By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men during a parole compliance check on Monday at 9 a.m. in the 350 block of Linden Avenue in Burbank. A patrol compliance check is when law enforcement visits those on parole to make certain they are in compliance with all of their parole conditions. Ronald […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The rover Curiosity has taken its first drive on Martian soil. It was not a long drive – the entire process took about 16 minutes – and the rover actually drove maybe four or five of those minutes, but it was still an historic event. The rover drove forward, turned about 120 […]
By Mary O’KEEFE There has been an increase in thefts and vehicle burglaries in the Crescenta Valley area of Glendale from mid-July to mid-August, according to the Glendale Police Dept. “We are up [about] 24%,” said Glendale Police Officer Matt Zakarian. “They are minor but they are crimes.” Many of the burglaries are of unlocked […]
By Ted AYALA The Glendale Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department took measures Monday to save the Verdugo Skate Park by implementing fee increases on the park’s patrons. Park fees, which had previously only been imposed on non-residents, will now be forced upon residents as well. It was a move that reflected pressure on the […]
By Timithie NORMAN A $2 million claim filed by the parents of Drew Ferraro against the Glendale Unified School District on July 23 was rejected at a Board of Education meeting on Aug. 14. The claim had asked for $1 million for Ferraro’s wrongful death and $1 million for emotional distress. John and Deana Ferraro’s […]
Perps with guns, domestic disputes and robberies are just part of the games for Sheriff’s Explorers. By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Explorers have added to their ever-growing collection of trophies with strong placement at the Pasadena X Games Explorer Competition. The competition was held last weekend at Hahamongna Watershed Park on the nearby […]
By Ted AYALA Executives from the Pasadena Symphony and Pops announced Michael Feinstein as the successor to late Pops director Marvin Hamlisch during a press conference held at noon today. The conference, which was held in the rotunda of the Pasadena City Hall, gathered together executives from the Pasadena Symphony and Pops, the Los […]
Hot Times at La Crescenta Library And don’t forget Bingo on Friday. On a hot August Saturday, the La Crescenta Library held its annual chili contest. Okay, they had the air conditioning on. Great chili was prepared and served to the public, at no charge I must add. CV Chamber of Commerce director Rick Liss […]
I always look forward to the Montrose Film Festival. Why? Because it takes place near the end of summer, it’s outdoors, usually on a perfect starry summer night, and it’s a family event that makes me feel safe. Plus I get to see lots of friends. Depending on the weather we might even need to […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU This summer, Open Bible Church in Tujunga welcomes Washington state native Pastor Ron Storebo as its newest leader, taking the reigns from former Pastor Mike Shaffer. Storebo and wife Jennifer arrived at the church from their hometown of Spokane in June. Now living in Sun Valley, Storebo and Jennifer are the […]