Waterspout Results from Break

By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley Water District crews responded to a water main break on the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and La Cañada Plaza Road. The break caused a waterspout to shoot into the air. Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept.-Crescenta Valley Station received several calls about 2:04 p.m. and temporarily blocked traffic on Foothill Boulevard […]

Crime blotter

April 30 4300 block Shepherds Lane in La Cañada Flintridge, a resident reported that while she was taking a bath two suspects entered her residence and pointed a handgun at her. Suspect No. 1 was described as a young Black male adult wearing a grey sweater and red sweatpants. Suspect No. 2 was described as […]

Roof Collapse in Glendale

A roof collapsed at a construction site in Glendale on Wednesday. According to reports from KTLA, there were six workers who were rescued by Glendale firefighters in the 1200 block of Glendale Avenue. A metal roof truss of a movie studio under construction collapsed for an unknown reason. Three workers were reportedly trapped in a […]

Money Won, Ducks Swam and Everyone Had a Good Time at the Duck Splash

Money Won, Ducks Swam and Everyone Had a Good Time at the Duck Splash

  By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Kiwanis Club of Glendale held its annual Kids Incredible Duck Splash on Saturday afternoon at Verdugo Park. Hundreds of folks were on hand to cheer on the 21,009 adopted ducks as they made their way down “Lake Glendale,” a manmade lake created for the event by members of the Glendale […]

VIEWS FROM THE VALLEY <<< SUSAN BOLAN

Need A Vacation From My Vacation It is rare that I am able to get away for more than a few days at a time. I tend to take on too much and overbook myself between my busy work, home and community schedules. When I do hit the road, I make sure all the balls […]

TREASURES OF THE VALLEY <<< MIKE LAWLER

A Family Connection to Bob’s Big Boy Cindy Redden, owner of the Montrose gift store Twigs and Things, has a two-generation memory of our beloved Montrose Bob’s Big Boy. For atmosphere, I got the story from her over a classic Big Boy Combo at the Burbank Bob’s. Cindy was born here in the valley. She […]

Notes & Nods

LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills invites local children to join the fun this summer as LCIF hosts the “Weird Animals: Take a Walk on the Wild Side” VBS. Vacation Bible School, or VBS, will be June 19 through the 23 from 9 a.m. to noon. It is open to children ages 4 through […]

Taste of Cultures from Around the World Found in Montrose

Taste of Cultures from Around the World Found in Montrose

By Lori BODNAR   The historic Scout House in Montrose was filled with hundreds of happy Girl Scouts who gathered for the 37th Girl Scout Tasting Bee on April 23. The Scouts – and ticket buyers – learned about the customs and cultures from around the world through tastes of traditional food. Thirteen Girl Scout troops […]

Food & Bake Sale Made By Youth for Youth

By Ruth SOWBY The parking lot of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was full on April 15 as dozens of hungry churchgoers arrived early for the best selection of bakery goods made by the youth of the La Crescenta ward at 4550 Raymond Ave. Frosted sugar cookies, chocolate bundt cakes, red velvet cakes, […]

International Competition in Houston

Recently the All-Girls Robotics FTC Team 25 from Pasadena advanced to the world championships in Houston. The team played 11 matches against multiple teams and received helpful feedback on their outreach and connections from the FIRST judges. There were a total 190 FTC teams that came to Houston from all over the world that were then […]