By Jason KUROSU The Crescenta Valley Town Council will make a motion on whether to approve the LA RICS cellphone tower proposal tonight, Thursday, a project that has some residents worried about negative health effects and declining property values. The tower would be constructed at the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station and is intended to give […]
The Glendale Police Dept. will be conducting a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation on June 22 in an effort to lower deaths and injuries. Extra officers will be on duty patrolling areas frequented by motorcyclists and where motorcycle crashes commonly occur. Officers will be monitoring motorcyclists and other types of drivers for violations that can […]
By Marissa GOULD Volunteers converged on the site of historic Rockhaven recently, armed with little more than scrub brushes, cleanser and determination. The former sanitarium, which was established in 1923 by nurse Agnes Richards, served women suffering from mental illness. Since its closure in 2004, the historic buildings have suffered from neglect, relying on time […]
By Ted AYALA On Tuesday night Glendale City Council approved a contract with Phoenix Decorating Company, paving the way for Glendale’s return to the Tournament of Roses Parade in 2016. The contract with Pasadena-based Phoenix is not to exceed $190,000 and includes a 5% contingency fee. Council on May 5 had appropriated $200,000 for the […]
The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA will hold its 2nd annual Free Adoption Day on June 30. The shelter, located at 361 S. Raymond Ave. in Pasadena, will be open for adoptions from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s event will be held in honor of board member Steve Johnson. Adoption fees will be […]
By Isiah REYES The Crescenta Valley Water District held a public hearing on Tuesday to listen to comments and concerns from the public about the proposed water rate increase, which would become effective July 1. The reasons given by the CVWD in proposing the water rate increase include the need to replace aging infrastructure. Some […]
June 13 4400 block of Alta Canyada Road in La Cañada Flintridge, a resident reported when she entered her home she saw several items along with a laptop computer on the floor. She also found items on the top of her desk had been moved and the window next to the desk, which was not […]
By Mary O’KEEFE There has been a lot of discussion lately regarding recent burglaries in the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County/La Crescenta. The concerns voiced from neighbor to neighbor seemed to be sparked by postings on social media sites. Tonight, Thursday, Sgt. Cynthia Gonzales will briefly discuss the recent burglary and other crime statistics […]
The Office of the City Clerk is currently accepting applications for the Audit Committee, Building & Fire Board of Appeals, and Historic Preservation Commission. Those interested in applying may download, complete, and print an application form on the City Clerk’s website or pick up an application from the Office of the City Clerk. Anyone interested in applying to be […]
Rep. Adam Schiff announced that the Appropriations Committee has once again included $5 million in funding in the Fiscal Year 2016 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill for a west coast earthquake earlywarning system. Last year, for the first time, Congress appropriated $5 million specifically for the system. This continued funding during a time of severe budget constraints demonstrates the importance […]