Christmas Tree Lighting Canceled

Supervisor Barger’s office announced that, given the area fires and wind conditions, tonight’s Christmas Tree Lighting event at the La Crescenta Library is canceled in the interest of public safety. The celebration will be held later this month.

Dunsmore Elementary Will be Released Early

Important Messages from GUSD Out of an abundance of caution, Dunsmore Elementary School has called for an early release today due to the Creek Fire. All EEELP programs at Dunsmore have been canceled. Students who are unable to be picked up early will be taken by bus to Crescenta Valley High School. Dunsmore families received […]

Creek Fire Update

Video from early morning evacuations at Santiago Estates in Sylmar. UPDATE 12:55 p.m. LAFD has just released the below update: Update Brush Fire; 12:55PM; 11350 N Riverwood Dr; Tujunga / Sunland; #CreekFire updated Size at 11,000 acres. Fire has jumped the 210 Freeway and extended into the #ShadowHills area. A current, interactive google map of […]

Gobbling the Pavement

By Mary O’KEEFE For many, Thanksgiving Day began with an early morning 3.2-mile run and a donation for those in need. The occasion was the 24th Annual Thanksgiving Day Run and Food Drive that has become a foothill tradition that fills Memorial Park with runners, walkers and supporters of all ages. Cindy Crane had been […]

Lighting of the La Crescenta Christmas Tree

Lighting of the La Crescenta Christmas Tree

The community is invited to a new holiday tradition. By Mary O’KEEFE The annual lighting ceremony of the La Crescenta Christmas tree will be on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library. Three years ago, Robbyn Battles, then-president of the Crescenta Valley Town Council, wanted a holiday celebration that was specific […]

Legionnaires’ Found at Disneyland

By Charly SHELTON Twelve cases of Legionnaires’ disease in people ages 52-94 were traced to Anaheim at the end of last month. Of these eight had visited Disneyland and one was a cast member of the theme park. Exposures ranged between Sept. 12  and Sept. 27. Immediately upon notification of the increased number of cases […]

Tis the Season for Theft

Tis the Season for Theft

By Mary O’KEEFE This is the time of season for shopping. Whether shopping along Honolulu Avenue and Foothill Boulevard or ordering online, people need to be aware that this is also the best time for criminal opportunists to do their own type of shopping, including checking cars for unlocked doors and picking up packages dropped […]

Weather in the Foothills

The work an unknown good man has done is like a vein of water flowing hidden underground, secretly making the ground green. ~ Thomas Carlyle, Scottish poet Water…     We are surrounded by it. It covers over 70% of the earth’s surface and makes up approximately 60% of the human body. So why are so […]

Moss Supermarket Closed But SPUDDS Still Going Strong

By Mary O’KEEFE The sign on the door of Moss Supermarket at 2931 Honolulu Ave. reads “Notice of Eviction.” According to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept., the notice to vacate that had been ordered by the court was presented on Oct. 31. It appears the store’s phone has been shut off as well. Moss Supermarket […]

Santa Claus is Coming … for Breakfast

Santa Claus is Coming … for Breakfast

By Mary O’KEEFE For 26 years, the La Crescenta Woman’s Club, Junior Section, has hosted Breakfast with Santa at its clubhouse at 4004 La Crescenta Ave. The event will be held this year on Dec. 9 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Breakfast is served until 10 a.m. Each year kids and adults have a […]