CRIME BLOTTER

Sept. 18 500 block of Meadow Grove Street in La Cañada Flintridge, several pieces of jewelry were stolen and a safe was found damaged at a residence. Several tools, papers and credit cards were scattered on the floor in front of the safe. The incident occurred between Sept. 16-18. Sept. 17 300 block of Corona […]

Local Business Reaches Out to Address Gang Issue

By Agnes CONSTANTE Gangs in the San Fernando Valley have long been a problem and to help address the issue, the San Fernando Valley Coalition on Gangs, Pacific Outdoor Living and the Los Angeles Police Department sponsored an event that offered information and ways to prevent gang infiltration. On Saturday – which was also Children’s […]

Dr. Robert Hall Dickson

Feb. 9, 1922 – Sept. 10, 2011 Dr. Robert Hall Dickson, 89, passed away on Sep. 10 at his home in La Crescenta. Bob was born on Feb. 9, 1922 in Bisbee, Ariz. to Robert and Christina Dickson. He grew up in Jerome, Ariz. where his father was a mining engineer in charge of the […]

Quick Actions by a Deputy Averted DisasterQuick Actions by a Deputy Averted Disaster

On Wednesday, at 11:19 a.m., Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Marcelo Ruiz and his partner, Reserve Deputy Alfred Danelian observed a woman frantically trying to get his attention as she drove southbound from Foothill Boulevard onto Pennsylvania Avenue. Deputy Ruiz attempted to catch up to her as her vehicle continued to gain speed.  Ruiz, realizing […]

CV Chamber Recognizes Community Members

By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce is recognizing the good works of local businesses and residents and the surprised recipients now need to decide what to wear to the 2011 Recognition Awards on Oct. 27. Each year the Chamber receives nominations of people from all walks of life with one common goal […]

Fundraiser for GPD Tonight

The Glendale Police Department’s Relay for Life team is holding a dine out fundraiser today, Thursday, Sept. 22 at Giuseppe’s Pizzeria at 2427 Honolulu Ave. and simultaneously across the street at the Wine Cave, 2428 Honolulu. Relay for Life is a fundraising event to support the American Cancer Society and the fight against cancer. http://www.relayforlife.org/index […]

My Thoughts, Exactly » Jim Chase

Peaks and Valleys Unlike a climber on a rope, I won’t leave you hanging. Our attempt to hike to the 14,505-foot summit of Mt. Whitney is over. And … (drum roll, please) we did not reach our goal. We came close. Oh, so achingly, frustratingly close. But, no cigar. And as I’ve always said, closeness […]

Treasures of the Valley » Mike lawler

The CV Sheriff Who Gave His Life There’s a new memorial at the CV Sheriff Station on Briggs. The native stone design holds a bronze plaque with the names of two local Sheriffs who died in the line of duty. The memorial, designed and funded from local donations, won’t be dedicated for a couple of […]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Not Keen on User Fee I am not a resident, but read the letter by Mike Mohill regarding Shared Cost and wanted to comment [Letters to the Editor, Sept. 15]. Why should bicyclists pay a city users’ fee when autos do not pay any city fee? Bicycles have a “right of way” on the streets […]