Spectrum statement on criminal attack of cutting its fiber lines on the morning of Sunday, Sept 27: “This morning our fiber optic lines were intentionally cut in a criminal attack on our critical infrastructure, resulting in a temporary outage for some residents and businesses in Sunland and surrounding parts of Tujunga and Sylmar. Our teams worked quickly […]
Sept. 24 Angeles Crest Highway, mile marker 26.62 in La Cañada Flintridge, a person reported that he fell asleep outside his vehicle at the location. At about midnight he heard a noise that woke him up. He saw a white sedan, possibly a Nissan Sentra, drive southbound and out of view. He then discovered several […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Students are encouraged to participate in the International Walk to School Day next Wednesday, Oct. 7. Students traditionally begin to walk to school at 7:30 a.m. “Organized by the Partnership for a Walkable America, Walk to School Day in the U.S. began in 1997 as a one-day event aimed […]
Traffic on the eastbound Foothill (210) Freeway at Ocean View Boulevard has been reduced to one lane as California Highway Patrol and LA County fire and sheriff’s deputies responded to a traffic collision involving a semi truck and a blue SUV. As of press time it was not certain if the driver of the SUV […]
Caltrans announced extended weekend lane reductions along southbound Interstate 405 (I-405) through the Sepulveda Pass. Southbound I-405 will be reduced to three lanes and motorists are strongly encouraged to seek alternate routes and explore public transportation options to reach their destinations. Northbound I-405 won’t be impacted by lane reductions. Lane reductions will start at 10 […]
Sept. 20 2600 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta, an employee reported that a suspect, described as a Black adult wearing a black beanie, white tank top, black shorts and white socks, walked past the cash register without paying for items he was carrying in a shopping basket. The theft occurred at 12:28 p.m. […]
California gets ready for a very wet winter by preparing now with the help of local agencies. By Mary O’KEEFE On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency in preparing for a predicted “historic El Niño storm season.” The state of emergency “directs state agencies to begin protecting vulnerable communities, prepare roads and […]
By Julie BUTCHER Glendalians could soon see more delivery robots scuttling along the city’s streets. On Tuesday night the Glendale City Council adopted a one-year pilot program permitting two “personal delivery device” operators to field 30 delivery robots each, after they reach agreements establishing the rules for their deployment. The agreements would be able to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) has sent out notices encouraging voters to “Make a Plan to Vote Early.” People can register or verify that they are registered to vote by going to https://registertovote.ca.gov. The last day to register to vote for the Nov. 3 general election is Oct. 19. All registered voters will […]
By Mary O’KEEFE I am a little concerned about writing this but because it was shared on several social media platforms I visit – the first-ever recorded natural nesting for any sea turtle has been discovered near Seal Beach in Orange County. The olive ridley sea turtle was observed digging a nest and laying eggs […]