The rain does not reverse California’s drought but any rain and snow helps. “Downtown […]
By Mary O’Keefe Earlier on Sunday evening Glendale police responded to calls concerning three masked males with guns in the area of La Crescenta and Manhattan avenues. After an investigation it was discovered the “males with guns” were teenagers who were playing a game similar to paintball but with air soft guns, according to Officer […]
By Mary O’KEEFE LASD is investigating the death of an adult male who was found in a vehicle in the lower parking structure of the Town Center in La Canada. He was discovered by a patron of the Town Center. CV Sheriffs received the call around […]
Land Use Meeting The Land Use Committee of the CV Town Council meets tonight, Thursday, at 6:30 p.m. in the community room of the La Crescenta Library. On the agenda is information regarding outdoor lighting by representatives from Los Angeles County Public Works and Planning Dept. and a lighting expert from USC. There is currently […]