The new residential waste hauler Burrtec Trash will be holding two informational meetings at the La Crescenta Library community room, 2809 Foothill Blvd. this coming Saturday at 11 a.m. and Tuesday at 7 p.m. The new company takes over from Allied Waste in April.
By Charly SHELTON Becoming an Eagle Scout is a right of passage to manhood for many in the Boy Scouts of America. It signifies a Scout’s dedication to the organization, its ideals and its fellow members. On Feb. 20, the Verdugo Hills Council held its annual Eagle Scout Recognition Banquet at the Angeles National Golf […]
By Joyce LEE The Teens MOVE (Many Opportunities for Volunteer and Employment) Fair 2014, sponsored by the Foothills YMCA and Crescenta Valley High School PTSA, took place on the school campus on Feb. 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Booths were set up around the quad area by local businesses and organizations to provide […]
Last Sunday’s Founder’s Day celebrated the 101st birthday of Montrose. Hundreds turned out for the day long celebration that included the weekly Harvest Market with expanded kid’s attractions, information booths on local organizations, merchants’ booths and sidewalk sales. Vistors enjoyed two live bands as they dined on specialty menu items from local restaurants. An award […]
Confessions of a Foodie One reason I think people enjoy the holiday season is because of the wide variety of food available. Baked goods, specialty breads and candies are bountiful, tempting us to indulge. Typically, when January rolls around, we’re left with a sugar hangover while searching for the phone number of the nearest weight […]
All lanes of the westbound Foothill (210) freeway are closed at Windsor Avenue in Altadena due to a police investigation. “[We] received a call at 3 a.m. [concerning] a body in the [freeway] lanes,” said California Highway Patrol Officer Rubio. CHP discovered a man’s body on the freeway. There was no vehicle found nearby and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Get ready – Southern California is about to experience something a little unusual – rain. The rain that the state needs so badly is heading our way in the form of two storms. The first, and smaller one, will hit the central coast Wednesday morning and is expected to arrive in the […]
First-of-its-Kind Bill Prepares for the Next Step in the Legislative Process Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) announced that he is taking the next step in introducing the nation’s first ever “wiki bill” today, encouraging interested individuals to finalize and submit their proposed legislative language to amend California’s Probate Code by March 7, 2014. The Probate Code […]
Rep. Adam Schiff has announced the launch the first annual congressional science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) academic competition, the House Student App Challenge, for the 28th Congressional District. The theme for the first year of the competition is Computer Science, challenging students to develop an application (“app”). Established by the U.S. House of Representatives […]