By Jason KUROSU The looming possibility of a major earthquake is one that prevails in the minds of many Californians, especially as reminders, however small, of the state’s seismic potential have occurred throughout its history and continue to this day. “The Big One” has been predicted time and time again, a massive earthquake with a […]
Nov. 29 La Crescenta and Prospect avenues, a 30-year-old man from Pasadena was arrested on suspicion of possession of heroin at 5:30 p.m. 500 block of Darthmouth Place in La Cañada Flintridge, a Blackberry phone was stolen and an unlocked vehicle was ransacked overnight. Nov. 26 1200 block of El Vago Street in La Cañada, […]
Glendale Police have released information regarding a call officers responded to on Friday, Nov. 11 when officers were summoned to a residence in the city of Glendale in regards to a child molestation investigation involving an 8-year-old boy. The mother, out of concern for the safety of her child, stated that she discussed the Pennsylvania […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Law enforcement and utility companies are receiving calls of multiple outages throughout the foothills area due to wind conditions. “Due to the strong winds we may have power lines go down,” said David Ford, spokesman for Southern California Edison. As of Wednesday at 8:08 p.m. about 2208 customer in Montrose, La Crescenta […]
Winter Wonders Thanksgiving is over and I can “legally” play and sing Christmas music. However, I have to fess up and admit to singing one of my favorites, “I Wonder As I Wander,” no matter what season the calendar says it is. In addition to loving the beautiful melody of this classic carol, I probably […]
The Wicked Past of Whiting Woods The little neighborhood of Whiting Woods is one of the most sedate and beautiful areas in the entire Valley. Its shaded streets wind up and around a beautiful canyon tucked into the folds of the green Verdugo Mountains. Native oaks and sycamore trees shade the large rambling homes built […]
By Jason KUROSU Last year, members of Clark Magnet High’s marine science research program won the Lexus Eco Challenge for their discovery of heavy metal pollutants in the California lobster population. This year, they are making another run at the Eco Challenge, beginning with the launch ceremony of their marine robot “Johnny Lex,” which will […]
On Nov. 6, families and friends of Chamlian Armenian School participated in the annual Armenian Cultural Day festival on the school campus. The festivities included student performances, food, shopping and entertainment. The all-day event highlighted the school’s commitment to the preservation and promotion of the Armenian culture and heritage. Students, parents, and extended family members […]
The students at Montrose Christian Montessori School (MCMS) recently experienced the joy of giving by donating over 150 shoeboxes full of toys and school supplies for children living in some of the poorest areas around the world. The shoeboxes were donated to the international relief organization Samaritan’s Purse through the Operation Christmas Child program. Village […]
The Y-Tribes program at the Crescenta-Canada Family YMCA recently sponsored its annual family roller skating night at the Moon Light Bowl in Glendale. There were approximately 300 people in attendance representing all age groups. The Y-Tribes program is a national program run through local YMCAs that involves fathers and sons/daughters of elementary school age. For […]