UPDATE 7:15 p.m.: MSR found an abandoned vehicle that appeared to have been at the location for several months, said Mike Leum, MSR member. The vehicle was found to be a stolen vehicle. No one was inside the car, according to a Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station spokesperson. —————————— The Montrose Search and Rescue team […]
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning through 4 p.m. this afternoon (Monday). “Winds can have gusts up to 60 miles per hour,” said Andrew Rorke, National Weather Service Oxnard meteorologist. “It will be cold and breezy. Winds will be more localized, [not widespread].” He added it is not a widespread “wind event” like […]
UPDATE 1:47 p.m.: The pursuit ended with the suspect taken into custody on the 91. The investigation is ongoing. UPDATE 1:39 p.m.: The suspect has transitioned onto the 91 freeway. By Mary O’KEEFE A pursuit that began in the Angeles National Forest continued down the Angeles Crest Highway to the Foothill (210) freeway westbound and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County Fire Dept. responded to reports of smoke inside Bronson Photography in the 2000 block of Montrose Avenue at about 3:30 p.m. today. “We smelled smoke and started looking around at the walls,” said Bob Bronson, owner. When firefighters arrived, they determined the source of the smoke was from […]
In an ongoing effort to protect habitat of an endangered frog species, Angeles National Forest officials have continued the closure of the Williamson Rock area until Dec. 31, 2013. This is an ongoing closure that limits access to about 1,000 acres north of Angeles Crest Highway near Eagles Roost, and has been in place […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police are advising residents to be alert and contact law enforcement if they see anyone suspicious after two suspected Knock-Knock burglaries occurred in local neighborhoods. Today at about 2 p.m. police responded to a call to the 3700 block of Pontiac Street concerning a burglary in progress. When they arrived the […]
By Misty DUPLESSIS When Life Scout Nico Pappas began to think of his Eagle Service Project for Boy Scout Troop 317, he envisioned creating a lasting impression for Glendale residents. He came up with a plan and this Saturday and Sunday, the ninth grade student will be working on transforming a bare lot owned by […]
Memories were shared and a birthday celebrated on the retro diner’s final night in business. By Brandon HENSLEY One night 17 years ago, Lucy DiMino had the late shift at Rocky Cola Café. As she was still closing up around 1:30 a.m. she heard a knock on the window. It was one of her two […]
By Mary O’KEEFE If it seems like there were more stories in the Crescenta Valley Weekly in 2012 about Montrose Search and Rescue – there were. MSR broke a record in 2012, responding to 113 call-outs. That equates to 3,615 man-hours with the cost to Los Angeles County a staggering $1 per year, per team […]
The cities of La Cañada Flintridge and Glendale were recognized for float design excellence. By Mary O’KEEFE The 124th Rose Parade rolled down Colorado Boulevard Tuesday morning celebrating the theme of “Oh, The Places You’ll Go.” Two local entries won awards: The city of Glendale won the Governor’s Award for the best depiction of life […]