The suspect shown here is responsible for several ID theft and fraud cases in the Crescenta Valley Station area. The suspect opens fraudulent credit cards to make online purchases and has the items sent to the victims’ address. Prior to arrival, the suspect re-routes the items to local postal and shipping stores for pickup. The […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Today, Thursday, Glendale police and staff went to Home Depot and picked up 20 Christmas trees that will be given to 20 families. Some may take for granted that the holidays include a tree but for those in need and wondering how to feed their family – let alone buy presents […]
“I do not think there is any thrill that can go through the human heart like that felt by the inventor as he sees some creation of the brain unfolding to success . . .” ~ Nikola Tesla By Mary O’KEEFE That anxious, proud, positive and terrified feeling of the inventor was evident at Jet […]
Dec. 4 Angeles Crest Highway mile marker 47.50, a man reported that after he had gone camping he loaded several items including rifles into his camper and headed down the Crest. He stopped at Charlton Flats to walk his dog. He believes this is where someone entered his camper and stole the items between 8 […]
By Mary O’KEEFE and Robin GOLDSWORTHY Some residents in La Crescenta, Montrose and La Cañada have received letters from Southern California Edison concerning maintenance interruption of power. According to David Song, SCE spokesman, just because one home on a street receives the notice does not mean the neighboring homes will be affected. It may be […]
By Brian CHERNICK In a significant move for Glendale City Council, members of the council voted unanimously in favor of bringing forth a ballot measure to voters in April instituting council term limits. The measure would give Glendale residents the opportunity to approve a limit of up to three consecutive terms. Currently there are no […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The La Crescenta community came together on Thursday for the lighting of the Christmas tree in front of the La Crescenta Library. The event saw well over 100 people in attendance and was one of the last events attended by Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich. Community members spoke of Antonovich’s leadership […]
By Mary O’KEEFE This is the 25th year the La Crescenta Woman’s Club will be hosting Breakfast with Santa. The family event is Saturday and, for many, it has become a tradition, with those who once attended as kids now bringing their own children to the holiday event. It is also a time to celebrate […]
Wind gusts up to 35 mph have caused trees to topple throughout the Crescenta Valley. In the 2300 block of Honolulu Avenue in the Montrose Shopping Park, a good sized tree succumbed to the winds. According to MSPA business administrator Dale Dawson, an arborist has been sent for. “The way the tree fell has not […]
Today at 1:02 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop at Boston Avenue and Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta. Upon contact the male driver of the vehicle produced a handgun and the officer fired one round. A pursuit ensued and the vehicle was lost in the area of Tujunga. The investigation is ongoing.