Update on the Creek Fire, Dec. 10: The Creek Fire is now at 90% contained and full containment is expected on Dec. 11. As of now there have been 60 residences destroyed, 63 other structures destroyed, 54 residences damaged and 26 other structures damaged. (“Other structures” can refer to buildings including barns and sheds.) […]
It is Cops for Kids Christmas season once again. This special time of the year begins with Christmas tree deliveries by Glendale Police Dept. to families in need throughout the city. The trees were delivered on Thursday and will be decorated and ready for gifts donated by Cops for Kids Christmas next week. Photos courtesy […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County Fire Dept. and Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept. – Crescenta Valley station responded to a call at a home in the 4700 block of La Crescenta Avenue on Thursday night around 7 p.m. According to Lt. Jacobs, CV Sheriff’s Station, an 89-year-old woman had passed away. “There was nothing suspicious,” […]
Assessor Jeffrey Prang urges homeowners and owners of other property damaged or destroyed by the recent wildfires to seek tax relief. By filing a claim for “Misfortune & Calamity” relief (available at assessor.lacounty.gov) within one year, property owners who have suffered $10,000 or more in damage as a result of the Skirball, Rye, or Creek […]
As of 4 p.m. this evening, Friday, all Creek Fire evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted except for Limekiln Canyon, which remains closed. The Shadow Hills area north of Sunland Boulevard, Ebey Canyon and Doane Canyon are open to residents only. Containment levels remain at 10%. It is hoped that it will rise to […]
An abbreviated Christmas tree lighting ceremony will take place on Sunday, Dec. 10. The American Legion will perform the color guard at 5 p.m. The CV Armenian Juniors will sing and the lighting of the tree will be at 5:30 p.m. with light refreshments following. There will be the Christmas cutouts in place so parents […]
UPDATE ON CREEK FIRE AS OF TODAY (FRIDAY) 6 a.m.: The Creek Fire is now 40% contained with an expected 100% containment on Dec. 23. As of Friday at 6 a.m., there have been 33 residences destroyed, 32 other structures destroyed, 28 residences damaged and 19 other structures damaged. The Creek Fire destruction is at […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Creek Fire that began at 3:44 a.m. on Tuesday in the Lake View Terrace and Tujunga areas has burned 11,377 acres and is 5% contained as of 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The wind has been the main factor in driving this fire. Firefighters have worked with an “unpredictable wind and we […]
Mixed Messages I admit it – I’m a snob. I love where I live. I love how quaint is our little section of Glendale/unincorporated LA County/City of Los Angeles. I’m a little stingy with the information, too; I’m not eager to post giant welcome – come move here – signs here though I love to […]
By Charly SHELTON Christmas is about togetherness, spectacle and – let’s face it – singing. What other holiday has that many songs dedicated to it, and which we listen to once a year? It is in this spirit that three local churches – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of La Crescenta, Holy […]