By Isiah REYES The 710 Freeway extension project was the main topic covered at the Crescenta Valley Community Association meeting on June 26. Members at the meeting voiced their concern about the completion of the 710 Freeway in Alhambra, which could cause more congestion, more noise and more air pollution to the foothills since it […]
By Mary O’KEEFE La Crescenta residents in the area of Hopeton Road have reported seeing a bear in recent weeks. The “big” bear has also been reportedly seen on Hawkridge Drive. Living in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains bears, mountain lions and other wildlife are part of daily life; however, there are a […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The 4th of July weekend is filled with events in addition to Friday’s fireworks celebration at La Crescenta Elementary School and the July 6 Montrose Car Show. The Sunland-Tujunga Elks Lodge will be spending Independence Day helping veterans. Today, Thursday, the Elks will be continuing to prepare food for the VA Sepulveda […]
The Pasadena Humane Society is teaming up with Assemblymembers Mike Gatto, Chris Holden and Ed Chau to host a free pet adoption event. On Tuesday, July 8 the PHS will waive all adoption fees for dogs, cats, rabbits and birds, including fees for the first round of appropriate vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, and microchips for cats, […]
By Jason KUROSU Once a purely nomadic endeavor, the Museum of Neon Art (MONA) took the next step towards establishing a permanent home in Glendale on Thursday night. MONA founders and board members took part in a lighting ceremony in front of the site in the 200 block of South Brand Boulevard, illuminating the diver […]
June 29 2600 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta, a 45-year-old La Crescenta man was arrested for being drunk in public. According to an LASD report, deputies responded to a report that a man was walking around the Ralphs Market shopping center with a can of beer in his hand. When the deputies arrived, […]
By Ted AYALA Cheer up, Oktoberfest fans! If you’re ale-ing (pun intended) because the region’s largest event is still a solid three months away, there’s good news. The Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce (MVCCC) is preparing to unfurl a new summer celebration that will give beer fans a taste of what is coming in October […]
‘No 710’ in Pasadena Parade Citizens opposing the 710 tunnel project are invited to march with others in the Festival of Balloons July 4th Parade from 10 a.m. to noon in Pasadena. Officials from La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, Sunland-Tujunga and Eagle Rock will join others to march to halt Metro’s […]
About 1,100 family, friends and classmates of fallen Green Beret Staff Sergeant Scott Studenmund attended a memorial service at Flintridge Preparatory School on June 21. Studenmund, who died June 9 at age 24, was cited as a generous, fearless hero and a wonderful friend, son and brother who followed a calling to serve his country. […]
Enjoying Some Summer Fun Some weekends are crazy busy, but then others … well, they can be darn near perfect. Take last weekend for example. I had business on Saturday that took me to the oh-so-wonderful town of Pt. Hueneme (just south of Oxnard). I spent many summers in Pt. Hueneme as a kid because […]