By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale Police Dept. collected nearly 200 firearms on Saturday during its anonymous gun buyback event. The types of arms collected ranged from old World War II rifles to newer guns. “We had one [gun] that was still in the box with its paperwork,” said Sgt. Dan Suttles, GPD spokesman. In all, […]
Holiday shoppers unite! Plans are being finalized for the Prom Plus Holiday Boutique! By Charly SHELTON Yesterday was Halloween, which means the holiday season officially starts now! Time for delicious sweets, gift shopping and goodwill toward all. What better way to kick off the season than by doing all three at once at the annual […]
Oct. 26 3100 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta, gardening tools were stolen from a truck at 1:10 p.m. Oct. 25 600 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada, the sliding glass door was shattered and doors leading to a pharmacy were smashed. Surveillance footage revealed three suspects, all in dark clothing and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A suspected drunk driver apparently lost control of her vehicle in the 2400 block of Honolulu Avenue in the Montrose Shopping Park on Saturday at 2 a.m. The driver hit the cement retaining wall on the south side of the crosswalk in front of Rest Farmhouse Inspired. The wall is presently in […]
In the early morning hours of Jan. 31, at least 30 cars were broken into in La Crescenta in the area of Pennsylvania and Montrose avenues. One man was arrested in connection to those crimes, while yet another man was identified through DNA that was collected by Glendale Police Dept. forensics specialist. That man was […]
Oct. 26 3100 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta, gardening tools were stolen from a truck at 1:10 p.m. Oct. 25 600 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada, the sliding glass door was shattered and doors leading to a pharmacy were smashed. Surveillance footage revealed three suspects, all in dark clothing and […]
New Medicare cards are being mailed nationwide to prevent fraud and identity theft, but seniors should beware of a scam arising from the distribution of these new cards. In the New Medicare Card Scam, fraudsters call seniors and tell them they must provide their Social Security number or other personal information or make a payment […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Costumed runners – and those wearing traditional running garb – on Saturday took part in the annual 5K Fun Run at CV Park sponsored by the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce. Aptly named “Running Under the Oaks,” this was the first time the annual event was held at CV Park. In the […]
On Oct. 1 at 2:54 a.m., a Glendale police officer attempted to stop a green Honda for a red light violation at Foothill and Boston in La Crescenta. As the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, the passenger threw a BB gun out of the window. The vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed […]
By Charly SHELTON Hunger is an ever-present issue for many around the world. Approximately 795 million people worldwide struggle with getting enough to eat – 12.9% of the population of the world, or one in nine people. In America, the numbers are similar – 41 million Americans, or 12.5% of the population, are undernourished. And […]