WEATHER WATCH <<< TAKING A LOOK OUTSIDE OUR WINDOW

By Mary O’KEEFE The “end of an era” is a reference that is used a lot but with the news of the death of Robert Redford that phrase seemed to fit.  Robert Redford seemed to be part of our lives forever. His films were iconic with dialogue and action that was delivered so perfectly it […]

IN BRIEF

CVCA Meeting Tonight  The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting tonight, Sept. 25, this month in the community room at the La Crescenta Library. The meeting will include discussion on land use issues, including SB 79, CV Park, and an  Eaton Fire disaster ordinance hearing as well as other topics of concern to the community.   […]

Reaching Across the Miles: ERG Animal Shelter Home

Reaching Across the Miles: ERG Animal Shelter Home

By Mikaela STONE The last thing Romik Hacopian expected from his 2019 visit to the Etchmiadzin Cathedral in Armenia was to discover a new life calling: taking care of the city’s many stray animals.  On Nov. 1, Hacopian’s Etchmiadzin Rescue Group (ERG) Animal Shelter will celebrate its second anniversary. Hacopian is an animal lover who […]

WNV Detected in Area

The Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health has identified the first cases of human West Nile virus (WNV) infection in Los Angeles County for the 2025 season. Four persons were hospitalized with WNV illness beginning in late July through late August and are recovering. The identified cases reside in the Antelope Valley, San Fernando […]

Getting Ready for the Wildfire Preparedness Fair

Getting Ready for the Wildfire Preparedness Fair

By Mary O’KEEFE Wildfires are something that affects all Californians, regardless of whether they live in a fire zone region. Smoke and ash travels for miles; in fact, embers from fires can travel as well.  This past January those in Southern California saw what happens when a wildfire and an extreme wind event occur at […]

La Crescenta Project Update

During the construction period, detours, intermittent lane closures, and traffic delays are expected on the following streets: Location and Dates La Crescenta Avenue between Roselawn Avenue and Urquidez Avenue: Travel lanes may be closed intermittently thru Oct. 3 (excludes weekends) La Crescenta Avenue between North Verdugo Street and Shirlyjean Street: Travel lanes will be closed […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Sept. 20 700 block of Galaxy Heights Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, a resident returned to find a room ransacked and a window broken. She later found that several items had been stolen. Security footage revealed what appeared to be a male in the victim’s backyard.  The burglary occurred at 11:30 a.m.  Sept. 16 5000 […]

Residents Learn About Fraud Protection at Tacos with Cops Meeting

Residents Learn About Fraud Protection at Tacos with Cops Meeting

By Dominique ROCHA On Tuesday, residents of the Sunland-Tujunga area met with local law enforcement for this month’s Tacos with Cops meeting.  As usual, the meeting was held at Joselito’s Mexican Food in Tujunga. This time, Senior Lead Officer Gloria Caloca was joined by special guest speakers Detective Christy Adriano and Brian Calicchia, who talked […]

SB 79 on the Governor’s Desk

By Mary O’KEEFE The controversial bill SB 79 is now on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. He has until Oct. 13 to sign or veto the bill.  The original Senate Bill 79, introduced by Senator Scott Wiener, would automatically up-zone land within a quarter mile of rail stations, major bus stops and ferry terminals. It would […]

USC-VHH Invites All to the Wellness Fair

USC-VHH Invites All to the Wellness Fair

The adage from Benjamin Franklin rings true today as it was in the 1700s: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” By Mary O’KEEFE USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) will be hosting “Your Wellbeing. Your Community. A community health and wellbeing fair for the entire family” on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9 […]