Thousands Cheer Montrose Christmas Parade

By Mary O’KEEFE The 41st Annual Montrose Christmas Parade has come and gone and everyone seemed to have had a great time. The small town parade is a family favorite with many watching their children walk down Honolulu Avenue just like they did when they were kids. The weather was perfect, not too cold, not […]

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 […]

Rep. Schiff Announces 2017 Congressional App Challenge Winners

On Wednesday, Rep. Adam Schiff announced the winners of the annual congressional science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) academic competition, the Congressional App Challenge, for the 28th Congressional District. The competition aims to foster an early interest and engagement in STEM education and technology by challenging students to develop an application, commonly known as an […]

In Brief

Fiesta de Las Luminarias On Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec 9, Glendale Beautiful and Glendale Community Services and Parks host the annual Fiesta de Las Luminarias at the Casa Adobe de San Rafael in Glendale. On Friday at 7 p.m., the Cacao Ceremony will be led by Madre Jaguar accompanied by Electronic Sound Bath. […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Dec. 1 4600 block of Palm Drive in La Cañada, a woman received a notification from her alarm company that the alarm had been activated. At first she thought it was an accident because she believed she had left her patio door unlocked. When she returned home she found she had locked the door and […]

Weather in the Foothills

“You want the moon? Just say the word and I’ll throw a lasso around it and pull it down. Hey. That’s a pretty good idea.” ~ A famous quote from “It’s A Wonderful Life” The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas, including Hanukkah, is rich with tradition. Last weekend’s annual Montrose Christmas Parade – without question […]

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 […]