Shoppers: Beware of Wallet, Virtually and Physically

By Mary O’KEEFE As Black/White Friday ushers in the holiday shopping season and shoppers prepare to find that perfect gift, there is another group of individuals that is also excited about the consumer kick-off. There are people who will take advantage of this shopping season, said Glendale Police Dept.’s Sgt. Dan Suttles. While identity theft […]

City to Host State of the Stations

On Dec. 7 at 6 p.m., the City of La Cañada Flintridge will host the State of the Stations in city council chambers at City Hall. Captain Bill Song from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. and Chief Greg Hisel from the Los Angeles County Fire Dept. will engage the community at this event. They […]

From the Desk of the Publisher

Thankfully I hope that you, like me, are surrounded by family and other loved ones this Thanksgiving. With a menu that features turkey – both conventionally cooked and deep fried – and stuffing and peach cobbler prepared by me, and a host of sides prepared by my chef son that include au gratin potatoes, sweet […]

Weather in the Foothills

“Over the river, and through the wood, to Grandfather’s house we go; the horse knows the way to carry the sleigh through the white and drifted snow…” Lydia Maria Child, writer, abolitionist, suffragette and Native American rights advocate (1802-1880) Where do we go on Thanksgiving Day? Our family gathers at home with family and friends […]

Shopping and Town Lighting Kick Off Holiday

The Montrose Shopping Park is ready to entice shoppers and celebrate the town. By Charly SHELTON he day after Thanksgiving. Black Friday. It has been termed as such by police since 1961, according to periodicals of the time, in reference to the traffic jams caused by the biggest shopping day of the year. What once […]

Snow Coming to Two Strike Park

By Mary O’KEEFE The Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Dept. is inviting the community to a Winter Wonderland event on Dec. 5 at Two Strike Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The parks and rec department is trucking in real snow to Two Strike for Southern California kids to get a brief experience […]

Arrest Made in Mountain Pine Drive Burglary

By Mary O’KEEFE On Wednesday a suspect was arrested in the Oct. 1 residential burglary in the 2600 block of Mountain Pine Drive in La Crescenta. It was on Oct. 1 when a resident heard noises coming from the first floor of her home. The suspect/suspects shattered a glass window in the back of the […]

CHP Wishes Everyone a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving

Nearly 42 million Americans will take a holiday road trip this Thanksgiving (according to AAA). Thanksgiving weekend, traditionally one of the busiest travel times in America, can also be one of the deadliest. In 2014, over the Thanksgiving weekend, 45 people died in collisions on California roadways – a 36% increase from the same period […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Nov. 21 4600 block of Hume Avenue in La Crescenta, an air compressor and clothes were stolen from an unlocked vehicle between midnight and 7:30 a.m. Nov. 18 4800 block of La Crescenta Avenue in La Crescenta, a resident reported that a person unknown knocked twice on the front door of her residence. The resident […]

Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Napa

By Mary O’KEEFE A La Crescenta woman has been identified by the Napa Valley Coroner’s Office as the pedestrian who was struck and killed by a truck near Napa on Monday. The accident occurred about 8:25 p.m. on Monday on State Route-221. According to Capt. Steve Blower of the Coroner’s Office, the victim has been […]