June 13 4400 block of Alta Canyada Road in La Cañada Flintridge, a resident reported when she entered her home she saw several items along with a laptop computer on the floor. She also found items on the top of her desk had been moved and the window next to the desk, which was not […]
By Mary O’KEEFE There has been a lot of discussion lately regarding recent burglaries in the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County/La Crescenta. The concerns voiced from neighbor to neighbor seemed to be sparked by postings on social media sites. Tonight, Thursday, Sgt. Cynthia Gonzales will briefly discuss the recent burglary and other crime statistics […]
The Office of the City Clerk is currently accepting applications for the Audit Committee, Building & Fire Board of Appeals, and Historic Preservation Commission. Those interested in applying may download, complete, and print an application form on the City Clerk’s website or pick up an application from the Office of the City Clerk. Anyone interested in applying to be […]
Rep. Adam Schiff announced that the Appropriations Committee has once again included $5 million in funding in the Fiscal Year 2016 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill for a west coast earthquake earlywarning system. Last year, for the first time, Congress appropriated $5 million specifically for the system. This continued funding during a time of severe budget constraints demonstrates the importance […]
On Friday, Rep. Adam Schiff along with six members of the Los Angeles Congressional Delegation, sent a letter to the National Park Service (NPS) regarding its recently released draft report on the Rim of the Valley Special Resources Study. The study examined the possibility of expanding the boundary of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area […]
By Mary O’KEEFE This weekend three members of the Montrose Search and Rescue team will be climbing a mountain to bring awareness to and support for the fight against breast cancer. Mike Leum, Cindy England and Robert Sheedy will be climbing Oregon’s Mt. Hood for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s “Climb to Fight Breast […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Members of several communities joined in protest against the high-speed rail routes that would, according to them, divide their cities and decimate their homes and way of life. Calling it a Unity Rally, residents gathered on Tuesday from the Central Valley, Acton, Sylmar and Santa Clarita as well as the foothills communities […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON The second annual Glendale Firefighters’ Walk in Fashion at the Glendale Galleria mixed fashion and fundraising on June 6. The event began at 1 p.m. on the second floor of the Bloomingdale’s wing at the mall. A sleek white catwalk was set up in front of Bloomingdale’s to accommodate the afternoon of […]
By Marissa GOULD Though the official start of summer is still a few weeks off, it was summer-like temperatures that the Crescenta Valley community enjoyed at the annual Montrose Arts & Crafts Festival held last weekend. As in years past, attendees experienced live music, fun and, most importantly, some fine artists. This was the 32nd […]
Cheering our Local Youth Being involved with Prom Plus (not to mention having four sons of my own), I have the opportunity to interact with our local teens and young adults. I have heard sad tales of kids whose parents are addicted to one thing or another, who have kicked their kid out of their […]