Bobcat Fire: Incident Statistics – Sept. 23

The following are statistics on the Bobcat Fire provided by John Clearwater of the U.S. Forest Service – Angeles National Forest: Size: Approximately 113,986 acres Percent Contained: 50% Cause: Under Investigation Resources Assigned: 1,613 personnel Engines: 170 Handcrews: 25 Helicopters: 11 Dozers: 23 Water tenders: 10 Road Closures: – All roads leading into San Gabriel […]

Preservation Pasadena: Craftsman to Modern

Preservation Pasadena: Craftsman to Modern

After 28 years Pasadena Heritage’s Craftsman Weekend is reimagined with a broader frame and a new name! The City of Pasadena is home to some of the most notable examples of architect-designed properties from Craftsman style to Mid-Century. Guests will explore architectural style and design over five decades and learn the connections and differences that […]

Questions About Today’s Real Estate?

Ask Phyllis!   Selling A Home During COVID   Dear Phyllis, We were going to put our La Crescenta home on the market in May. But because of COVID we delayed. We still want to sell and were hoping that things would die down sooner. As seniors, we are very concerned about our health.  How […]

Veterans Corner September 2020

Military Family Members, Retirees Getting New ID Cards By Blake HYFIELD Millions of military family members, retirees and others will be getting new identification cards over the next five years. Military family members, retirees and their family members and certain others receive these new ID cards when they renew or replace their IDs over the […]

People Making News

The Army and Navy Academy recognized Cadet Dojun Kim from La Crescenta for his outstanding academic achievement during the spring of 2020. Being placed on the dean’s list indicates a very high grade point average and requires tremendous resilience, tenacity and application to achieve at this level. Grade point averages ranged from 3.83 all the […]

Firefighters Extinguish Small Fire, Public’s Help Sought

Firefighters Extinguish Small Fire, Public’s Help Sought

As if they aren’t burdened enough, firefighters leaving the Bobcat Fire came upon another small fire in the Angeles National Forest. By Mary O’KEEFE The U.S. Forest Service is asking for the public’s help with information concerning a fire that began on Sunday, Sept. 20 around 5 p.m. at mile marker 28 off the Angeles […]

Council Talks Concerns Over Eagle Canyon Trail

Council Talks Concerns Over Eagle Canyon Trail

By Brandon HENSLEY During the community comments part of the virtual Crescenta Valley Town Council meeting on Sept. 17 concerns were raised over the installation of potential walkways and trails extending from Eagle Canyon to Two Strike Park. Ideas from LA County Parks and Recreation surrounding an Eagle Canyon trail have been around for years, […]

Beers Honored, Golanian Named Interim City Manager

By Julie BUTCHER The Glendale City Council took time at its Tuesday night meeting to honor and say farewell to retiring Manager Yasmin Beers, who leaves this week after 33 years of service to the City of Glendale. “I am saddened that you have left us,” said Councilmember Ara Najarian. “While we recognize your decades […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Crime information is from both LASD-CV Sheriff’s Station and Glendale Police Dept. Sept. 18 4400 Ocean View Boulevard in Montrose, a resident locked his vehicle’s door and went into his home. When he returned the next morning he found the driver’s side door was ajar, the interior of the vehicle ransacked and items were stolen. […]