LA County Sees Lowest Number of New COVID-19 Deaths Since March Likely Due to Weekend Reporting Lag The Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed one new death and 663 new cases of confirmed COVID-19. This is the lowest number of new deaths reported since March. However, Public Health cautions the […]
Smoke advisory continues due to Bobcat Fire from Monday, Sept. 28 through Tuesday, Sept. 29. This advisory is in effect through Tuesday afternoon. South Coast AQMD will issue an update if additional information becomes available. The Bobcat Fire is burning north of Azusa, Duarte, Monrovia, and Arcadia in the Angeles National Forest and is affecting […]
Unified Incident Commanders and cooperating agencies continue to evaluate all evacuated areas daily. A Red Flag Warning will be in effect until 5 p.m. today, Monday. As a result, no evacuation orders or warnings will be lifted today. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL REMAIN UNDER EVACUATION ORDER: Paradise Springs – South of Big Pines Highway, east […]
The Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 34 new deaths and 1,401 new cases of confirmed COVID-19. Today is the highest number of new cases reported within the last two weeks. To date, Public Health has identified 265,775 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County, and a […]
In anticipation of next week’s heat wave, the City of Glendale Community Services & Parks Dept. is opening its doors at select community centers to serve as cooling centers from Tuesday, Sept. 29 through Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. The City of Glendale is highly encouraging those who do not have a cool place to be […]
The following are statistics on the Bobcat Fire provided by John Clearwater of the U.S. Forest Service – Angeles National Forest: Size: Approximately 113,986 acres Percent Contained: 50% Cause: Under Investigation Resources Assigned: 1,613 personnel Engines: 170 Handcrews: 25 Helicopters: 11 Dozers: 23 Water tenders: 10 Road Closures: – All roads leading into San Gabriel […]
As if they aren’t burdened enough, firefighters leaving the Bobcat Fire came upon another small fire in the Angeles National Forest. By Mary O’KEEFE The U.S. Forest Service is asking for the public’s help with information concerning a fire that began on Sunday, Sept. 20 around 5 p.m. at mile marker 28 off the Angeles […]
By Brandon HENSLEY During the community comments part of the virtual Crescenta Valley Town Council meeting on Sept. 17 concerns were raised over the installation of potential walkways and trails extending from Eagle Canyon to Two Strike Park. Ideas from LA County Parks and Recreation surrounding an Eagle Canyon trail have been around for years, […]
By Julie BUTCHER The Glendale City Council took time at its Tuesday night meeting to honor and say farewell to retiring Manager Yasmin Beers, who leaves this week after 33 years of service to the City of Glendale. “I am saddened that you have left us,” said Councilmember Ara Najarian. “While we recognize your decades […]
Crime information is from both LASD-CV Sheriff’s Station and Glendale Police Dept. Sept. 18 4400 Ocean View Boulevard in Montrose, a resident locked his vehicle’s door and went into his home. When he returned the next morning he found the driver’s side door was ajar, the interior of the vehicle ransacked and items were stolen. […]