Halloween in Montrose

The Montrose Shopping Park Assn. held its annual “Spooktacular” event, drawing thousands of people to Honolulu Avenue. The board of the MSPA closed down Honolulu Avenue from Verdugo to Wickham Way to accommodate the Spooktacular guests. Merchants along the avenue, many dressed in costume, welcomed the trick-or-treaters with candy while oohing over their costumes. Photos […]

Help Needed to Solve Burglary

On Friday, Oct. 20 at approximately 9:26 a.m., a residential burglary occurred in the 4900 block of Pennsylvania Avenue in La Crescenta. A witness reported seeing two African-American males wearing black hoodies and gloves enter the residence. Glendale police officers arrived within a few minutes and a perimeter was established. Officers conducted a thorough search […]

Training Emphasizes ‘Holding on to the Steering Wheel’

Training Emphasizes ‘Holding on to the Steering Wheel’

By Julie BUTCHER As part of its national effort to support senior drivers, AARP has partnered with academic and corporate sponsors to bring vehicle safety and accident avoidance technology training to communities across the country. On Saturday, local resident Phil Downs taught an introductory class to a small group in a conference room at Verdugo […]

Grab a Glass and Discover Montrose

Grab a Glass and Discover Montrose

“Don’t go – stay and merlot!” invites the MSPA when it hosts the holiday wine walk on Saturday. By Mary O’KEEFE Go to Montrose on any night and people can be found walking and enjoying the lovely little town. But add a variety of wines, food and shops full of one-of-a-kind items and you will […]

Suspicious Vehicle in Lincoln Elementary Area

This is a notice on the Lincoln Elementary School website concerning a suspicious vehicle recently. “Out of abundance of caution, we are informing our community of a black GMC Yukon vehicle that has been seen driving around Lincoln school between 2p.m. and 2:40 p.m. on school days. The vehicle does not have license plates and […]

The American Heroes Air Show Comes to Town

The American Heroes Air Show Comes to Town

From vintage to today’s fastest, helicopters from all eras will be found at Hansen Dam. By Mary O’KEEFE In 1940, the U.S. Congress signed the Dorsey-Logan Act that authorized funds to develop rotary wing aircraft for the War Department, according to the American Helicopter Museum in Pennsylvania. Over the following 77 years, helicopters have changed […]

Learning About CVTC Candidates

Learning About CVTC Candidates

By Mary O’KEEFE The candidates for Crescenta Valley Town Council were introduced to the public at Thursday’s monthly council meeting. The elections will be held on Nov. 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Nov. 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Sadler Hall at St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church, […]

Council Denies Registry Listing

By Brian CHERNICK Glendale City Council convened on Tuesday to revisit a hearing on a home and its owner Sonia Montejano who is seeking its registration in the Glendale Historic Registry. The Spanish Colonial Revival house located in in Montecito Park was approved unanimously by the Glendale Historic Preservation Commission in August and was presented […]

Shari’s Story

By Mary O’KEEFE “One draped with a cape, no battle is too great …” Shari, a professional magician who goes by her first name only, saw a group of people walking around a track years ago. They were dressed in purple and she was curious. Once she found out the walkers were part of a […]

Remains Found at Mt. Wilson Identified

By Mary O’KEEFE The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office has identified the body of a man who was found in the Angeles National Forest on Oct. 19 as Matthew Huerta, 18, from Sylmar. Huerta was last seen on Oct. 18 at about 11:30 a.m. “His family [was] concerned for his safety because he was suicidal,” […]