Unique fundraiser will benefit two iconic properties. By Robin GOLDSWORTHY With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, supporters of two historic properties – the Rialto Theatre in Pasadena and Rockhaven in Montrose – are partnering to create a one-of-a-kind event reminiscent of Old Hollywood romance. The Vintage Valentine Gala is being held on Saturday […]
The Glendale Police Dept. is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 20-year-old woman who was reported missing on Monday, Jan. 30 by her family. She was last seen by family and friends on Saturday morning. Elaine Park, a Korean American woman from CV , is described as thin build, 5’6″ tall, 125 lbs., […]
By Mary O’KEEFE In one of her first acts since taking office, Los Angeles County Supervisor Fifth District Kathryn Barger requested and received approval to double the number of Mental Evaluation Teams (MET) and to develop a mental health triage help desk. Teams consist of a mental health clinician paired with a law enforcement officer […]
By Charly SHELTON In trying to keep warm, local furry rodents are taking up shelter in unusual places. The recent winter storms hit Southern California hard, which is a very good thing for the drought but not fun for the furry little wildlife residents of the Crescenta Valley. With nighttime temperatures in the low 40s […]
By Nestor CASTIGLIONE The City of Glendale was found in violation of Prop 26, according to a judgment handed down last week. The judgment follows a ruling made in June by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James Chalfant, which found that Glendale also violated its city charter when it transferred $85 million from its electric […]
By Brian CHERNICK Glendale City Council and Metrolink celebrated on Jan. 25 the establishment of the city’s first three railroad “Quiet Zones” at the Sonora Avenue, Grandview Avenue and Flower Street crossings along San Fernando Road. The quiet zones went into effect Jan. 28 and will be on a 24-hour, seven days a week basis. […]
Drawing the Line I have to chuckle at the die-hard political followers who feel it necessary to voice their opinion without extending a similar opportunity to those who they think hold opposing viewpoints. Specifically, earlier this week I received a phone call from a woman who had just opened the paper and read my column […]
“As long as I live, I’ll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing.” ~ John Muir The “breezy” conditions mentioned in last week’s Weather in The Foothills turned into strong winds. The last of three rain systems exited the foothills assisted by these intensified winds. A few stray clouds, brilliant blue skies and milder temperatures […]
By Julie BUTCHER The Crescenta Valley Community Association (CVCA) met for the first time in 2017 on Jan. 26 to hear from all corners of the community and to receive and discuss updates on a large number of local issues. Sharon and Bill Weisman invited the meeting participants to introduce themselves and share a bit […]
Jan. 28 3100 block of Prospect Avenue in La Crescenta, a remote control and cash were stolen from an unlocked vehicle between 1 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Jan. 27 500 block of Dartmouth Place in La Cañada, several designer bags and jewelry were stolen, rooms were ransacked and a window was shattered at a home […]