Calm Before the Storms It doesn’t take much to remind me why I’m a California girl. On Thursday night, New Year’s Eve, Steve and I headed over to Star Café for dinner (I’m crazy about their butternut squash ravioli). As usual, the holiday décor was stunning – large ornaments hung from the ceiling adding color […]
By Mary O’KEEFE With the rains, colder temperatures and just normal fall flu season, there are a few things people can do to help protect them against illness. “We’ve been seeing it all this season,” said Dr. John Rodarte, with Descanso Pediatrics in La Cañada. “From stomach viruses to strep throat and upper respiratory infections.” […]
Photo by Mary O’KEEFE Heavy rains downed power lines in the 2400 block of Montrose Avenue on Tuesday interrupting electricity for several blocks. Living up to the hype, El Niño arrived knocking out power and drenching the foothills. By Charly SHELTON It finally happened. The long-awaited “Godzilla El Niño” […]
“Large drops of rain soon began to fall and, as the storm-clouds came sailing onward, others supplied the void they left behind and spread over the sky.” – Charles Dickens, “Old Curiosity Shop” So at last … With the new year, the much anticipated El Niño-enhanced rains arrived. Meteorologists and amateur weather watchers alike […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The La Cañada Rose Parade float, titled “Up A Creek,” apparently tickled the funny bone of tournament judges who presented the self-built float with the Bob Hope Humor Award. “It was great to win the award,” said La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Assn. President William Pounders. “I think this was an […]
Jan. 3 2300 block of Barton Lane in Montrose, the driver’s side rearview mirror was smashed on a truck parked on the street at the location overnight. Jan. 1 2300 block of Barton Lane in Montrose, left side rearview mirror was smashed on a vehicle that was parked on the street at the location overnight. […]
From earbuds to smart televisions, laws were enacted in 2016 that everyone should know about. These include: SB 491: This makes it illegal to wear earbuds or headsets in both ears while driving or riding a bicycle. AB 604: “Electrically motorized boards” are legal to ride on roadways for riders 16 years old and older […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Liquid that is 42 degrees Fahrenheit may be good for a soda, tall glass of milk or bottle of beer but is not what one would normally consider plunging into for an early morning swim. There are, however, the unusual intrepid souls who think this was a wonderful way to begin the […]
By Jason KUROSU One month remains for the public to officially comment on proposed development projects for Tujunga’s Verdugo Hills Golf Course, which faces the potential construction of a 221-unit housing development that residents worry will flood local streets with additional drivers. A recirculated draft of the Environmental Impact Report originally released in 2009 includes […]