Sept. 16 2800 block of Prospect Avenue in La Crescenta, an iPad, tool bag and tools were stolen from a locked vehicle. Surveillance footage showed a black pickup truck, possibly a Ford F 150, traveling westbound on Prospect Avenue. It stopped directly in front of the victim’s residence. The passenger, described as a male Hispanic […]
By Charly SHELTON Large earthquakes have been striking around the Pacific Rim in the last few days. Following an 8.1 quake in the Gulf of Tehuantepec in southern Mexico on Sept 7, the country just outside of Mexico City was rocked again by a 7.1 quake on Tuesday. As of press time, the death toll […]
On Tuesday, USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance, the lead federal coordinator of U.S. international disaster response efforts, activated the Los Angeles County Fire Dept.’s Urban Search and Rescue Team, known internationally as USA-2, to deploy to Mexico and assist with the aftermath of a 7.1 magnitude earthquake. USA-2 will deploy to Mexico […]
On Oct. 4, the Free Admission Glendale Noon Concerts will feature violinist Jacqueline Suzuki and pianist Charles Fierro performing works by Guillaume Lekeu and Claude Debussy at the Sanctuary of Glendale City Church. Concerts are from 12:10 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. and are free to attend. Suzuki is a longtime member of the Long Beach […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Glendale Educational Foundation held a wine tasting fundraiser at local business Rosso Wine Shop on Thursday evening. Attending were a variety of GEF supporters who had a chance sample some exceptional wines while learning more of the organization and its upcoming plans. “‘Raise a Glass for Education’ was an opportunity for […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Friday, the Crescenta Valley once again went a little bear crazy as a mama and baby roamed around the 2400 and 2500 blocks of Cross Street and Fairmount Avenue. The bears spent some time at St. Luke’s of the Mountains, before moving onto the backyard of local residents. The mama and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley Fire Safe Council held a Community Open House on Monday where getting ready for the next wildfire was discussed. Judy Turner, president of the CVFSC, welcomed those in attendance and described what the Council was and its goals. Roger Young, CVFSC founder and board member, gave an overview of […]
Aug. 7, 1929 – Aug. 15, 2017 Richard Michael Ryback died at his home in Sunland on Aug. 15. Rick was born on Aug. 7, 1929 in the Milwaukee area of Wisconsin. There he was raised by his loving mother Helen. While still in his teens, Rick joined the U.S. Marine Corps. During his time […]
By Julie BUTCHER Dozens of football Falcons, players from Crescenta Valley High School, along with community leaders, cheerleaders, parents of athletes, and several past principals all showed up for Tuesday’s Glendale Unified School District board meeting to push for permanent lights and seating at the high school. Ken Biermann, former CVHS principal, shared background color. […]
Issues that affect the quality of life of residents, access to parks and open space is a too-often ignored and crucial component of public health. Living near, or having convenient access to, a park has been proven to greatly improve the physical and mental health of communities. Public parks provide areas for exercise, community services […]