By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Despite rainy skies, families were undeterred when heading to Montrose for its annual Kids ’n’ Kritters event, a free event presented by the Montrose Shopping Park Assn. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. The event featured animals, both exotic and domestic, various first responders including representatives from the California Highway […]
The Glendale Police Dept. (GPD) has concluded a financial crimes investigation involving an organized retail fraud scheme targeting Nordstrom. The case originated when a Nordstrom employee at the Glendale location identified a suspect attempting to return a counterfeit item in February 2026. On March 10, 2026, an officer assigned to the Downtown Policing Unit was […]
May 2 1200 block of El Vago Street in La Cañada Flintridge, deputies responded to a call concerning a residential burglary. Surveillance footage revealed three suspects. All suspects wore black hoodies, black ski masks, black pants and gloves. They entered the backyard of the residence from the side of the home. They walked to the […]
The14th Annual Kids & Kritters Day will be celebrated on Sunday, May 3 in the Montrose Shopping Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. By Mary O’KEEFE There will be a lot of things to do – both by kids and “kritters” – at the annual Kids & Kritters Day on Sunday, May 3 in […]
By Julie BUTCHER “This is the first dog to ever pee in a Council chamber,” said Kevin McManus embarrassedly after five-month-old puppy Sweet Pea relieved herself on the carpet at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Glendale City Council. McManus is the director of Public Relations and Communications for the Pasadena Humane Society. Sweet Pea showed […]
By Mary O’KEEFE There is an important town hall meeting scheduled on May 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rosemont Middle School cafetorium concerning the development proposed at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Briggs Avenue by Abode Communities. The town hall is hosted by the Crescenta Valley Town Council and follows another contentious […]
And What A Fair It Was! This past Saturday was the CV Chamber of Commerce Hometown Country Fair – and what a Fair it was! Attendees had the chance to see the regular participants including the petting zoo, classic and vintage cars and a variety of food trucks. There were some newcomers to the Fair, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE I got a call last week from a reader who wanted to talk to me about something happening in our community but added that he liked reading this column. He is a sci-fi fan (like me) and understood the references I make from science fiction films, TV shows like “The Twilight Zone” […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Under cloudy (but not rainy) skies, the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce held its annual Hometown Country Fair at Crescenta Valley Park on Saturday. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., attendees to the free event could visit the more than 40 vendors featured, chat with first responders, purchase some “Fair food” from […]
Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday morning, May 2. 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 […]