The Bobcat Fire reportedly covers 29,245 acres as of 1:30 p.m. Saturday; it is 6% contained. There are 765 firefighters who are working the fire presently. It continues to move northeast. There are evacuation warnings still in place for Pasadena, Monrovia, Bradbury and Duarte, which means they should be ready when and if an evacuation […]
According to Bradley Whitaker, spokesman for the South Coast AQMD, air quality levels are showing moderate in portions of the basin where smoke and ash can be seen. In these areas, although the skies may look smoky, the smoke can stay up very high without reaching the lower, breathing levels. Although ash may be seen […]
» Elections 2020 By Mary O’KEEFE The upcoming November election will have a lot for voters to think about from who should lead the country to propositions that can change the lives of many Californians. Although all elections are important, the Nov. 3 elections have an added twist of being conducted during a pandemic. Like […]
Sept. 1 4600 block of Hillard Avenue in La Cañada Flintridge, deputies responded to a call concerning a traffic hazard. Upon arrival they found a vehicle parked perpendicular on the street. They found the four windows of the vehicle open slightly; the vehicle was in the neutral position with the emergency brake on, a pocketknife […]
On Saturday, Sept. 5 just before 11 p.m., an officer was patrolling in the area of Glendale Avenue and Lexington Drive when s/he noticed a vehicle driving with a lighting equipment violation. The officer conducted a traffic stop and, upon approaching the vehicle, could smell a heavy odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. The […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Flimflam artist, snake oil salesman, con man – all of these are terms that have been around for centuries although, with the introduction of the Internet, the ability to scam has been increased to unprecedented levels. An NPR [National Public Radio] 2015 story spoke of A.V. Lamartine, a con man who worked […]
Grape Harvest at Deukmejian Time to harvest the Alicante Bouschet grapes at the vineyard. Got to get them before the critters do. Volunteers are asked to come to Deukmejian Wilderness Park, 3429 Markridge Road in Glendale/La Crescenta, on Saturday morning, Sept. 12 at 8 a.m. to help with the harvest. Please bring a bucket, pruning […]
Big Philanthropic News Last week, the board of Prom Plus announced a new president. After decades in the role, I handed over the reins of this 25-year-plus organization to Joy McCreary. Joy is well-known in the community. Not only did she attend Crescenta Valley High School, she also attended Prom Plus. She is now […]
“Iced tea is too pure and natural a creation not to have been invented as soon as tea, ice and hot weather crossed paths.” ~ John Egerton, American writer In less than two weeks, the summer of 2020 will be a done deal. The summer-like weather, as in past years, will continue into autumn. […]
COVID-19 has caused many local events to be canceled but the motorcade that acknowledges 9/11 and first responders will go on. By Mary O’KEEFE Though the ways events are held have changed – or have been canceled completely – due to the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce and Early Rodders […]