Getting Ready for the Wildfire Preparedness Fair

Getting Ready for the Wildfire Preparedness Fair

By Mary O’KEEFE Wildfires are something that affects all Californians, regardless of whether they live in a fire zone region. Smoke and ash travels for miles; in fact, embers from fires can travel as well.  This past January those in Southern California saw what happens when a wildfire and an extreme wind event occur at […]

La Crescenta Project Update

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 thru Oct. 3 (excludes weekends) La Crescenta Avenue between North Verdugo Street and Shirlyjean Street: Travel lanes will be closed […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Sept. 20 700 block of Galaxy Heights Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, a resident returned to find a room ransacked and a window broken. She later found that several items had been stolen. Security footage revealed what appeared to be a male in the victim’s backyard.  The burglary occurred at 11:30 a.m.  Sept. 16 5000 […]

Residents Learn About Fraud Protection at Tacos with Cops Meeting

Residents Learn About Fraud Protection at Tacos with Cops Meeting

By Dominique ROCHA On Tuesday, residents of the Sunland-Tujunga area met with local law enforcement for this month’s Tacos with Cops meeting.  As usual, the meeting was held at Joselito’s Mexican Food in Tujunga. This time, Senior Lead Officer Gloria Caloca was joined by special guest speakers Detective Christy Adriano and Brian Calicchia, who talked […]

SB 79 on the Governor’s Desk

By Mary O’KEEFE The controversial bill SB 79 is now on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. He has until Oct. 13 to sign or veto the bill.  The original Senate Bill 79, introduced by Senator Scott Wiener, would automatically up-zone land within a quarter mile of rail stations, major bus stops and ferry terminals. It would […]

USC-VHH Invites All to the Wellness Fair

USC-VHH Invites All to the Wellness Fair

The adage from Benjamin Franklin rings true today as it was in the 1700s: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” By Mary O’KEEFE USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) will be hosting “Your Wellbeing. Your Community. A community health and wellbeing fair for the entire family” on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9 […]

Gaga Ball Comes to Monte Vista Elementary

Gaga Ball Comes to Monte Vista Elementary

By Mary O’KEEFE On Friday, Girl Scout Julia Marriott of Troop 111 officially opened her Gold Award project with a ribbon cutting. Her project: installing a Gaga Ball pit at Monte Vista Elementary School, her alma mater.  Gaga Ball is a popular sport, especially among young school-aged kids.  “Gaga is a fast paced, high-energy sport […]

PEOPLE MAKING NEWS

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and CO – its award-winning digital platform for small businesses – has named Kane Communications Group to the CO—100: America’s Top 100 Small Businesses list. Kane, whose president is Crescenta Valley High School alumna Kimberly (Brown) Kane (Class of 1989, was selected out of more than 12,500 applicants for impressive […]

Haikian Chamber Choir Receives Standing Ovation at Greek Theatre

Haikian Chamber Choir Receives Standing Ovation at Greek Theatre

By Ruth SOWBY The rousing Haikian Chamber Choir performed as part of “Echoes of Our Ancestors” at the Greek Theatre on Sept. 12. The Choir, together with dozens of other artists, presented Armenian history through music and performance.   “The show was a living testament to our culture and heritage,” said Choir member Anahit Karapetyan.   […]