City of LCF Announces CAAP Goals

On Jan. 20, the City of La Cañada Flintridge announced the approval of its comprehensive 2024 Climate Action Plan & Adaptation Plan (CAAP), marking a crucial step in its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions community-wide and in municipal operations. The plan includes a vision to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 with interim goals of […]

HEALTHY LIVING 2025: Eating Well May Be Key to Good Health, Life Longevity

HEALTHY LIVING 2025: Eating Well May Be Key to Good Health, Life Longevity

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Eating in a more healthful manner may be a common goal, especially at the new year, but figuring out how to do that might be more elusive than people think. According to Kevin Park, registered dietician and nutritionist at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, people commonly set themselves up for failure. “From my […]

City of Glendale Offers Clean-up Advice

Following the recent windstorm that left an unprecedented amount of green waste and debris across the city, the Glendale Public Works Dept. has initiated comprehensive clean-up efforts to restore the community. Public Works crews are systematically working block-by-block to clear fallen limbs, brush and other debris from streets. Here’s how to help with clean-up efforts: […]

Fire Erupts Near Castaic Lake

A wild fire has started near Castaic Lake. It is named the Lake Hughes Fire and was first reported at 11 a.m. The fire is off Lake Hughes Road, north of Castaic Reservoir Road.  The wildfire is spreading rapidly. It grew quickly–  in a mater of minutes – from 50/100 acres to 500-plus acres. As […]

Santa Anas Not Done With Us Yet

By Mary O’KEEFE “This is a dangerous situation,” according to NOAA meteorologist n Oxnard. The situation is the Santa Anas that will be with us on Monday and Tuesday. Last week NOAA stated there was a 50% to 60% chance of seeing moderate Santa Ana winds, and a10% of stronger winds, the later is now […]

Update on Eaton Fire: 1/18/25

With 90% of the inspections completed, here are the totals and breakdown from L A County Fire for the Eaton Fire:   DESTROYED – 8,988 total 5,762 Single Family Dwellings 96 Multi Family Dwellings 5 Mixed Resdential/Commercial 149 Commercial 2,976 Other Minor Structures   DAMAGED – 972 total 682 Single Family Dwellings 28 Multi Family […]

Updated Stats from LA County Fire Dept.

Maria Grycan Community Services Liaison LA County Fire Department As of Friday morning, with 75% of the inspections completed, here are the current verified numbers and breakdown:   DESTROYED – Total of 7,193 structures 4,611 Single Family Dwellings 85     Multi Family Dwellings 5       Mixed Use (Residential/Commercial) 128   Commercial 2,364 […]

Briefings Continue as Fires Burn

Briefings Continue as Fires Burn

The Red Flag Warning ended yesterday and it looks like there may be at least four days without Santa Ana winds, which will hopefully help with fire containment.  By Mary O’KEEFE Each morning there is a press conference called “LA County/City One Voice” when representatives speak from fire agencies, law enforcement and FEMA (Federal Emergency […]