More Closures on the 210

The California Dept. of Transportation (Caltrans) will close portions of the Foothill (210) Freeway as part of a pavement rehabilitation project. Residents and local businesses located near the freeway may experience noise, vibrations and dust associated with construction activities.  Noise levels will not exceed state and federal regulations. Water trucks will be used to minimize […]

Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library to Celebrate 90th Anniversary

Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library to Celebrate 90th Anniversary

Updated on 12/5 in bold By Pat KRAMER Libraries should serve as not only an educational resource, but also as a cultural resource for the community, said Ardem Ardashes Tajerian, manager of the Sunland-Tujunga Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library. And on Saturday, Dec. 10 the S-T Library will host a celebration with music […]

IN Brief

Birdwalk on the Riverwalk All are invited for the annual bird watching trek on Dec. 3 from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. along the Los Angeles River in the City of Glendale. This is a rare opportunity to spend time watching the birds that are on the river during the fall and winter months. Leader […]

Schiff Urges Administration to Fund Earthquake Early Warning System

This week, Reps. Adam Schiff, Derek Kilmer and Peter DeFazio, along with 29 other members of Congress, urged the White House’s Office of Management and Budget to work with federal agencies to continue supporting the development and operation of an earthquake early warning system along the West Coast, called ShakeAlert, in Fiscal Year 2018. The […]

Identification Needed in Distraction Wallet Theft

On Oct. 21 a woman was shopping at the Marhsall’s at 2065 Verdugo Blvd. She placed her purse in the child seat area of her shopping cart. A young man, described as Hispanic, 5’7” to 5’9” tall with a thin build and medium complexion, approached her. The man told her he was shopping for his […]

Police Activity at Top of Pennsylvania

There was Glendale police activity at the top of Pennsylvania Avenue in La Crescenta. It was a “check the well being call” said Tahnee Lightfoot, spokeswoman for GPD. The situation has been resolved and officers have resumed patrol.

Montrose Christmas Parade Celebrates Ruby Anniversary

Montrose Christmas Parade Celebrates Ruby Anniversary

The community will once again line the streets of Montrose for the highly-anticipated Christmas Parade. By Charly SHELTON For the 40th year, the Montrose Christmas Parade queues up to head down Honolulu Avenue on the first Saturday in December, this year falling on Dec. 3. Groups from across the Crescenta Valley and Glendale will come […]

Neighbors Ponder Bear Problems

Neighbors Ponder Bear Problems

By Mary O’KEEFE Note that residents at this meeting were not identified due to privacy issues. Since the Station Fire in 2009, bears have been seen throughout the Crescenta Valley but especially in the areas of Whiting Woods and Glenwood Oaks. Due to the increased number of bear sightings, and more aggressive behavior displayed by […]

First Responders Honored with Holiday Feast

First Responders Honored with Holiday Feast

By Pat KRAMER On Friday, a dinner and concert were held at All Nation’s Church in Lake View Terrace to honor the men and women who put their lives at risk to protect others. The 9th Annual Thanksgiving Appreciation Dinner and Concert was dedicated to first responders, which includes LAPD, LAFD, county fire, the Forestry […]

Weather in the Foothills

Weather in the Foothills

“The year that is drawing towards its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies.” Abraham Lincoln, Proclamation of Thanksgiving “I do therefore invite my fellow citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to […]