‘Up A Creek’ Laughing Matter for LCFTRA

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The La Cañada Rose Parade float, titled “Up A Creek,” apparently tickled the funny bone of tournament judges who presented the self-built float with the Bob Hope Humor Award. “It was great to win the award,” said La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Assn. President William Pounders. “I think this was an […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Jan. 3 2300 block of Barton Lane in Montrose, the driver’s side rearview mirror was smashed on a truck parked on the street at the location overnight. Jan. 1 2300 block of Barton Lane in Montrose, left side rearview mirror was smashed on a vehicle that was parked on the street at the location overnight. […]

Getting to Know New Laws for 2016

From earbuds to smart televisions, laws were enacted in 2016 that everyone should know about. These include: SB 491: This makes it illegal to wear earbuds or headsets in both ears while driving or riding a bicycle. AB 604: “Electrically motorized boards” are legal to ride on roadways for riders 16 years old and older […]

Taking the (Polar) Plunge

By Mary O’KEEFE Liquid that is 42 degrees Fahrenheit may be good for a soda, tall glass of milk or bottle of beer but is not what one would normally consider plunging into for an early morning swim. There are, however, the unusual intrepid souls who think this was a wonderful way to begin the […]

Public Comment Period Running Out for VHGC

By Jason KUROSU One month remains for the public to officially comment on proposed development projects for Tujunga’s Verdugo Hills Golf Course, which faces the potential construction of a 221-unit housing development that residents worry will flood local streets with additional drivers. A recirculated draft of the Environmental Impact Report originally released in 2009 includes […]

Burglary at Glendale Optical Store

On January 6, at about 4:43 a.m., Glendale police officers responded to Blue Eyes Optical, located in the 120 block of West Wilson Avenue, regarding a commercial burglary in progress. On arrival, officers located the front window of the business smashed and the interior ransacked. Investigation revealed, a witness heard a noise and then alarm activation. […]

Rain Causes Havoc with SCE

                          By Mary O’KEEFE The rain that has hit the foothill area has caused power outages for some Southern California Edison customers. It appears that power is out west from Ocean View Boulevard to Pennsylvania Avenue along Montrose Avenue. Traffic signals are out […]