Controversy Is Not Welcomed

By Brian CHERNICK Two newly installed Welcome to Glendale monument signs in the northern portion of Glendale have reignited a dispute between members of the community and residents of the unincorporated areas of La Crescenta. The two signs welcoming visitors into North Glendale, which were approved by Glendale City Council in May of last year, […]

LAUSD School Closures for Dec 6, 2017 due to Creek Fire

Current as of 4:45 p.m. on Dec 5 According to LAUSD Board Member Kelly Gonez, the following schools will be closed on Dec 6 due to the Creek Fire: Mt. Gleeson Middle School, Verdugo Hills High School, Apperson Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School, Pinewood Early Education Center, Pinewood Elementary School, Stonehurst Elementary School, Clear […]

Creek Fire Continues to Burn

Fire can be seen at Marybell and Wentworth in Shadow Hills. By Mary O’KEEFE The farthest west mandatory evacuation for the Creek Fire is Haines Canyon. From Haines Canyon east to Lowell Avenue is voluntary evacuation, said Maria Grycan, LA County Fire Dept. spokeswoman. The Creek Fire has consumed 11,000 acres as of 2:30 p.m. […]

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted For Creek Fire

The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of California to combat the Creek Fire burning in Los Angeles County. On Dec. 5, the State of California submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for the Creek Fire. At the […]

Christmas Tree Lighting Canceled

Supervisor Barger’s office announced that, given the area fires and wind conditions, tonight’s Christmas Tree Lighting event at the La Crescenta Library is canceled in the interest of public safety. The celebration will be held later this month.

Dunsmore Elementary Will be Released Early

Important Messages from GUSD Out of an abundance of caution, Dunsmore Elementary School has called for an early release today due to the Creek Fire. All EEELP programs at Dunsmore have been canceled. Students who are unable to be picked up early will be taken by bus to Crescenta Valley High School. Dunsmore families received […]

Creek Fire Update

Video from early morning evacuations at Santiago Estates in Sylmar. UPDATE 12:55 p.m. LAFD has just released the below update: Update Brush Fire; 12:55PM; 11350 N Riverwood Dr; Tujunga / Sunland; #CreekFire updated Size at 11,000 acres. Fire has jumped the 210 Freeway and extended into the #ShadowHills area. A current, interactive google map of […]

Gobbling the Pavement

By Mary O’KEEFE For many, Thanksgiving Day began with an early morning 3.2-mile run and a donation for those in need. The occasion was the 24th Annual Thanksgiving Day Run and Food Drive that has become a foothill tradition that fills Memorial Park with runners, walkers and supporters of all ages. Cindy Crane had been […]

Lighting of the La Crescenta Christmas Tree

Lighting of the La Crescenta Christmas Tree

The community is invited to a new holiday tradition. By Mary O’KEEFE The annual lighting ceremony of the La Crescenta Christmas tree will be on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library. Three years ago, Robbyn Battles, then-president of the Crescenta Valley Town Council, wanted a holiday celebration that was specific […]