Veterans Day Observed

On Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 8 a.m. at Two Strike Park, 5107 Rosemont Ave. in La Crescenta, the American Legion Post 288 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1614 will host a Veterans Day commemoration. The Crescenta Valley High School Air Force Junior ROTC (CA-882) will perform the presentation of colors. The American […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Nov. 3 1600 block of Verdugo Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, a resident reported that as he was watching television at his home he looked out the window and saw a person walking toward the front porch. The family had previous packages stolen from their porch in the past so the resident investigated to see […]

South Coast AQMD Issues Wood-Burning Ban

from the South Coast AQMD NO BURN DAY ALERT: MANDATORY WOOD-BURNING BAN IN EFFECT FOR RESIDENTS OF THE SOUTH COAST AIR BASIN The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert on the effective day(s) for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes Orange County […]

Squirrel Caused Electric Outage for GWP

While GWP electrical crews were performing routine circuit switching in the North Glendale/Crescenta Valley area a squirrel made contact causing a widespread outage. As of 10:55 a.m. all power was restored. Currently GWP crews are making repairs on the isolated bad/damaged section.

Community at a Loss After C.E.R.T. Trailer Stolen

Community at a Loss After C.E.R.T. Trailer Stolen

C.E.R.T. co-founders invested thousands of dollars in outfitting the organization’s trailer.  By Mary O’KEEFE Oct. 22 was a tough day for the Crescenta Valley Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) leaders and local co-founders Paul and Lisa Dutton when they discovered the trailer they use for the organization was stolen from their business driveway.  “We are […]

Home Hardening and Options Discussed at Council Meeting

Home Hardening and Options Discussed at Council Meeting

By Julie BUTCHER On Tuesday night, the Glendale City Council reviewed several options for well-maintained trees and vegetation as the state’s Board of Forestry debates changes to fire safety rules. “Zone Zero” refers to the area closest to a house’s perimeter, the space from zero to five feet away from the walls. The new regulations […]

Protesters Target Trader Joe’s in Montrose as Animal Rescuer Faces Trial

Protesters Target Trader Joe’s in Montrose as Animal Rescuer Faces Trial

By Eliza PARTIKA Activists from animal rights network Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) gathered on Saturday, Oct. 25 in front of the Trader Joe’s at 2462 Honolulu Ave. calling on the grocery chain to cut ties with Perdue Farms’ California subsidiary, Petaluma Poultry, claiming animal cruelty. The group has traveled to Trader Joe’s stores across the […]

WEATHER WATCH <<< TAKING A LOOK OUTSIDE OUR WINDOW

By Mary O’KEEFE “Tipping point – The critical point in a situation, process, or system beyond which a significant and often unstoppable effect or change takes place.” – Merriam-Webster Dictionary “Tipping point” is how a recent report described a “new reality” that the world is now facing.  “We have reached the first of many Earth […]

FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER <<< ROBIN GOLDSWORTHY

FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER <<< ROBIN GOLDSWORTHY

Loss to Our Community On Saturday night Steve and I went to the retirement party of a member of the Montrose Search And Rescue (MSAR) team – John Camphouse.  John has been a member of the team for 43 years and was lauded for his accomplishments over the years. He has been part of rescues […]

GPD Members Show Their Support for One of Their Own

GPD Members Show Their Support for One of Their Own

By Mary O’KEEFE Emergency responders are not typically known for how much they support the community and how much they support each other in times of need; however, GPD families know they have an extended family when they need that extra support. One example of camaraderie is Glendale Police Dept.’s support of GPD Officer Meg […]