Los Angeles County announced that the county’s first historic preservation ordinance is now official. The board of supervisors approved the ordinance on Jan. 27 and it became effective on Oct. 1. “Our cultural and historic resources define the character of our communities across Los Angeles County. This ordinance will enable the county to protect irreplaceable […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Saturday it was firefighters vs. Keen girls and …the girls won. It was all in good fun as eight members of the Glendale Fire Department and women who are work-out regulars at Keen Fitness in Montrose competed in endurance workouts including squats and medicine ball exercises. “It’s exciting,” said Bat. Chief […]
By Jason KUROSU As Barack Obama’s second term winds down, supporters for the prospective 45th President of the United States have begun campaigning for their candidates, including recent support in Glendale for Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders. The local chapter of Sanders’s campaign effort, Glendale for Bernie, set up shop outside the Glendale Community College campus […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Anyone attempting to get on the La Crescenta Avenue onramp of the 210 Freeway in the morning of Nov. 5 found it nearly impossible. This was because the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept.-Crescenta Valley Station conducted a traffic stop that ended in the arrest of three burglary suspects. It all began in […]
By Charly SHELTON “One day in the year 2013, there was a bear who lived deep within the mountains, or so he thought…” Thus begins the tale. A tale of adventure, of mystery, of finding new places and new friends, of discovering new and tantalizing foods stored in a strange metal box. This is the […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Sophal Ear said he was floored when he heard the news. He was in San Jose when the call came in, and he couldn’t believe it. Ear is now a member of the Crescenta Valley Town Council. Ear was one of nine candidates to run in this year’s election, which took place […]
Nov. 9 2300 block of Mira Vista Avenue in Montrose, a resident discovered that her front door lock had been damaged; however, it did not appear anything was stolen overnight. 2600 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta, Sandisk SD cards and several USB cables were stolen from Rite Aid. An employee witnessed a man […]
Scouting for Food The Scouting for Food pick up is this Saturday, Nov. 14. Residents who had a bag left on their porch are asked to fill it and leave it on the porch for pick up by local scouts. For those who did not receive a bag but still want to donate, bring items […]
By Charly SHELTON The Montrose Shopping Park Association held its monthly meeting last Thursday to discuss a range of topics. From new restaurants to changes in menu offerings to town festivals, the presentations by prospective vendors and discussion by the MSPA board is meant to move the shopping park in a direction that is beneficial […]
By Charly SHELTON This year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. This Veterans Day, more than 20 World War II veterans were honored at the annual memorial ceremony at Two Strike Park, hosted by the American Legion and VFW. Congressman Adam Schiff and Assemblyman Mike Gatto both spoke at the […]