Rockhaven and 589 Robotics Hold Bingo

Rockhaven and 589 Robotics Hold Bingo

By Mary O’KEEFE If there is one thing you can say about the Crescenta Valley residents it is how much  they love a good game of bingo. Luckily there is another chance to play the game on Oct. 18 benefitting Friends of Rockhaven (FOR) and Crescenta Valley High School Falkon 589 Robotics.  “It is a […]

Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy Announces Inaugural Urban Conservation Awards

In a metropolitan area as vast as Los Angeles, protecting wildlife and keeping natural habitats connected is a complex battle. Today, Oct. 16, at its inaugural Urban Conservation Awards, Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy (AFC) celebrates the leaders, scientists, community advocates and artists tackling that challenge every day. The Urban Conservation Awards honor five individuals whose […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Oct. 10  2500 block of Evelyn Street in Montrose, a resident received a notification that the cameras at his home were off. His daughter came home and told him the front door was open and the house had been ransacked. It appeared the suspect/suspects entered the home through the back sliding glass door, which had […]

CVHS Baseball Coach Steps Down Amid Accusations of Misconduct

By Eliza PARTIKA At the Sept. 9 Glendale Unified School District board of education meeting, Crescenta Valley High School (CVHS) math teacher Alan Freemon asked about the investigation of accusations of misconduct by Crescenta Valley High School baseball coach Phil Torres. “CVHS baseball head coach Phil Torres was put on leave from the team and […]

MSAR Tryouts Held at Deukmejian Wilderness Park

MSAR Tryouts Held at Deukmejian Wilderness Park

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Montrose Search and Rescue (MSAR) team hosted a hike tryout on Saturday for those interested in being part of the team. Nineteen prospective recruits were at Deukmejian Wilderness Park between 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. to take part in the timed hike, which was about two miles in distance with an […]

The La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project Construction Schedule

    The La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project has made major safety improvements over the last few months including the realignment of intersections and enhanced pedestrian accessibility. Additionally, the contractor has completed installation of bio-retention facilities and critical infrastructure upgrades, including traffic signal and fiber optic systems, as well as the upsizing of existing sewer […]

Fremont Park Reopens with Ribbon Cutting

By Eliza PARTIKA Fremont Park, closed since November 2023 for major repairs and renovations, reopened for the community to enjoy on Saturday, Oct. 11. City Council members presided over the ribbon cutting ceremony and gave speeches in celebration of the park. An estimated 2,500 community members attended the event and the next day the park […]

Nathanael A. Simone

Nathanael A. Simone

Nathan, a sweet and gentle soul, sadly passed on early this October 2025 and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1950, he was a loving and devoted son to Michelle Simone. Living in Montrose for the past 30-plus years, Nathan enjoyed walking every morning throughout his neighborhood […]

ALFie Players to Perform Disney’s ‘The Jungle Book, KIDS’

ALFie Players to Perform Disney’s ‘The Jungle Book, KIDS’

Swing into a fun jungle adventure for all ages this autumn!  ALFie Players, featuring young actors in grades three through six, will present a special “KIDS” adaptation of Disney’s “The Jungle Book” on Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Lanterman Auditorium. This Action League of the Foothills drama production is based on the […]

Burbank Goes Pink

Burbank Goes Pink

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in support of the month Burbank police vehicles, parked in front of Burbank Police and Fire Headquarters on Oct. 7, were seen to have gone pink.  According to www.nationalbreastcancer.org, “for 40 years Breast Cancer Awareness Month has helped raise awareness of breast cancer across the nation. It has […]