With rising summer temperatures the fire danger level went from “high” to “very high” in the Angeles National Forest on the weekend following the Fourth of July holiday. The change in alert status comes as vegetation continues to dry out due to extreme summer heat. Summer recreational activities that bring more than a million visitors […]
Congressman just one of several community leaders who replaced stolen flags. By Mary O’KEEFE Flags that represent the diverse Crescenta Valley community once again fly at St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church thanks to Congressman Adam Schiff, a generous congregation and a supportive community. “The flags are a symbol of the heritage of this […]
By Mary O’KEEFE For over a week, search and rescue teams from Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. have been covering hundreds of miles of Angeles National Forest on foot, horseback, off-road vehicles and by air, all in search of missing hiker Ertug Ergun. Ergun, 33, is from Turkey but has lived in Bakersfield for about […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A long hike ended for two hikers and their dog on Sunday when Montrose Search and Rescue responded to a call for help. A La Cañada father, daughter and their dog were hiking from Switzer Falls to Jet Propulsion Laboratory, said John Rodarte, MSR team member. “They got off the trail,” said […]
Summer is Quiet? Not So Much Who says summer time is quiet time? Granted, there is a sigh of relief as prom (and Prom Plus) and graduation are behind us, and when you read this, July 4th is also over. (We had to go to press early, so this week’s issue doesn’t have photos from […]
“Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, And resign yourself to the influences of each.” – Henry David Thoreau Another season passed… “Didn’t spring end weeks ago?” you may ask. Yes, correct you are. But I am referring to the 2011-12 rainy season (or not-so-rainy season) that […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Described by Assemblyman Anthony Portantino as “the little conservancy that does,” the Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy had reason to celebrate on Saturday. The organization was joined by more than 100 people who came to celebrate the official opening of the Rosemont Preserve. The 7.75-acre parcel sits atop Rosemont Avenue and was once […]
Shakespeare in the Park 2012 Crescenta Valley Arts Council presents Shakespeare in the Park on Friday, July 6 at 7 p.m. at Two Strike Park. Need more unrequited love and mistaken identity in your life? Join Shakespeare by the Sea for “Two Gentlemen of Verona” in its fifth annual celebration of the Bard. Bring chairs […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Former Glendale city councilman John Drayman was in Los Angeles Superior Court Thursday morning for about 20 minutes to determine where both sides were in the case of embezzlement levied against him and to determine an estimated time of a trial date. The last time Drayman was in court, the Grand Jury […]
By Michael ARVIZU Honolulu Avenue in Montrose was transformed into a car lover’s paradise Saturday afternoon as the Montrose Shopping Park Association presented its 11th annual Independence Block Party, Hot Rod & Classic Car Show. Car enthusiasts from all over southern California participated in the show, which featured live music performances, food, a classic car […]