From the Desk of the Publisher

Food For Thought   I admit it – I am a foodie. I love food. Though I am not necessarily adventurous in my culinary exploration, I do enjoy being introduced to some new flavors that are within my comfort zone (which I am trying to expand). At a recent Prom Plus meeting, one of our […]

Cassini Finds ‘The Big Empty’ Close to Saturn

As NASA’s Cassini spacecraft prepares to shoot the narrow gap between Saturn and its rings for the second time in its grand finale, Cassini engineers are delighted, while ring scientists are puzzled, that the region appears to be relatively dust-free. This assessment is based on data Cassini collected during its first dive through the region […]

Arrest of Five Burglary Suspects in La Cañada

By Mary O’KEEFE On Tuesday at 8:19 p.m. the Crescenta Valley Station received a call from a resident whose home in the 400 block of Paulette Place in La Cañada security alarm had activated. The resident was not at his home at the time. When deputies responded they saw two men running from the location. […]

Full STEAM Ahead

By Charly SHELTON On April 22, Earth Day, the March for Science took place across the country. Locally, there were marches in Downtown Los Angeles, from Pershing Square to City Hall, and in Pasadena from Caltech to Memorial Park. Part protest, part demonstration, part show of solidarity, this march invited people from all walks of […]

Fun for All at Hometown Country Fair

By Mary O’KEEFE The annual Hometown Country Fair was held on Saturday, a success despite the winds that preceded the event. “I think it went well under the circumstances,” said Kaipo Chock, president of the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce, the organizer of the event. The circumstances that Chock spoke of were the strong winds […]

Sagebrush Territory Transfer Approved – Preliminarily

Sagebrush Territory Transfer Approved – Preliminarily

By Mary O’KEEFE After over three hours of deliberation, a bit of confusion and a vote reversal, the Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization voted to accept the petition for territory transfer of the Sagebrush area from Glendale Unified School District to La Cañada Unified School District. Sagebrush is the far west section […]

In Brief

Friedman Hosting Coffee & Conversation Assemblymember Laura Friedman is hosting Coffee & Conversation, an opportunity to discuss upcoming legislation and events within the 43rd Assembly district. Coffee & Conversation is on Saturday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at McCambridge Recreation Center, room 4, 1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank.   Work Planned by […]

Pets, Food and Fashion on Honolulu Avenue

By Mary O’KEEFE his weekend the Montrose Shopping Park is doing what it does best – having a family fun event. Along with the Harvest Market, the annual Kids N Kritters, Wags N Whiskers and Taste of Montrose events are this Sunday – rain or shine – along the 2200-2500 blocks of Honolulu Avenue. Kids […]

CRIME BLOTTER

April 26 4500 block of Lasheart Drive in La Cañada, a laptop and purse were stolen and rooms in a home had been ransacked overnight.   April 25 600 block of Starlight Crest Drive in La Cañada, a resident contacted the sheriff’s station and reported hearing two suspects attempting to break into her home. When […]

CRIME BLOTTER

April 26 4500 block of Lasheart Drive in La Cañada, a laptop and purse were stolen and rooms in a home had been ransacked overnight. April 25 600 block of Starlight Crest Drive in La Cañada, a resident contacted the sheriff’s station and reported hearing two suspects attempting to break into her home. When deputies […]