CRIME BLOTTER

Nov. 22 2600 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta, a 24-year-old La Crescenta woman was arrested for petty theft, shoplifting from Ralphs market. The woman entered the store about 6 a.m. She took a shopping cart and began walking around the store occasionally putting items in the cart. She spent a couple of hours […]

Good Time Planned for Taste of the Foothills

By Isiah REYES The CV Chamber of Commerce promises a great time for the entire family during its Taste of the Foothills on Dec. 10. “This year’s Taste of the Foothills offers not only a great selection of our restaurants, but some exciting new ones recently opened as well,” said Jean Maluccio of the CV […]

Danis Featured in Final Science Lecture Series

By Jason KUROSU Tuesday featured the final lecture in Glendale Community College’s Science Lecture Series, a series of free lectures attended by both faculty and students regarding alternative methods for treating ADHD. Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician Diane Danis described some of the techniques being explored outside of the standard treatment: medication. “Although medication is a […]

CV Sheriff’s Detectives Seek Public’s Help

On Friday, Nov. 21, at approximately 2 p.m., an unknown woman stole a wallet from a victim shopping at a grocery store in La Cañada Flintridge.  At 2:27 p.m. the female suspect (pictured below) used the victim’s stolen credit card to make a $2,000 cash advance at a bank in Montrose.  The suspect made two […]

Grant Awarded for $1.245 Million to Aid in Restoration of Big Tujunga Canyon Watershed on Angeles National Forest

The California Wildlife Conservation Board has awarded a grant to the National Forest Foundation for $1.245 million to assist with ecosystem recovery efforts on the Angeles National Forest. The project will be implemented throughout the Big Tujunga Canyon Watershed which is located just north of Sunland and Tujunga within the ANF and portions of the […]

Schiff Statement on Ferguson Decision

 Today, Tuesday, Rep. Adam Schiff, a former federal prosecutor who recently urged the Department of Justice to help fund local police departments’ purchase of small body-worn cameras in order to increase transparency, decrease tensions between police and community members, and create a record of events, released the following statement: “Last night, following the decision of […]

Help Sought on Shoplifter ID

By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police are asking for the public’s assistance with any information leading to the identification of a shoplifter that stole merchandise from Victoria’s Secret in the Glendale Galleria mall. On Oct. 24 at 1:30 p.m., a woman described as 45 to 52 years old, 5’5″ to 5’8″ tall with dark hair and […]

Rain or Shine – The Parade is Coming to Town

Rain or Shine – The Parade is Coming to Town

Plans are being finalized for the annual Montrose Glendale Christmas Parade, a holiday tradition in the foothills. By Mary O’KEEFE The 38th Annual Montrose Glendale Christmas Parade is quickly approaching and the grand marshal has been announced: it is Johnny Harrison. Anyone who has, or had, a child in the Glendale Unified School District will […]

Foothill Retirement Learns About a [Guide] Dog’s Life

By Jason KUROSU Captain, a 16-month-old black Labrador, worked hard on a recent Wednesday afternoon, even though much of his work time was spent lying on the floor of the Foothill Retirement Home in Tujunga. “Believe it or not, he’s working,” said his trainer, Judy Reilly, a volunteer with Guide Dogs of America. Wearing his […]