WEATHER WATCH <<< TAKING A LOOK OUTSIDE OUR WINDOW

By Mary O’KEEFE June saw the 50th anniversary of “Jaws.” It was 1975 when audiences were first told “You will never go in the water again.” If you haven’t seen “Jaws” you really should. For my generation it was the movie to see, the movie that scared us all and the movie that made Steven […]

FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER <<< ROBIN GOLDSWORTHY

Lost Hikers – To Charge or Not To Charge Debate rages on this week between charging those who need  a search and rescue team dispatched because a hiker is lost and those who want to continue the current policy of not charging lost hikers. Let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons […]

IN BRIEF

CVCA Meeting Tonight The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting tonight, June 26 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting will include discussion on local issues as well as an opportunity for Foothill area residents to bring their own concerns. Contact the CVCA at crescentavalleycommunityassn@gmail.com with questions and for Zoom meeting information.  All are welcome. CV […]

High Tea – Tool of Choice for St. Luke’s

High Tea – Tool of Choice for St. Luke’s

By Mikaela STONE For the people of Altadena and Eaton Canyon, the firefighters brought hoses and cleanup crews brought trucks. Last weekend, St. Luke’s of the Mountains brought tea, hats and scones as their tools of choice.  The church held a high tea that raised money for the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles Fire Response […]

Search Continues for Missing Hiker in Rugged ANF Terrain

Search Continues for Missing Hiker in Rugged ANF Terrain

By Mary O’KEEFE Montrose Search and Rescue is continuing its search for a female hiker who went missing on Sunday within the Angeles National Forest.  Monica Reza was last seen hiking near the Mount Waterman area on Sunday at 9 a.m. She was hiking with two other people.  While one person hiked on to their […]

Picture Perfect

Picture Perfect

The iconic Montrose clock, located on the corner of Honolulu Avenue and Market Street, was replaced by the City of Glendale on June 11.  “It is back, it is working, and all praise to Chris Peplow who made it happen!” said Dale Dawson, MSPA Business Administrator. “He’s amazing!” 

State Farm Investigated One Month After Rate Hike Approved

By Mary O’KEEFE On June 12 California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara launched an investigation into State Farm Insurance’s handling of recent wildfire claims.  The investigation came after a large number of complaints against State Farm from those affected by both the Palisades and Eaton wildfires.  “The California Dept. of Insurance has initiated a Market Conduct […]

PSHA Awards 
$20,000 to Aspiring Young Musicians

Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts held its 38th instrumental competition on March 30 at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music’s Barrett Hall. Eight finalists demonstrated their musical talents competing for monetary prizes totaling $20,000. The panel of seven judges, professional musicians with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, was led by judging chair Cathy Karoly and included […]

NCL Holding Blood Drive

The Glendale Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. will hold its 19th annual From the Heart, an American Red Cross blood drive, on Sunday, June 22 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be held at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, located at 1812 Verdugo Blvd. in Glendale in Council Rooms A-D. Members of the […]

CRIME BLOTTER

June 23 600 block of Houseman Street in La Cañada Flintridge, a witness reported that as she was standing outside her residence she observed a dark gray minivan without license plates that was parked in front of a white Chevrolet Silverado at the location. She witnessed two adult males exit the minivan, cut the lock […]