CRIME BLOTTER

June 13 4400 block of Alta Canyada Road in La Cañada Flintridge, a resident reported when she entered her home she saw several items along with a laptop computer on the floor. She also found items on the top of her desk had been moved and the window next to the desk, which was not […]

Area Burglaries Addressed

By Mary O’KEEFE There has been a lot of discussion lately regarding recent burglaries in the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County/La Crescenta. The concerns voiced from neighbor to neighbor seemed to be sparked by postings on social media sites. Tonight, Thursday, Sgt. Cynthia Gonzales will briefly discuss the recent burglary and other crime statistics […]

Audit Committee, Building & Fire Board of Appeals, and Historic Preservation Commission Vacancies

 The Office of the City Clerk is currently accepting applications for the Audit Committee, Building & Fire Board of Appeals, and Historic Preservation Commission. Those interested in applying may download, complete, and print an application form on the City Clerk’s website or pick up an application from the Office of the City Clerk. Anyone interested in applying to be […]

Rep. Schiff Secures Additional $5 million for a Second Year in a Row To Continue Building Out Earthquake Early Warning System

 Rep. Adam Schiff announced that the Appropriations Committee has once again included $5 million in funding in the Fiscal Year 2016 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill for a west coast earthquake earlywarning system. Last year, for the first time, Congress appropriated $5 million specifically for the system. This continued funding during a time of severe budget constraints demonstrates the importance […]

Schiff and Members of LA Delegation Urges Park Service to Embrace Broadest Alternative in Final Rim of the Valley Report

  On Friday,  Rep. Adam Schiff along with six members of the Los Angeles Congressional Delegation, sent a letter to the National Park Service (NPS) regarding its recently released draft report on the Rim of the Valley Special Resources Study. The study examined the possibility of expanding the boundary of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area […]

Climbing to Fight Cancer

Climbing to Fight Cancer

By Mary O’KEEFE This weekend three members of the Montrose Search and Rescue team will be climbing a mountain to bring awareness to and support for the fight against breast cancer. Mike Leum, Cindy England and Robert Sheedy will be climbing Oregon’s Mt. Hood for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s “Climb to Fight Breast […]

“You Don’t Listen” Protesters Say to HSR

“You Don’t Listen” Protesters Say to HSR

By Mary O’KEEFE Members of several communities joined in protest against the high-speed rail routes that would, according to them, divide their cities and decimate their homes and way of life. Calling it a Unity Rally, residents gathered on Tuesday from the Central Valley, Acton, Sylmar and Santa Clarita as well as the foothills communities […]

Firemen Turn On the Heat at Fashion Show

Firemen Turn On the Heat at Fashion Show

By McKenna MIDDLETON The second annual Glendale Firefighters’ Walk in Fashion at the Glendale Galleria mixed fashion and fundraising on June 6. The event began at 1 p.m. on the second floor of the Bloomingdale’s wing at the mall. A sleek white catwalk was set up in front of Bloomingdale’s to accommodate the afternoon of […]

Plenty Found on Honolulu Avenue

Plenty Found on Honolulu Avenue

By Marissa GOULD Though the official start of summer is still a few weeks off, it was summer-like temperatures that the Crescenta Valley community enjoyed at the annual Montrose Arts & Crafts Festival held last weekend. As in years past, attendees experienced live music, fun and, most importantly, some fine artists. This was the 32nd […]

From the Desk of the Publisher

Cheering our Local Youth Being involved with Prom Plus (not to mention having four sons of my own), I have the opportunity to interact with our local teens and young adults. I have heard sad tales of kids whose parents are addicted to one thing or another, who have kicked their kid out of their […]