June 29 2600 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta, a 45-year-old La Crescenta man was arrested for being drunk in public. According to an LASD report, deputies responded to a report that a man was walking around the Ralphs Market shopping center with a can of beer in his hand. When the deputies arrived, […]
By Ted AYALA Cheer up, Oktoberfest fans! If you’re ale-ing (pun intended) because the region’s largest event is still a solid three months away, there’s good news. The Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce (MVCCC) is preparing to unfurl a new summer celebration that will give beer fans a taste of what is coming in October […]
‘No 710’ in Pasadena Parade Citizens opposing the 710 tunnel project are invited to march with others in the Festival of Balloons July 4th Parade from 10 a.m. to noon in Pasadena. Officials from La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, Sunland-Tujunga and Eagle Rock will join others to march to halt Metro’s […]
About 1,100 family, friends and classmates of fallen Green Beret Staff Sergeant Scott Studenmund attended a memorial service at Flintridge Preparatory School on June 21. Studenmund, who died June 9 at age 24, was cited as a generous, fearless hero and a wonderful friend, son and brother who followed a calling to serve his country. […]
Enjoying Some Summer Fun Some weekends are crazy busy, but then others … well, they can be darn near perfect. Take last weekend for example. I had business on Saturday that took me to the oh-so-wonderful town of Pt. Hueneme (just south of Oxnard). I spent many summers in Pt. Hueneme as a kid because […]
“The true meaning of America, you ask? It’s in a Texas rodeo, is a policeman’s badge, in the sound of laughing children, in a political rally, in a newspaper … In all these things, and many more, you’ll find America. In all these things, you’ll find freedom. And freedom is what America means to the […]
By Jason KUROSU Sporting goods giant Sports Chalet has been sold to Vestis Retail Group, which also owns Eastern Mountain Sports and Bob’s Stores. The Connecticut-based group purchased Sports Chalet for $17 million, bringing 55 years of local ownership to a close. Sports Chalet was founded in 1959 by Norbert and Irene Olberz, whose original […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police are asking for the public’s help in identifying three suspects wanted in regard to a vehicle burglary that occurred on Sunday between 3:15 p.m. and 3:25 p.m. in the 3700 block of Ocean View Boulevard. A woman who was a food vendor at the Montrose Harvest Market had placed her […]
Today is the last day to buy presale tickets for the 8th Annual Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association 4th of July Fireworks Celebration. The event, held yearly at Crescenta Valley High and La Crescenta Elementary schools, is a community favorite featuring carnival rides, food trucks, live music, family fun and, of course, a massive fireworks display […]