By Mary O’KEEFE After days of searching, the Los Angeles Police Dept. captured an armed suspect who was wanted for allegedly burglarizing several locations in the Sunland-Tujunga and Shadow Hills areas. The suspect is alleged to have been responsible for several burglaries in the area occurring over the last month. On Nov. 17 the suspect, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A woman was arrested Tuesday morning about 6 a.m. by Los Angeles Police Dept. at the DIY Home Center in Tujunga after ramming her vehicle into the front door of the building then entering the store. DIY Home Center, located in the 6300 block of Foothill Boulevard, was not open for business […]
State Senator Anthony J. Portantino from La Cañada partnered with the Automobile Club of Southern California and the City of Glendale to provide support for families during this holiday season. The Thanksgiving Turkey Drive took place on Monday, Nov. 22 at Pacific Park Picnic Shelters in Glendale. “I am excited to join the Automobile Club […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Thanksgiving has traditionally been a time to donate to local food banks and this year is no different as there is a growing number of people who are in need of food assistance. Although these numbers have had a steady increase the need rose dramatically during the pandemic. That need is still […]
Local elementary school students celebrate American Legion and VFW members. By Bethany BROWN Lincoln Elementary School in La Crescenta held an assembly on Wednesday, Nov. 10 in celebration of Veterans Day. Many students’ family members who are veterans or active duty military were present and recognized for their service to the country. Operation Gratitude […]
By Julie BUTCHER The calming effects of trees was the topic that opened the Tuesday night Glendale City Council meeting. “It says here in the report on page 2 that trees help to calm traffic and reduce crime when they are well-kept. Can you tell me where you came up with this?” Councilmember Vrej Agajanian […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY After an interruption last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the popular American Heroes Airshow returned to the Hansen Dam Sports Complex on Saturday. According to organizer Jim Paules, an estimated 3,000 to 4,000 people attended the free event that highlighted a host of helicopters that serve the community plus dozens of […]
Celebrating My Veteran’s Day So last Wednesday night/Thursday morning was hard for me. As usual, we put the paper “to bed” around 7 p.m. but because of technical issues the newspapers didn’t arrive from Ontario to the office until nearly 3 a.m. … and my drivers were antsy. They usually get their papers no later […]
Weather in the Foothills “We often hear of bad weather, but in reality no weather is bad. It is all delightful, though in different ways. Some weather may be bad for farmers or crops, but for man all kinds are good. Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating.” ~ […]
CVTC Meets Tonight The monthly Zoom meeting of the Crescenta Valley Town Council is tonight, Thursday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. Among the items on the agenda is a candidate forum hosted by the Crescenta Valley Community Association. There are seven candidates vying for six seats on the council – three regular and three alternate. […]