IN Brief

Rosemont Preserve News On Sunday, March 16, there is an “open gate” event at the Rosemont Preserve that offers a chance to visit the preserve and wander the trail at the visitor’s own pace, enjoying the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. The gate will be open from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., […]

Improvements Coming to Verdugo and Honolulu

By Ted AYALA Drivers traveling through the intersection of Verdugo Boulevard and Honolulu Avenue had soon better allow a little extra time for their commute. City of Glendale Public Works is breaking ground on a street improvement project that will give a facelift to the intersection. According to the agency’s director, Steve Zurn, the improvements […]

No Grumpiness Here – Johnny Blood is Ready for Any Challenge

Whether on the drums or a service project, this CV youth has a willingness to help and a “can-do” attitude. By Isiah REYES For the past nine years, Crescenta Valley High School senior John Blood has been drumming a steady rhythm into the hearts of everyone who has had the pleasure to hear him play. […]

Services Planned for Officer

Memorial services are being held today, Thursday, March 13 at 9 a.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St. in Los Angeles to honor LAPD Officer Nicholas Lee who was killed in a tragic traffic collision on Friday, March 7. The memorial service will be held inside the cathedral […]

Agreement Reached in Drayman Case

By Mary O’KEEFE Today in Los Angeles Superior Court, Judge Stephen Marcus accepted a plea agreement in the case of John Drayman. The plea was for counts one, two and 25. Count one was for the embezzlement of funds from the Montrose Shopping Park Assn., two was giving false statement in a state tax return […]

High Wind and Red Flag Warnings Issued

By Mary O’KEEFE The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning and Red Flag Warning for the Ventura and Los Angeles counties including portions of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. The High Wind Warning is in effect tonight from 10 p.m. to Wednesday at 3 p.m. The Red Flag Warning is […]

Rep. Schiff: Administration Must Provide Post-9/11 Detention and Interrogation Report to Congress and American Public

   Today, Rep. Adam Schiff, a senior Member of the House Intelligence Committee, released the following statement after a speech delivered in the Senate by Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein: “The House and Senate Intelligence Committees have long worked closely with the Intelligence Community to ensure that not only are we protecting our country from possible attack, […]

Gatto Honors La Cañada Olympian as Woman of the Year

   Assemblyman Mike Gatto and the California Legislative Women’s Caucus honored Olympian Kate Hansen yesterday at the “Woman of the Year” awards ceremony at the State Capitol in Sacramento.  The awards ceremony commemorates women who have made a great contribution to California and who have inspired women and girls in California and beyond. Kate Hansen, […]

Gatto’s Bill to Force Hit-and-Run Offenders Off California Roadways Finds Support from Public Safety Committee

Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s  message to the Assembly Public Safety Committee was direct and to the point on Tuesday, “If you hit someone with your vehicle, you must stop.  If you don’t, you should lose your license.”  The committee agreed, passing Gatto’s legislation to increase penalties for those who flee the scene of an accident by […]