Unoccupied Truck Hits Utility Pole

By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police responded to a call concerning an unoccupied run-away truck in the 4800 block of Dunsmore Avenue at 3:57 p.m. on Friday. When Glendale police and fire arrived, the truck was still in motion. It sheared a utility pole on the west side of the street before stopping, said Sgt. Tom […]

Glendale Pushes Forward on Gun Show Ban

By Ted AYALA The future of gun shows at the Glendale Civic Auditorium is looking shakier after the Glendale City Council voted on Tuesday to direct city staff to explore a possible ban on such gun shows on city property. The ban, which would effectively end the long-running Glendale Gun Show that has been held […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Jan. 17 2800 block of Community Avenue in La Crescenta, the front passenger door of a vehicle was smashed and a camera stolen overnight. Jan. 16 3000 block of Stevens Street in La Crescenta, an iPod was stolen from a home office and other miscellaneous landscaping items were stolen from the side of a garage […]

Human Remains Found Near Shallow Grave in ANF

By Mary O’KEEFE Montrose Search and Rescue team members discovered human remains on Saturday in the Angeles National Forest. The remains of a male were found in the area of Big Tujunga Canyon Road, mile marker 2.72, near a shallow grave sheriffs had discovered a few days prior. On Jan. 9, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s […]

from the desk of the publisher

Charity is Not the Only Thing that Begins at Home When we think of community, we typically think of our neighbors, our local shop keepers, our teachers, our religious leaders – those who create the environment in which we live and work. But community, I’ve found, actually has its beginnings closer to home. I alluded […]

Weather in the Foothills

Weather in the Foothills

“The January moon brightens, like a clear day.” ~ A Sicilian Proverb The days have been clear and wonderfully warm. Within a few days, the first full  moon of the new year will appear. This certain one is no brighter than any other, but perhaps more appreciated during the dark days of mid-winter. Native American […]

Parent Sessions Offer Learning Opportunity

By Mary O’KEEFE Parents in the area have a unique opportunity to discuss and receive guidance on issues concerning children, peer pressure and what lies ahead on the road of parenthood. The Parent Education Seminars held at the YMCA of the Foothills and spearheaded by Susan Dubin, board member of the Crescenta Valley Drug and […]

Officers Elected to MSPA Board

By Mary O’KEEFE Officers were voted on at January’s Montrose Shopping Park Assn. board meeting. Running unopposed were Ken Grayson who was re-elected president, Andre Ordubegian was voted in as vice president, Corey Grijalva was elected treasurer and Danny Parnata maintained his position as secretary. Not only the election of officers was held at the […]

Workshop Offers Financial Help

By Natalie MAIER The counselors of Crescenta Valley and Clark Magnet high schools have organized a financial aid workshop that will take place on Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. in the CVHS MacDonald Auditorium. The purpose of the workshop is to assist seniors and parents with filling out different forms for financial aid for college. […]

CV Community Prepares for the ‘Big One’

»The oft repeated message: be prepared. By Maddy PUMILIA Representatives from the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), CV Sheriff’s Dept. and CV Fire Safety Council met with members of the Crescenta Valley community to discuss the probability of an upcoming earthquake that will hit the area. CERT head coordinator Paul Dutton, CV Fire Safety Council […]