Assemblyman Mike Gatto took bold new action today in his ongoing efforts to curb the epidemic of hit-and-runs in California, introducing legislation to create a “Yellow Alert” system to help catch hit-and-run offenders. Gatto’s bill, AB 47, would allow law-enforcement agencies to use the existing Emergency Alert System (of which “Amber” Alerts […]
NASA’s first spacecraft dedicated to measuring carbon dioxide levels in Earth’s atmosphere is in final preparations for a July 1 launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) mission will provide a more complete, global picture of the human and natural sources of carbon dioxide, as well as carbon dioxide’s “sinks,” […]
By Isiah REYES On Saturday, June 14 the community is invited to a ceremony at the Montrose Vietnam Memorial in honor of Flag Week. Flag Week is an expansion of Flag Day, which commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States in 1777. Montrose resident Vito Cannella is one of the few people […]
With his cancer in remission, Mustapha Khawaja packs his bags to head to South America. By Jason KUROSU Just over a year ago, Mustapha Khawaja was preparing to attend college at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, when swelling in his right lymph node led to an unfortunate diagnosis: acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Though his treatment is not yet […]
Riverwalk Workday Join the Glendale Narrows Riverwalk volunteers on Saturday, June 14 from 8 a.m. to noon for the Riverwalk Workday. Help is needed for the maintenance in the landscaped areas along the trail. Participants should wear sturdy shoes, protective clothing including long pants, hat and sun protection. Those who have hand clippers and work […]
Recently, local advocate Hannah Sheklow joined former state Assemblymember Anthony Portantino on his public policy talk show “The Question Is” for a candid discussion on teen safety. The two were joined by Ann Ortega, program coordinator for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Services at Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services. Portantino first heard Sheklow speak at […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Joshua Corbett, 39, from La Crescenta pled not guilty on Tuesday to felony counts of first degree residential burglary, stalking and possession of a machine gun. Corbett allegedly broke into the Los Angeles home of actress Sandra Bullock early on Sunday morning. “The police responded to a 911 call,” said district attorney […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “It was a complete surprise.” That was the reaction from Rosemont Middle School teacher Terry Parker to the news he was the recipient of the Los Angeles County Industrial Technology Education Association Middle School Teacher of the Year. A long title that, simply put, means Mr. Parker was recognized for what he […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Flintridge Preparatory School is mourning one of their own as word came of the death of Scott Studenmund who was among the five military personnel killed during a U.S. military engagement on Monday while serving in Afghanistan. “Five American troops were killed yesterday during a security operation in southern Afghanistan. Investigators are […]
Anything else you’re interested in is not going to happen if you can’t breathe the air and drink the water. Don’t sit this one out. Do something. You are by accident of fate alive at an absolutely critical moment in the history of our planet.”Carl Sagan We who live in the unincorporated portion of Los […]