A NASA spacecraft is providing new evidence of a wet underground environment on Mars that adds to an increasingly complex picture of the Red Planet’s early evolution. The new information comes from researchers analyzing spectrometer data from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, which looked down on the floor of McLaughlin Crater. The Martian crater is 57 […]
On January 9, Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau detectives responded to Big Tujunga Canyon Road, mile marker 2.92, Angeles National Forest, regarding a hiker who reported finding an apparent shallow grave. No human remains were found at that time. This morning, Saturday, January 19, Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau, along with the Montrose Search and Rescue Team, were searching […]
UPDATE: 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. today. When they arrived, the truck was still in motion. It sheared a utility pole on the west side of the street before stopping. At impact, sparks flew from […]
»Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. ~ Winston Churchill By Mary O’KEEFE There was nothing “little” about the attitude of Saturday’s speaker for the Foothills Relay for Life kick off event in Montrose. Sgt. Jonette Green from the California State Military Reserve spoke to the audience at the corner of […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The first phase comes from a rupture on the San Andreas Fault, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake on the southernmost section. The surface rupture seriously damages roads, railroads and utilities across the fault. Damage is done to Interstate 10 in Coachella Valley and San Gorgonio Pass. Interstate 15 in Cajon Pass along with […]
By Ted AYALA Following the examples of neighboring cities such as Los Angeles and Pasadena, Glendale City Council unanimously agreed Tuesday to set the foundation for a ban on plastic grocery bags. The ordinance will return to the agenda next week for final approval. “The impetus for their measure,” said director of Public Works Steve […]
“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. The winds will blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy…” – John Muir speaking of Yosemite Last week we left a very cold La Crescenta for an even colder Yosemite National Park. Sunday morning, the temperature was 8 degrees at Yosemite Chapel. Quite […]
Officer and Board Installations and Award Presentations You’ve heard me before talking about the process of getting this paper “put to bed” every week. Sometimes it can be grueling as writers hit deadlines and I edit what comes in. Thankfully, I have help in that regard – Wednesday nights you’ll find our offices at La […]
By Brandon HENSLEY There she is, shaking hands with the Queen. She’s dressed up for the honor – she’s always ready for any occasion – this day in an all-white ensemble, complete with her white gloves touching the hands of royalty as she leans over the chain that separates the two. Then you put the […]
CVWD Hosting Meeting The Crescenta Valley Water District will be hosting a community meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. This meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss with staff members the upcoming construction of an eight-inch water main on the 3000-3100 blocks of Santa Carlotta Street and Cloud Avenue between Paraiso Way and […]