By Mary O’KEEFE The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. released a statement on social media recently concerning the condition of the Sheriff’s Academy cadets who were injured after a crash involving an SUV. “At this time, four recruits from Sheriff’s Academy Class #464 still remain in critical condition and the rest have been released from […]
Oct. 23, 1938 – Nov. 13, 2022 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of longtime Crescenta Valley resident Jacqueline Ann Mickelson. Jackie passed away on Nov. 13 with her daughter Terri and son-in-law Matt by her side. Jackie was born in Glendale on Oct. 23, 1938 and grew up in La […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The body of a 62-year-old male was found on the morning of Thursday, Nov. 17 in the parking lot of Bank of America in the 3100 block of Foothill Boulevard. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim was found to have a self-inflicted gunshot wound, said Sgt. Bell, Los Angeles […]
More Memories of Old La Crescenta A document stored in our archives has notes taken during an interview with Herbert Bathey in the 1950s. Herbert was one of the sons of the Bathey family. They established a ranch in the Crescenta Valley, at the top of today’s Briggs Avenue, in 1883. Last week we covered […]
Congress is Creating New Jobs, Economic Growth and Cost Savings in California’s 28th District On Thanksgiving, California families will come together for good food, good company and meaningful reflection on all that we are thankful for as 2022 comes to a close. It’s been another challenging year. While the economy has rebounded from the […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Salvation Army – Glendale launched the holidays with its Kettle Kickoff Dinner on Thursday evening, Nov. 17. Held at the Hall of the Crucifixion-Resurrection at Forest Lawn – Glendale, the Hall was decked out with colorful trees, bright poinsettias and decorated tables ready to be filled by supporters of the 187-year-old […]
The following local students were named to Biola University’s dean’s list in spring 2022. Biola students are placed on the dean’s list to honor those with a GPA of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credits and whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.2. Alexandra Bowers of La Cañada majoring in liberal […]
Members of the Guild of Cancer Support Community (CSC) play a vital role in the work that the organization does for those impacted by cancer in the local community. Each year, the Guild raises over $350,000 to help fund the much needed support groups, educational workshops and healthy lifestyle classes offered free of charge […]
Camp Lejeune: Past Water Contamination We have all seen many advertisements on TV and social media about contacting numerous law firms to join in class action suits emanating from water contamination at Camp Lejeune. Here is information from the VA about what’s going on. From the 1950s through the 1980s, people living or working […]
The recently opened Kiwanis Club of the Verdugos kicked off with a bingo game that raised funds for the new club. Held on Friday, Nov. 18 at the Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall at 4011 La Crescenta Ave., overflow crowd extended beyond the Hall’s main room to the lower area. Patrons paid $20 for a dauber […]