Call If You Can – Text If You Can’t

By Mary O’KEEFE There is a new technology that officials hope will improve the 911 system by allowing users to notify them of an emergency via text. It is still better to call than text, said Sgt. Dan Suttles, Glendale Police spokesman. But texting is another way to get help when calling is not possible. […]

YOUTH NOTES

Winter Concert and Dine-Out The winter concert performed by the Crescenta Valley Instrumental Music Dept. is being held on Friday, Dec. 8 at the Crescenta Valley High School MacDonald Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults; students are $5. The grand finale – and perhaps the only departure from holiday-themed music – is […]

Controversy Is Not Welcomed

By Brian CHERNICK Two newly installed Welcome to Glendale monument signs in the northern portion of Glendale have reignited a dispute between members of the community and residents of the unincorporated areas of La Crescenta. The two signs welcoming visitors into North Glendale, which were approved by Glendale City Council in May of last year, […]

LAUSD School Closures for Dec 6, 2017 due to Creek Fire

Current as of 4:45 p.m. on Dec 5 According to LAUSD Board Member Kelly Gonez, the following schools will be closed on Dec 6 due to the Creek Fire: Mt. Gleeson Middle School, Verdugo Hills High School, Apperson Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School, Pinewood Early Education Center, Pinewood Elementary School, Stonehurst Elementary School, Clear […]

Creek Fire Continues to Burn

Fire can be seen at Marybell and Wentworth in Shadow Hills. By Mary O’KEEFE The farthest west mandatory evacuation for the Creek Fire is Haines Canyon. From Haines Canyon east to Lowell Avenue is voluntary evacuation, said Maria Grycan, LA County Fire Dept. spokeswoman. The Creek Fire has consumed 11,000 acres as of 2:30 p.m. […]

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted For Creek Fire

The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of California to combat the Creek Fire burning in Los Angeles County. On Dec. 5, the State of California submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for the Creek Fire. At the […]

Christmas Tree Lighting Canceled

Supervisor Barger’s office announced that, given the area fires and wind conditions, tonight’s Christmas Tree Lighting event at the La Crescenta Library is canceled in the interest of public safety. The celebration will be held later this month.

Dunsmore Elementary Will be Released Early

Important Messages from GUSD Out of an abundance of caution, Dunsmore Elementary School has called for an early release today due to the Creek Fire. All EEELP programs at Dunsmore have been canceled. Students who are unable to be picked up early will be taken by bus to Crescenta Valley High School. Dunsmore families received […]

Creek Fire Update

Video from early morning evacuations at Santiago Estates in Sylmar. UPDATE 12:55 p.m. LAFD has just released the below update: Update Brush Fire; 12:55PM; 11350 N Riverwood Dr; Tujunga / Sunland; #CreekFire updated Size at 11,000 acres. Fire has jumped the 210 Freeway and extended into the #ShadowHills area. A current, interactive google map of […]