Audubon Society Helps to Improve Hahamongna Watershed

By Eliza PARTIKA The Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee met on May 27 to discuss the Audubon Society of Pasadena’s preservation and improvement project in the Arroyo Seco portion of the Hahamongna Watershed, and progress on the Devil’s Gate Reservoir Annual Maintenance Project, a three-year effort to increase flood protection for communities downstream of Devil’s […]

Burglary at Glendale Jewelry Store

On Tuesday, May 27 at about 9 a.m., Glendale police officers responded to a reported commercial burglary at Bidrussian Jewelry at 1102½ S. Glendale Ave. Officers met with the business owner who reported discovering the interior lights on after having secured the store the previous evening. Upon entering the business, officers found the store severely […]

14 Arrested on Allegedly Scamming More Than $25 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funds

Fourteen defendants – including San Fernando Valley and Glendale residents – were arrested on two federal criminal complaints alleging they fraudulently obtained more than $25 million in taxpayer-funded COVID-19 relief funds and federally-guaranteed small business loans. The 18 total defendants named in the complaints – four defendants are believed to be in Armenia – are […]

Pops Concert Ends Season on a High Note

Pops Concert Ends Season on a High Note

High school’s pops concert showcases five different groups. By Mikaela STONE Musicians from Crescenta Valley High School’s Instrumental Music Dept. performed their yearly pops concert with the theme of heroes and villains. The concert celebrated the achievements of 245 students making up five different groups: wind ensemble, jazz band, string orchestra, symphony orchestra and concert […]

Wildfire Victims’ Refunds Returned Due to Invalid Addresses

In the aftermath of the devastating wildfires that began earlier this year, the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office has worked to provide property tax relief to impacted homeowners. Since January, the Office has mobilized teams, reassigned resources and developed streamlined processes to assess property damage and expedite disaster relief for eligible properties. The Assessor’s Office […]

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) […]