Search Continues for Missing Hiker in Rugged ANF Terrain

Search Continues for Missing Hiker in Rugged ANF Terrain

By Mary O’KEEFE Montrose Search and Rescue is continuing its search for a female hiker who went missing on Sunday within the Angeles National Forest.  Monica Reza was last seen hiking near the Mount Waterman area on Sunday at 9 a.m. She was hiking with two other people.  While one person hiked on to their […]

Picture Perfect

Picture Perfect

The iconic Montrose clock, located on the corner of Honolulu Avenue and Market Street, was replaced by the City of Glendale on June 11.  “It is back, it is working, and all praise to Chris Peplow who made it happen!” said Dale Dawson, MSPA Business Administrator. “He’s amazing!” 

State Farm Investigated One Month After Rate Hike Approved

By Mary O’KEEFE On June 12 California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara launched an investigation into State Farm Insurance’s handling of recent wildfire claims.  The investigation came after a large number of complaints against State Farm from those affected by both the Palisades and Eaton wildfires.  “The California Dept. of Insurance has initiated a Market Conduct […]

PSHA Awards 
$20,000 to Aspiring Young Musicians

Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts held its 38th instrumental competition on March 30 at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music’s Barrett Hall. Eight finalists demonstrated their musical talents competing for monetary prizes totaling $20,000. The panel of seven judges, professional musicians with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, was led by judging chair Cathy Karoly and included […]

NCL Holding Blood Drive

The Glendale Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. will hold its 19th annual From the Heart, an American Red Cross blood drive, on Sunday, June 22 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be held at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, located at 1812 Verdugo Blvd. in Glendale in Council Rooms A-D. Members of the […]

CRIME BLOTTER

June 23 600 block of Houseman Street in La Cañada Flintridge, a witness reported that as she was standing outside her residence she observed a dark gray minivan without license plates that was parked in front of a white Chevrolet Silverado at the location. She witnessed two adult males exit the minivan, cut the lock […]

Update on La Crescenta Avenue Project

During the construction period, detours, intermittent lane closures and traffic delays are expected on the following streets: Location and Dates La Crescenta Avenue at Las Palmas Avenue and Paloma Avenue: Travel lanes may be closed intermittently between June 30 thru July 11 La Crescenta Avenue at Arlington Avenue and Sierra Vista Avenue: Travel lanes may […]

No Touch Cellphone Law in Full Force

By Mary O’KEEFE If you thought holding your cellphone while driving was okay, even if you weren’t speaking on it and only doing something like checking maps, you would be wrong.  California has had a law since 2017 prohibiting handheld phone use while driving; however, many drivers thought they were still allowed to hold their […]

Lazara Eneida Cárdenas Alemán Tio

Lazara Eneida Cárdenas Alemán Tio

Oct. 27, 1933 – May 30, 2025 Lazara Tio passed away peacefully on May 30 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ciego de Avila, Cuba on Oct. 27, 1933 she was the youngest of nine children born to Manuel Cárdenas and Altagracia Alemán. Lazara’s vibrant spirit and unwavering love will be deeply missed by […]

Charles “Chuck” Mayo Welch

Charles “Chuck” Mayo Welch

Oct. 12, 1957 – June 16, 2025 Charles “Chuck” Mayo Welch was the son of John S. and Unita W. Welch.     Chuck (as he was always called) was born shortly after his family had moved from Whittier to La Cañada. His mother went back to Whittier so Dr. Mayo Smith could deliver this baby. […]