Antonovich Urges County residents to celebrate safely and responsibly Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich urges county citizens to refrain from using dangerous fireworks when celebrating the Fourth of July holiday. “July 4th is a celebration of America’s freedom – but with our freedom comes responsibility,” said Supervisor Antonovich.“Fireworks of any type are illegal in the unincorporated areas […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The water main break that created a large sink hole, traffic problems and, for a while, a river of water rushing down Verdugo Road on Tuesday is scheduled to be repaired and the road back to normal by Friday. “We are planning to pave [Thursday] around noon. Right now [crews] are removing […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “One in five women is sexually assaulted in college,” states a report by the White House Task Force to Protect Students From Sexual Assault 2014. In a federally funded 2007 Campus Sexual Assault Study of 5,466 women, 28.5% reported having experienced an attempted or completed sexual assault either before or since entering […]
By Joyce LEE, intern Car lovers in the Crescenta Valley community can add one more item to their list of summer things to do: attend the 13th annual Montrose Car show on Sunday, July 6. With the addition of an exotic car section to the traditional show of classic cars and hot rods, this year’s […]
By Ted AYALA Paula Devine’s electoral victory onto the Glendale City Council last month was certified by the Los Angeles County Registrar/Recorder on Tuesday, clearing the way for her formal swearing-in ceremony next Tuesday. Though the chances for an upset were slim, the runner-up for the open council seat, Vartan Gharapetian, declined to concede defeat […]
By Isiah REYES The 710 Freeway extension project was the main topic covered at the Crescenta Valley Community Association meeting on June 26. Members at the meeting voiced their concern about the completion of the 710 Freeway in Alhambra, which could cause more congestion, more noise and more air pollution to the foothills since it […]
By Mary O’KEEFE La Crescenta residents in the area of Hopeton Road have reported seeing a bear in recent weeks. The “big” bear has also been reportedly seen on Hawkridge Drive. Living in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains bears, mountain lions and other wildlife are part of daily life; however, there are a […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The 4th of July weekend is filled with events in addition to Friday’s fireworks celebration at La Crescenta Elementary School and the July 6 Montrose Car Show. The Sunland-Tujunga Elks Lodge will be spending Independence Day helping veterans. Today, Thursday, the Elks will be continuing to prepare food for the VA Sepulveda […]
The Pasadena Humane Society is teaming up with Assemblymembers Mike Gatto, Chris Holden and Ed Chau to host a free pet adoption event. On Tuesday, July 8 the PHS will waive all adoption fees for dogs, cats, rabbits and birds, including fees for the first round of appropriate vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, and microchips for cats, […]
By Jason KUROSU Once a purely nomadic endeavor, the Museum of Neon Art (MONA) took the next step towards establishing a permanent home in Glendale on Thursday night. MONA founders and board members took part in a lighting ceremony in front of the site in the 200 block of South Brand Boulevard, illuminating the diver […]