Crime Blotter

July 30 2800 block of Paraiso Way in La Crescenta, the rear driver’s side window of a vehicle was shattered. Nothing appeared to be missing. The vehicle burglary occurred at 1:30 p.m.   July 28 800 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, on July 27 a business owner received a notification from his […]

Deceased Male in Movie Parking Lot

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call on July 24 at 5:17 p.m. for service concerning an apparently deceased person in the United Artists parking lot in the 1900 block of Verdugo Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge. Deputies found a male adult unresponsive in a vehicle. Los Angeles County Fire responded and the […]

Proposed County Charter Amendment Heads to Ballot Box

On Tuesday, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement following the Board of Supervisors’ final approval of a November ballot measure giving the Board authority to remove a publicly elected sheriff from office for cause.    “I want to be clear about my position,” Barger stated. “Giving the Board of Supervisors authority to remove […]

WEATHER WATCH <<< Taking A Look Outside Our Window

Lately it has felt more like a mid-western summer than a Southern California one. Humidity has been high though, to be honest, levels that are high in California are not at all high in the mid-west. Humidity levels in Pasadena, which are similar all the way through to the Crescenta Valley, Glendale and Burbank areas, […]

From the Desk of the Publisher <<< Robin Goldsworthy

Left? Right? Or Straight?   You might be thinking I’m talking politics but au contraire! It’s drivers that have got me on a rant. How many times have you been behind a vehicle that very unexpectedly makes a turn? Or slows down like it’s about to make a turn only to creep forward giving the […]

Hearts for Siblings – Support for a Special Community

Hearts for Siblings – Support for a Special Community

By Bethany BROWN Rachel Lee, a senior at Village Christian School, and Chloe Chong, a junior at Flintridge Preparatory School, first bonded over their shared experiences of growing up with a disabled sibling. They discussed how the siblings of those with disabilities can often feel isolated, that they can’t express their own feelings outwardly, may […]

National Night Out Celebrated

National Night Out Celebrated

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY, Mary O’KEEFE and Ruth SOWBY National Night Out (NNO) is celebrated on the first Tuesday in August. After a two-year hiatus during the pandemic, on Aug. 2 neighbors came out in force to meet and greet each other while neighborhood councilmembers came out to grin and grip.  From Little Landers Park in […]

Clearing The Shelters

By Mary O’KEEFE On Saturday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Pasadena Humane Society is hosting the NBC4 Clear The Shelters adoption event. Pasadena Humane Society will be waiving adoption fees for all dogs, cats and other critters. Adoptions include spay or neuter services, microchipping and age-appropriate vaccines. There are no appointments […]

Governor Announces Statewide Emergency Due to Monkeypox

By Mary O’KEEFE On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency regarding monkeypox, which will bolster the state’s vaccination efforts in regard to monkeypox. “Now that the governor has declared a statewide emergency, our County needs to draw down all the support available to accelerate the distribution of vaccines and resources to those […]

LAPD Homicide Detectives Seeking Public’s Help

Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Dept.’s Valley Bureau Homicide are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for killing a man.   On Aug. 2 about 12:45 a.m., Foothill patrol officers responded to a call of a man down in the 8100 block of Foothill Boulevard. Upon arrival, the officers saw the victim inside […]