CRIME BLOTTER

Dec. 21 3100 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta, the glass entry door was shattered and a business had been ransacked. Surveillance footage revealed two dark colored vehicles back into parking spots in front of the store. Suspect No. 1 exited the driver side door of the first vehicle with a crowbar in his […]

Creative Ways of Conducting Favorite Businesses

By Mary O’KEEFE and Charly SHELTON Ask owners of small businesses and they will share their COVID-19 stories of struggle, with some surviving the pandemic and others closing their doors for good. The pandemic has far-reaching effects on every aspect of life. Local independent businesses are part of every community. They donate to non-profits and […]

Gregory R. Wilkinson

Gregory R. Wilkinson 1948-2020 Greg Wilkinson of La Crescenta passed away peacefully on Dec. 14 at his home surrounded by family. Greg was a one-of-a-kind husband, father, grandfather, brother and cherished friend. Greg was a native to Los Angeles and a La Crescenta resident of over 45 years. Greg studied journalism and political science in […]

Santa Claus Came to Town

Santa Claus Came to Town

Officers from the Glendale Police Dept. accompanied Santa Claus as he made his way through the Crescenta Valley on Tuesday evening. Perched on a SWAT vehicle Santa called out to bystanders, wishing all a Merry Christmas. Social media lit up with inquiries – “Did anyone else hear Santa Claus outside?” – from those not expecting […]

GAOR Donation Provides Immediate Humanitarian Aid

In keeping with its pledge to support the humanitarian emergency in Armenia, which has also affected the local community, the Glendale Association of Realtors (GAOR) delivered on Dec. 3 a donation of $120,000 to Armenia Fund for humanitarian aid to civilians impacted during and after the hostilities between Armenia and Azerbaijan that have taken place […]

‘Light Up a Life’ Raises Thousands for Bereavement and Hospice Services

In a year during which so many favorite traditions and activities have been canceled or postponed, the Adventist Health Glendale Foundation made a special effort to re-create these memory-making events and milestones with “Light Up a Life,” its annual tree-lighting ceremony and fundraiser for the Beyond Loss Bereavement Ministry and Hospice Services. On Thursday, Dec. […]

Allen Lund Company Takes Part in Christmas Philanthropy

For its 16th consecutive year, on Dec. 11-12 the Allen Lund Company (ALC) participated in a volunteer event with Navidad en el Barrio, joining for the fifth year with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and for a third year with Catholic Charities of Los Angeles. Each event celebrated the holidays and supported the […]

Santa’s Coming to Town

Santa’s Coming to Town

Today, Tuesday, Dec. 22 beginning at 6 p.m. Santa and his GPD elves will be making their way through the Crescenta Valley. Below is the turn-by-turn route.