On Wednesday Reps. Adam Schiff and Derek Kilmer, along with 34 Members of Congress, urged President Barack Obama and the White House’s Office of Management and Budget, to increase the funding level for earthquake hazards programs in their 2017 budget request and more specifically, to provide $16.1 million dollars in funding for an on-shore Earthquake […]
Angeles Crest Highway – Our Backyard Paradise One of my favorite drives is to climb up Angeles Crest Highway from La Cañada and explore some of the most spectacular scenery in Southern California. Any visitor from out of town, any dynamics in the weather – heck, any couple of free hours – provides an excuse […]
By Jason KUROSU The Glendale City Council voted to delay increased drought rates for Glendale Water & Power customers for at least six months, after conservation efforts by Glendale residents and the city’s curtailing of imported water purchases prevented the need to raise rates. At the city council’s Tuesday night meeting, GWP General Manager Steven […]
By Leonard COUTIN The world’s largest cross-country meet was held last week at Mt. San Antonio College. Sponsored by Brooks, the 68th Annual Mt. SAC Cross-country Invitational spanned three days providing the chance for more than 22,000 athletes from 720 schools and colleges to participate in this athletic event. Athletes from elementary, middle and high […]
There are only two games left in the regular season for the Crescenta Valley High School football team, and Friday night will be the biggest test yet. The Falcons are 6-2 after throttling Pasadena last week 41-14, their fourth straight win, keeping them alive for a Pacific League title. In that game, quarterback Evan Nelson […]
By Mary O’KEEFE For those who have ever driven by local restaurants and wondered what was beyond those doors or had heard of a restaurant but have never have the time to check it out… well the time to check out those eateries is coming up at the annual Taste of the Foothills event. On […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County Sheriffs from Crescenta Valley Station captured two burglary suspects after a daylong search. The CV Station received a call concerning a possible burglary at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the 5500 block of Rock Castle Drive in La Cañada. “We had a burglary in progress,” said Lt. Bill Jaeger. Deputies […]
Shop Local for the Holidays – Shop Montrose Here in Montrose we like to think we offer a simpler life away from the hustle and bustle of the “big city.” With our delightful tree lined streets, wonderful shops and delicious food in our restaurants, it is like stepping back in time. When you walk through […]
Starbucks on MSPA Agenda The possibility of the addition of the Starbucks “Evenings” program to the Montrose location will be discussed at this morning’s monthly MSPA meeting. The “Evenings” program would allow the sale of beer and wine at the store. Those interested are welcome to attend the meeting that begins at 8 a.m. at […]
Things that Go Bump As a homeowner few things are scarier than the unexpected sound of something that goes bump; however, for consummate Halloween professionals, creating things that go bump, or scream, or crash – in fact anything that makes you jump – is what they hope for. These “scary-makers” will be on overdrive I’m […]