Albertsons Kroger Merger is Over

By Mary O’KEEFE What was thought to be a done deal appears to actually be done – just not the deal anyone expected.  On Tuesday, a federal judge temporarily blocked the acquisition of Albertsons by Kroger. This was projected as a $24.6 billion deal. The decision was handed down in an Oregon court that found […]

Crime blotter

Dec. 7 3000 block of Frances Avenue in La Crescenta, the front glass door and the back office window of a residence was broken and several items were missing from the house.  The burglary occurred overnight.  800 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, wallets were taken from a locker while the owners were […]

Two Injured in VHHS Stabbing

Los Angeles Police Dept. officers responded to Verdugo Hills High School, located at 10600 Plainview Avenue in Tujunga, at 1:54 p.m. on Monday. They arrived to find two juvenile victims of a stabbing. The weapon used was a knife, according to LAPD spokesperson Tony Im. It was reported that both injured juveniles were transported to […]

Renowned Abolitionist’s Gravesite in Altadena Becomes LA County Historic Landmark

Renowned Abolitionist’s Gravesite in Altadena Becomes LA County Historic Landmark

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to designate renowned abolitionist Owen Brown’s gravesite as a Los Angeles County Historical Landmark.  A commemorative rustic slab of stone and additional smaller stones placed to mark the presumed outline of Mr. Brown’s body currently identify his final resting place in Altadena on a […]

Two Injured in VHHS Stabbing

Los Angeles Police Dept. officers responded to Verdugo Hills High School, located at 10600 Plainview Avenue in Tujunga, at 1:54 p.m. earlier today, Monday. They arrived to find two juvenile victims of a stabbing. The weapon used was a knife, according to LAPD spokesperson Tony Im. It was reported that both injured juveniles were transported […]

Giving to Those Who Keep Kids Safe

Giving to Those Who Keep Kids Safe

Local crossing guards get surprise visits by gift-bearing student ambassadors. By Mary O’KEEFE On Monday community members and Crescenta Valley High School students showed their appreciation for a few of the local crossing guards. It was quite a scene as cars from Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. – Crescenta Valley Station and two fire engines […]

’Tis the Season to Be Scam Aware

’Tis the Season to Be Scam Aware

By Mary O’KEEFE Although there really is not one season for scams they do seem to increase during the holidays because so many people are looking for that one spectacular deal.  One rule of thought during this season of bargain shopping is “If it looks too good to be true, it probably is.” “The Federal […]

Community Met with ‘Snoap,’ Dignitaries and Song at Tree Lightings

Community Met with ‘Snoap,’ Dignitaries and Song at Tree Lightings

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY, Mary O’KEEFE and Michelle SEVANA It was a magical winter wonderland at the corner of Ocean View Boulevard and Honolulu Avenue on Friday night as the community gathered for the annual Montrose Christmas tree lighting. People of all ages were present, greeted by carolers strolling the avenue and by students of the […]

In brief

Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday morning, Dec. 7. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to capture the morning light […]

Crime report

Nov. 28 5100 block of Alta Canyada Road in La Cañada Flintridge, a person providing private security for the location reported that he was inside his vehicle when he heard the security alarm activate at the residence. He stepped outside his vehicle and saw three men described as Black adults running from the residence’s front […]