By Mikaela STONE The Crescenta Valley Town Council meeting on Nov. 16 had a positive start as representatives of the county fire department reported that there had been no fires since last month’s report. However, with Thanksgiving coming up they offered words of warning. The holiday is a notoriously busy day for first responders […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Oct. 30 several suspects entered the Cigar Empire store in the 2400 block of Honolulu Avenue and stole numerous items. According to the owner of the store, the burglary occurred about 4:30 a.m. The five suspects entered the store by breaking the door lock. They ran quickly through the store, throwing […]
According to the CV Sheriff’s Station, at 0358 hours, Crescenta Valley Station deputies responded to a trespassing call in the 800 block of Berkshire Avenue in La Cañada Flintridge. The owner of the property, which is under construction, had seen suspects on the property via security cameras. The suspects then cut the cameras. Deputies arrived […]
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept.-Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station is collecting items for its annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive. Community members will be able to drop off non-perishable food items and new, unwrapped toys at several locations. The items will be distributed to those in need throughout the foothill community. Donation bins will be […]
By Michelle GANIAN As modern approaches to schooling and education continue to evolve, immersion into the world of technology becomes more entrenched. Recently, a press conference was held at Glendale Community College discussing the introduction of VR (virtual reality) into its STEM curriculum starting with biology and later expanding into chemistry, biochemistry and astronomy. Media […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Scams happen year round and have become very sophisticated and very organized. Some scammers are able to get into and out of a person’s account quickly, sometimes while on the phone with their victim; other times even the most cautious people can find they have paid for something before discovering it […]
The City of La Cañada Flintridge announced the commencement of a Security Camera Rebate Program. This initiative is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to fostering a safe and secure environment through resident participation in local crime prevention efforts. Spearheaded by the Public Safety Commission and funded by the LCF City Council in fiscal year […]
Andrew J. Gero, 94, a resident of La Crescenta, passed away from a vascular infection on Oct. 20.
Honored members of the Y community gathered for a private dedication to the memorable and beloved Patricia “Pat” Breech Aho on Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA. The YMCA of the Foothills planted a vibrant lemon tree within the Haaga Garden of the branch where members can visit the memorial daily. Aho was […]
GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon; however the Club will be dark on Nov. 24 in observance of Thanksgiving. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $20. All are welcome. The Club meets Friday afternoons at the Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado St. in […]