Feb. 6 5800 block of Briartree Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, a resident left his home and when he returned he found the rear sliding glass door had been shattered, several rooms had been ransacked and items were stolen between 6 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. Feb. 5 Community and La Crescenta avenues in La Crescenta, […]
The Burbank Police Dept. has seen an uptick in the crime of “bank jugging” vehicle burglaries. What is “bank jugging” and how can someone prevent themself from falling victim? Bank jugging is the term used to describe the common practice of criminals who sit in bank parking lots and watch customers come and go. These […]
By Mary O’Keefe A motorcyclist was involved in an accident on Feb. 8 at about 3:45 p.m. near the intersection of Honolulu Avenue, Verdugo Boulevard and Verdugo Road. It was a solo motorcycle crash. The victim was a 60-year-old male who was traveling northbound on Verdugo Road and turning eastbound onto Verdugo Boulevard when he […]
The California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation is hosting two scholarship contests in remembrance of the Armenian Genocide. California high school students (grades nine-12) are invited to participate in an essay and/or a visual arts contest to increase awareness of the Armenian Genocide on its 110th anniversary. All scholarship applications must be submitted by the Friday, […]
On Monday, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin and Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco announced the introduction of Assembly Bill (AB) 469, bipartisan legislation that provides law enforcement with better tools to crack down on looting and impersonation of emergency personnel during wildfires and other emergencies. AB 469 responds to recent criminal activity in mandatory evacuation areas […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Prom Plus held a successful pancake breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 8 at St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church. This was the first official fundraiser for Prom Plus’ new board of directors and members. “Overall, we’re happy with our turnout! We’re still trying to get word out that we’re still here,” […]
Two rainstorms are due in Los Angeles, the first starting yesterday, Wednesday, and accumulating up to a half-inch of rain. A second, more substantial storm, begins Thursday night with up to 30 mph winds and up to three inches of rain and six inches in the foothills. Because of burn scars, the wildfire areas in […]
Appraised Values Dear Phyllis, I enjoy reading your real estate advice and don’t recall you addressing appraised values. My daughter recently took a second mortgage to build an ADU on her Tustin property. Before construction started, she received a job opportunity in Tennessee. At the time of the second mortgage her home was appraised at […]
Village Poets will celebrate the Month of Love with featured poets Sarah Maclay and Cindy Rinne in a presentation of original work on Sunday, Feb. 23 at 4:30 p.m. at Bolton Hall Museum in Tujunga. Maclay will be returning to Los Angeles from Montana for this performance and renowned fiber-artist/poet Rinne will come from her […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY On Jan. 31, Pasadena Showcase House of Design opened the doors of the prestigious Bauer Estate & Gardens for the 60th annual Showcase House. The evening was the Empty House event, which gives media, supporters and others the chance to see the estate prior to its redecoration by professional designers. The designers […]