Update La Crescenta Avenue Project

Update La Crescenta Avenue Project

Construction surrounding the La Crescenta Rehabilitation Project continues with more closures.  This project has been in the works for quite some time with the first community meeting held in 2022. The project includes a lot of construction including sewer improvements; reconstruction of curbs and gutters, alley aprons, driveways and sidewalks; pavement replacement and removal of […]

WEATHER WATCH <<< TAKING A LOOK OUTSIDE OUR WINDOW

By Mary O’KEEFE This Memorial Day is not only a time to reflect on those who served in the U.S. military and paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country; it is also a time to remember what they were fighting for, including stopping dictators like German leader Adolf Hitler during WWII. According to the National […]

FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER <<< ROBIN GOLDSWORTHY

FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER <<< ROBIN GOLDSWORTHY

Happy Birthday … to Me! Tomorrow, May 30, is my birthday. Just so you know, May 30 is the real Memorial Day.  When I went to the Memorial Day observance on Monday at Two Strike Park I was happy to hear a history of the holiday shared with the audience. Memorial Day was originally called […]

IN BRIEF

LA Animal Shelters Waiving Adoption Fees for California Adopt-a-Pet Day  On Saturday, June 7 more than 150 animal shelters across California will be waiving adoption fees for 5,000 dogs, cats, horses and other small animals. California Adopt-a-Pet Day is presented by CalAnimals, the SF SPCA (San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) […]

MSAR Team Member Reflects on Time With Team as he Prepares for Retirement

MSAR Team Member Reflects on Time With Team as he Prepares for Retirement

MSAR team member John Camphouse in 1983 (left) and in 1991. Photos provided by LASD   By Mikaela STONE John Camphouse recently celebrated his 43rd anniversary with Montrose Search and Rescue team. March marked the 2,000th rescue under his belt, a milestone only reached by one other member of the search and rescue team.  As […]

Memorial Day Observed Throughout Area

Memorial Day Observed Throughout Area

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY, Mary O’KEEFE, Ruth SOWBY On Monday Memorial Day was observed in a variety of ways throughout the Valley. At Two Strike Park in La Crescenta, about 100 people filled the park at 8 a.m. for a ceremony hosted by members of American Legion Post 288 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1614. […]

Resident Returns Home to Find His Locks Changed

By Mary O’KEEFE On May 24 a resident who owns a home in the 5300 block of Ocean View Boulevard reported to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept.-Crescenta Valley Station that when he arrived at his residence he discovered that the locks to the house and the yard gate had been changed. The resident had […]

City of Glendale Strengthens Efforts to Prevent and End Homelessness by Integrating Housing and Homeless Services Teams  

As homelessness continues to impact communities across the region, the City of Glendale is taking an important step to enhance its response by integrating its Homeless Services team into its Community Development Dept.’s Housing Division. This strategic realignment is expected to improve the City’s capacity to prevent and end homelessness by linking housing opportunity directly […]

Barger Spotlights Newly Expanded Legal Services for Eaton Fire Survivors

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger appreciates the new expansion of free legal assistance for survivors of the Eaton Fire through the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law. These services, provided on a pro bono basis, aim to support individuals and families navigating the complex legal challenges resulting from the disaster.  “The services […]

CRIME BLOTTER

May 24 900 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, an employee reported that a man, described as a black male adult wearing an olive green cap, light green hoodie, beige pants and white sneakers, entered the store and stole two “Instacart scanners” belonging to the store.  The surveillance footage revealed the suspect entering […]