Facing the Challenge

“I do not think there is any thrill that can go through the human heart like that felt by the inventor as he sees some creation of the brain unfolding to success . . .” ~ Nikola Tesla By Mary O’KEEFE That anxious, proud, positive and terrified feeling of the inventor was evident at Jet […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Dec. 4 Angeles Crest Highway mile marker 47.50, a man reported that after he had gone camping he loaded several items including rifles into his camper and headed down the Crest. He stopped at Charlton Flats to walk his dog. He believes this is where someone entered his camper and stole the items between 8 […]

Wind Damage and Planned Power Outages

Wind Damage and Planned Power Outages

By Mary O’KEEFE and Robin GOLDSWORTHY Some residents in La Crescenta, Montrose and La Cañada have received letters from Southern California Edison concerning maintenance interruption of power. According to David Song, SCE spokesman, just because one home on a street receives the notice does not mean the neighboring homes will be affected. It may be […]

Council Votes in Term Limits

By Brian CHERNICK In a significant move for Glendale City Council, members of the council voted unanimously in favor of bringing forth a ballot measure to voters in April instituting council term limits. The measure would give Glendale residents the opportunity to approve a limit of up to three consecutive terms. Currently there are no […]

Supervisor Honored at Tree Lighting

By Mary O’KEEFE The La Crescenta community came together on Thursday for the lighting of the Christmas tree in front of the La Crescenta Library. The event saw well over 100 people in attendance and was one of the last events attended by Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich. Community members spoke of Antonovich’s leadership […]

Dining with Santa, Dancing to Swing

Dining with Santa, Dancing to Swing

By Mary O’KEEFE This is the 25th year the La Crescenta Woman’s Club will be hosting Breakfast with Santa. The family event is Saturday and, for many, it has become a tradition, with those who once attended as kids now bringing their own children to the holiday event. It is also a time to celebrate […]

Winds Play Havoc in Crescenta Valley

Winds Play Havoc in Crescenta Valley

Wind gusts up to 35 mph have caused trees to topple throughout the Crescenta Valley. In the 2300 block of Honolulu Avenue in the Montrose Shopping Park, a good sized tree succumbed to the winds. According to MSPA business administrator Dale Dawson, an arborist has been sent for. “The way the tree fell has not […]

BREAKING: Officer Involved Shooting Leads to Pursuit

Today at 1:02 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop at Boston Avenue and Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta. Upon contact the male driver of the vehicle produced a handgun and the officer fired one round. A pursuit ensued and the vehicle was lost in the area of Tujunga. The investigation is ongoing.

Four Cars Involved in Accident on Verdugo Road

A driver that was traveling southbound in the 3300 block of Verdugo Road this afternoon apparently lost control of her c ar. She hit a parked car on the shoulder on the west side of the street. The impact pushed the parked vehicle into another vehicle which in turn sideswiped another car before coming to […]

Anniversary on Mt. Baldy

Anniversary on Mt. Baldy

By Charly SHELTON The day after Thanksgiving is many things to many people. It is the national holiday Native American Heritage Day, in the stores and malls around the country it is Black Friday and, for Cynthia Moyneur England, it is an anniversary day. Twenty-five years ago, she and then 11-year-old Ryan McIntosh spent a […]