CRIME BLOTTER

Sept. 26 4600 block of Vira Road in La Cañada Flintridge, a resident was sleeping upstairs in his bedroom when he heard noise coming from the roof. He left his bedroom to investigate the noise. He entered a second upstairs room and observed a light coming from the room’s open window. The window was closed […]

Update on La Crescenta Avenue Project

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 between Oct. 6 thru Oct. 17 (excludes weekends) La Crescenta Avenue at Piedmont Avenue, Roselawn Avenue, Shirlyjean Street, Oakmont View […]

Community Comes Out for Neighborhood Pet Store Day

Community Comes Out for Neighborhood Pet Store Day

Despite it being a little rainy on Saturday animals lovers were on hand to celebrate Neighborhood Pet Store Day at Andersen’s Pet Shop. Whether the search was on to find the best toys for a pet or adopt a new pet family member there was a lot of information provided at the event.  Crescenta Valley […]

P.E.O. Holding Holiday Boutique

P.E.O. Holding Holiday Boutique

The annual holiday boutique of Chapter FF-KU, P.E.O., will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Center for Spiritual Living, 4845 Dunsmore Ave. (at the corner of Santa Carlotta) in La Crescenta. The boutique will feature handmade items for the home, gifts for adults and children, holiday gift […]

Community Donors Support Red Cross Blood Program

Community Donors Support Red Cross Blood Program

By Ruth SOWBY Close to 50 people on Sept. 18 packed the Cultural Hall of the La Crescenta congregation of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The American Red Cross van parked near the entrance to the church drew those ready and willing to donate blood.    In the Cultural Hall, potential donors first […]

USC-VHH Receives ENA Lantern Award

USC-VHH Receives ENA Lantern Award

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital’s (USC-VHH) emergency department has received the 2025 Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Lantern Award, which recognizes outstanding leadership, practice, education and advocacy, resulting in improved patient care and staff well-being.    Fewer than 100 emergency departments nationwide received this distinction this year and USC-VHH is one of just six emergency departments in […]

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital <<< Community Resource Center for Aging

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital <<< Community Resource Center for Aging

Mental Health Awareness October is Mental Health Awareness Month; a time to focus on promoting mental health, reducing stigma and encouraging people to seek help for mental health conditions. During this month, various events and activities are held to raise awareness, educate the public and provide support to people struggling with a decline in their mental […]

LCWC Takes Part in International Day of Service 2025

LCWC Takes Part in International Day of Service 2025

On Sept. 27, members from the La Crescenta Woman’s Club (LCWC) braved the drizzly morning to participate in the International Day of Service, sponsored by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC). The goal of the day was to help end domestic and sexual violence across the United States and internationally. LCWC participated in this event by gathering donations of supplies needed by pregnant women […]

Prostate Cancer is Treatable When Found Early – Here’s How to Protect Yourself

Every year, prostate cancer silently threatens hundreds of thousands of men, stealing lives and impacting families. It’s a stark reality: one in eight men will face this diagnosis in their lifetime and tens of thousands will succumb to it annually. This silent epidemic demands immediate attention and proactive action. This urgent call to awareness is […]