On Nov. 5 at 11:15 a.m., the two unknown male suspects entered the Mardo K Fine Jewelry store at 2269 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. The males verbally identified themselves as “Rene” and “Juan” and communicated in Spanish. While being shown jewelry, suspect Rene reached into an open jewelry drawer and grabbed earrings valued at $3,939, placing […]
By Mary O’KEEFE is the season for tree lighting ceremonies. The Americana had its ceremony, the Montrose Shopping Park will have its on White Friday, Nov. 27 and although there are many trees in La Crescenta there has never been an official tree to light – that is, until now. On Dec. 4, the sycamore […]
Glendale Freeway (Sr-2) Ramp Closure The California Dept. of Transportation (Caltrans) will close one lane on the northbound Glendale Freeway (SR-2) off-ramp at Foothill Boulevard today Thursday, Nov. 26 from 5 a.m. to noon for the Thanksgiving Day Run and Food Drive. Signs will be posted for motorists’ convenience. Expect delays along the event route […]
By Mary O’KEEFE They are all around us, those individuals who go to their 9-to-5 job, living a relatively normal life. You will see them at the grocery store, school plays, football games and around town. They live like most us … until the pager goes off. Then they hike miles into a canyon during […]
By Jason KUROSU New residential developments in downtown Glendale are being occupied at a fairly high rate according to city officials, though concerns remain over the city’s recent development mantra for the downtown area, as well as recent construction’s effect on city traffic. Data from Glendale’s Dept. of Economic Development indicates that residential developments completed […]
By Jason KUROSU The Crescenta Valley Water District has brought on a financial consulting firm to establish a financial plan that could lead to a restructuring of customer water rates as early as next summer. CVWD held the first of three public workshops on Nov. 18, introducing their partnering with Raftelis Financial Consultants, who will […]
By Mary O’KEEFE As Black/White Friday ushers in the holiday shopping season and shoppers prepare to find that perfect gift, there is another group of individuals that is also excited about the consumer kick-off. There are people who will take advantage of this shopping season, said Glendale Police Dept.’s Sgt. Dan Suttles. While identity theft […]
On Dec. 7 at 6 p.m., the City of La Cañada Flintridge will host the State of the Stations in city council chambers at City Hall. Captain Bill Song from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. and Chief Greg Hisel from the Los Angeles County Fire Dept. will engage the community at this event. They […]
Thankfully I hope that you, like me, are surrounded by family and other loved ones this Thanksgiving. With a menu that features turkey – both conventionally cooked and deep fried – and stuffing and peach cobbler prepared by me, and a host of sides prepared by my chef son that include au gratin potatoes, sweet […]
“Over the river, and through the wood, to Grandfather’s house we go; the horse knows the way to carry the sleigh through the white and drifted snow…” Lydia Maria Child, writer, abolitionist, suffragette and Native American rights advocate (1802-1880) Where do we go on Thanksgiving Day? Our family gathers at home with family and friends […]