Battles Succeeds Davis as CVTC President

By Brandon HENSLEY After four years as president of the Crescenta Valley Town Council, Cheryl Davis gave her last address to council and audience members at the year-end meeting Dec. 19. After receiving a standing ovation and a bouquet of flowers, it was time to step down. “I need to cut back a little, and […]

Missing Bikers

By Mary O’KEEFE Four missing mountain bikers did not suffer any injuries from their unplanned overnight stay in the Angeles National Forest, said Lt. Angela Shepard. “They were uninjured. They took a wrong turn and ended up in Bear Canyon instead of JPL [Jet Propulsion Laboratory],” Shepard said. The four men had planned on biking […]

UPDATE: Missing Bikers Found

  By Mary O’KEEFE   UPDATE: The four missing mountain bikers did not suffer any injuries from their unplanned overnight stay in the Angeles National Forest, said Lt. Angela Shepard. “They were uninjured. They took a wrong turn and ended up in Bear Canyon instead of JPL [Jet Propulsion Laboratory],” Shepard said. The four men […]

Accident at Pennsylvania and Foothill

A traffic accident involving two vehicles has shut down lanes at the intersection at Pennsylvania Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. Emergency vehicles have responded, California Highway Patrol has no other information available at this time. Traffic is being diverted around the accident, expect delays.  Check with CVW for updates.    

County’s Standard & Poors Rating Raised

The County of Los Angeles received an upgrade in its long-term credit rating from Standard & Poor’s Rating Services, raising the County’s rating from AA to AA+. This is the highest credit rating ever assigned to the County by S&P. S&P’s outlook highlights the County’s strong general fund reserves, strong management practices, and budgetary flexibility and […]

Schiff and Members of LA Delegation Urge to Address Helicopter Noise

  Rep. Schiff and Members of Los Angeles Delegation Urge Appropriations Conferees to Include Provision Directing the Transportation Secretary and FAA to Address Helicopter Noise On Thursday, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank), along with Reps. Brad Sherman, Henry Waxman, Tony Cardenas and Alan Lowenthal, wrote to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Transportation Housing and […]

Crowd Protests Dam Project

Protestors turn out to voice opposition to changes at Devil’s Gate Dam. By Jason KUROSU A crowd could be seen gathering at Devil’s Gate Dam Saturday morning, initially clustered together to listen to speakers, then spread across the length of the dam hand-in-hand, shouting, “Save Hahamongna!” Since it was announced that the county would be […]

Advice to Heed: Have a Hiking Plan

By Mary O’KEEFE On Friday, members of the Montrose Search and Rescue Team responded to hikers who found themselves stuck on a cliff, unable to climb up or down. “A guy and his girlfriend went on a hike in the Sylmar area behind Veterans [Memorial] Park and got stuck cliff side,” said Mike Leum, MSR. […]

Giuseppe’s Honored by City Council for Meatballs, Rose Parade Fundraising

Giuseppe’s Honored by City Council for Meatballs, Rose Parade Fundraising

By Ted AYALA Montrose Italian restaurant Giuseppe’s Pizzeria was honored on Tuesday with a commendation from the Glendale City Council. The commendation was in recognition of the restaurant’s having been awarded the Taster’s Choice Award for its meatballs during this year’s 2014 Rose Float fundraiser meatball tasting competition. The city’s 2014 float entry prominently features […]

Prom Plus Home Tour and Boutique a Success

Prom Plus Home Tour and Boutique a Success

The Prom Plus Holiday Home Tour and Boutique was held on Saturday. The tour featured an unprecedented five properties for which tickets holders made a $25 donation. The tour included a walk through of JP Weaver Co. in Glendale. Since 1914 this company has been providing ornamental moldings, ceilings and fireplaces. Those who participated in […]