By Mary O’KEEFE Children are inspired by a variety of sources. It could be a teacher who handed them a special book or meeting someone larger than life or just peering into the night’s sky and thinking, “I wonder what’s out there.” The latter has been inspirational, not only to those whose imagination has taken […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Saturday, the American Heroes Air Show will again be flying onto the field near Hansen Dam. About 20 years ago, the show was held in Santa Monica. It has grown in popularity over the years and found a welcome home at Hansen Dam. The show is different from most air shows […]
by Michael YEGHIAYAN At its most recent meeting, the Crescenta Valley Town Council explored a number of issues and their respective impact on the local community. Among the business discussed by the council was the potential traffic-related impact of a new housing development on Pennsylvania Avenue, located just north of the westbound 210 freeway onramp, […]
Assemblyman Mike Gatto honored La Crescenta resident Steve Pierce (left) as Veteran of the Year for the 43rd District at the 2013 Assembly Veterans Recognition Luncheon on Wednesday. A community leader and decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, Pierce’s military and civilian career have each been defined by steadfast service to the country and the […]
June 16 3200 block of Foothill Boulevard in Glendale, a 50-year-old La Crescenta woman was arrested for shoplifting at Vons market. Two employees reportedly witnessed the woman in the liquor and wine aisles for several minutes. She had a personal bag and a Vons cart with several items of liquor in it. She moved the […]
Marissa GOULD, Intern Local car lovers will get their fill of all things exhaust and “cackle” (the sound made when engines are revved up) at the 12th Annual Montrose Car Show taking place on Saturday on Honolulu Avenue. It’s will have everything a car enthusiast loves: classic cars, hot rods, and exotics all found in […]
Cooling Stations Open This Weekend In anticipation of triple-digit temperatures this weekend, the County of Los Angeles is opening several cooling stations. The stations are offered to provide relief from the heat for the elderly and others who face heat-related health difficulties and stress. In Glendale, two stations will be open: Glendale Parks and Recreation […]
By Misty DUPLESSIS Crescenta Valley High School’s first graduating class, the class of 1963, reunited last weekend, 50 years after bidding farewell to the high school. The three-day celebration began on Friday with several tours of the CVHS campus and was followed by a dinner reception at the Angeles National Golf Course on Saturday and […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN In response to a recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down a part of the Voting Rights Act, local Congressman Adam Schiff called on action from Congress to ensure future protection for potential voters. Tuesday’s 5-4 decision in Shelby County v. Holder ruled Section 4 of the landmark law unconstitutional, allowing nine […]
Glendale Police Dept. Traffic Unit conducted a DUI/drivers license checkpoint on Saturday at Pennsylvania and Montrose avenues between the hours of 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. The results from the one day checkpoint are below: • 461 vehicles through the checkpoint • 461 vehicles stopped •40 vehicles screened • 15 FSTs • 2 vehicles towed […]