Need to Report Vandalism on your Property? There’s an App for That

By Ted AYALA Property vandalization, stray animals running loose on the street, trash illegally dumped, and those pesky potholes: just a few of the many nuisances that can stress out residents on a daily basis. The process to address these issues can be no less of a nuisance – at least until now. The City […]

Glendale: A Safe City

By Michael YEGHIAYAN According to a recently released report from the FBI, Glendale is ranked among the safest cities in the country. In the Uniform Crime Report, Glendale was listed as the fifth safest city in California and the eighth safest city in the nation with a population over 100,000. The Glendale Police Dept. attributed […]

OSH Files for Bankruptcy

By Mary O’KEEFE This week it was announced that Orchard Supply Hardware (OSH) filed for Chapter 11. On Wednesday, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approved all of the first day motions related to the filing, according to a prepared statement. The approved motions will allow the company to continue to meet […]

It’s Time for the Summer Beach Bus

Summer time means Beach Bus for many sand and sea lovers in the Crescenta Valley. The beach bus runs from June 18 to Sept. 2, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Labor Day. The best way to the beach – letting someone else take the traffic headaches – is a tradition sponsored by County of […]

Funding Finalized for Alex

By Michael YEGHIAYAN Concluding a long period of uncertainty, the Alex Theatre has been approved for major renovations and expansion. The city finalized funding for the construction project, awarding the theatre $5,268,000. The expansion project will add approximately 6,600 square feet to the Alex. Funding for the renovation has been in a state of uncertainty […]

PCC Student Makes Run for Trustee Board

PCC Student Makes Run for Trustee Board

By Jason KUROSU Alex Keledjian, a Pasadena City College student and recent La Cañada High School graduate, is running for PCC’s board of trustees after stints on youth and education councils such as the La Cañada Flintridge Youth Council and the La Cañada Unified School District board of education as a student board member. With […]

In it for the Long Run

In it for the Long Run

By Tyler BIDDLE Eighty-five year old Ira Karp has been running since 1941 and has now taken first place in three running events at the state-wide Senior Games in Pasadena held on May 28. He currently runs 10 miles a week and sticks to a strict health regimen to keep himself fit and ready for […]

IN Brief

Preserve Workday Planned A workday is scheduled on Saturday, June 22 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Rosemont Preserve to help restore the natural habitat. Volunteers will focus on identifying and removing invasive plant species to allow room for the native flora to become reestablished, as well as some light brush clearance and […]

Jackson Comes to the Alex

By Michael YEGHIAYAN Los Angeles has maintained a long love affair with the city’s basketball coaches, developing a relationship between fans and coach that at times transcends the sport and reflects a larger philosophy. The legendary coaches – the John Woodens, the Pat Rileys, and the Phil Jacksons – connect with the players and the […]

Chance to Study Dreams at Center

Chance to Study Dreams at Center

The Center for Spiritual Living – La Crescenta is hosting Dr. Michael Lennox’s workshop “Dream Yourself Awake” on Sunday, June 30 at 12:30 p.m. All are invited to come and have your dreams interpreted! For over 20 years, Dr. Michael Lennox has interpreted thousands of dreams. His fascination with this nighttime phenomenon began when he […]