In brief

Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday morning, April 1. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to capture the morning light […]

Weather Watch <<< Taking A Look Outside Our Window

By Mary O’KEEFE I had an entirely different column for this week. It was done, and you have no idea what a great feeling that is to just have it completed; however, then I attended the Glendale City Council Special Meeting on Tuesday morning with LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and I realized there was […]

FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER <<< Robin Goldsworthy

Ugh! More Rain  I don’t know about you, but to me it doesn’t seem much like spring. I know – we need the rain, but that doesn’t jibe with my perspective of what spring is. I am breathing a little easier knowing that our roof no longer leaks (thank you, Steve Goldsworthy); however, my thoughts […]

Women’s History Month <<< A Woman’s Boots On The Ground POV

Women’s History Month <<< A Woman’s Boots On The Ground POV

By Mary O’KEEFE Recently members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. – Montrose Search and Rescue (MSAR) team traveled to Turkey joining an international effort to help those affected by the Feb. 6 massive earthquake. The earthquake was close to Turkey’s border with Syria. It struck at 4:17 a.m. local time and has been […]

More than Just Bike Lanes – the La Crescenta Avenue Rehab Project

By Mary O’KEEFE The La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project that is being spearheaded by the City of Glendale has a lot more to it than bike lanes and the Alternative 1 choice of reducing the lanes from four, two in each direction, to two, one lane in each direction. According to the City the project […]

Preparing for the Baker to Vegas Relay

By Mary O’KEEFE This coming weekend law enforcement from all over the country, and possibly even outside the U.S., will be gathering in Baker, California to start the 120-mile Baker to Vegas – Los Angeles Police Revolver and Athletic Club’s (LAPRAAC) Challenge Cup Relay. The relay race has 20 legs that range from four miles […]

Crime blotter

March 26 2300 block of Florencita Avenue in Montrose, tools were stolen from a vehicle. Surveillance footage revealed a suspect who was described as a white male with shoulder length black hair, about 30 years old, 6’01” tall with a medium build and at the time was wearing all dark clothing and carrying a black […]

MSAR Holds Tryouts

MSAR Holds Tryouts

By Richard SNYDER Hunting once was the only outdoor sport. But hikers have surpassed the number of hunters by far. Young and old enjoy being outdoors and viewing the sights and vistas nature offers. Hiking offers many health benefits, too: cardio, balance improvement, osteoporosis prevention, blood pressure reduction and more. But hiking is not 100% […]

Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Tips from CV Sheriff’s Station

By Detective Salvador PONCE I have shared tips regarding burglaries and other thefts – specifically catalytic converter thefts, which account for approximately 60% of the reports we receive on a daily basis. In a previous article I revealed several burglary prevention tips. Now I will explain why thieves target catalytic converters and give readers several tips on […]