As sectors reopen in LA County, the Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health (Public Health) highlights infection control and distancing as the best ways to avoid becoming infected with COVID-19, and cautions daily testing is not a substitute for these safety measures. The most effective way to prevent transmission is always wearing a cloth […]
The Nov. 3 election is a little over three weeks away. Voting in Los Angeles County has already begun at the LA County Registrar’s headquarters at 12400 Imperial Highway, third floor in Norwalk 90650. Vote-by-mail ballots have been sent out to all registered voters in California. Voters can fill out their ballots and mail it […]
CURRENT CONDITIONS as of 8:56 a.m. Today’s fire behavior is expected to mainly consist of smoldering where heat exists within existing footprint. Most areas of the fire will consist of firefighters mopping up, patrolling and improving containment lines. An exception is an interior island northeast of Mt. Wilson. This area of the fire will continue […]
From USDA Forest Service: CURRENT CONDITIONS: Overnight firefighters observed minimal fire activity and no fire growth. Isolated pockets of fire are still present in the Mt. Wilson area on the northern slope and firefighting priorities are to protect the observatory and communications sites there. Smoke from this area will remain visible and may make smoke […]
By Mary O’KEEFE As of Wednesday morning, the Bobcat Fire burned about 114,202 acres and was 62% contained. There were 1,363 personnel fighting the fire including 119 engines, 23 hand crews, 14 air support, 13 bulldozers and 13 water tenders. On Tuesday night fire crews focused on strengthening containment lines, monitoring areas for spot fires […]
Unexpected expenses to make repairs to the Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall have veterans turning for help to the community it serves. By Mary O’KEEFE The veterans of American Legion Post 288 are well known for their community outreach. They host bingo fundraisers for numerous non-profit organizations, sponsor a Boy Scout troop, offer scholarships and donate […]
Sept. 25 1600 block of Leycross Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, deputies responded to a burglary call at a home. Deputies surrounded the home and conducted “call-outs” via a public address system. When there was no response deputies approached the home to check for signs of burglary. They found a door unlocked but no signs […]
On Wednesday the Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health reported seeing progress in key indicators regarding COVID-19, including positivity rates, hospitalizations and deaths. On Wednesday, Public Health confirmed 30 new deaths due to COVID-19 in Los Angeles County and 1,063 new positive cases of COVID-19. The total number of deaths in LA County due […]