Wrecking Ball to miss Storybook House

Wrecking Ball to miss Storybook House

By Jason KUROSU Construction of a three story apartment complex in Montrose is currently underway, occurring on the same land as the last Storybook-style house in the Crescenta Valley, preserved only because of its historical import. The style is known by other names – Fairy Tale or Hansel and Gretel or Provincial Revivalism – and […]

Comfort Women Lawsuit Dismissed

By Ted AYALA The lawsuit pertaining to the controversial “comfort women” memorial in downtown Glendale was dismissed late Monday by a federal judge. According to the decision handed down by U.S. Central District of California Judge Percy Anderson, the monument does not violate the constitution as claimed in the lawsuit. “Glendale’s placement of the Comfort […]

IN Brief

Mt. Baldy Declared State of Emergency On Sunday, thunderstorms caused mudslides in the Mt. Baldy area of Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties that damaged homes and roads and led to the death of one person. On a motion by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously declared a local […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Aug. 2 2500 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta, Armenian National and Korean National flags were stolen from the front yard of the church. The poles holding the flags had been snapped at the bottom from their stands. Both the poles and the flags were missing. This incident occurred between noon on Aug. 1 […]

Project to bring Increased Traffic, Say Residents

By Michael J. ARVIZU A proposed construction project by Canyon Park Homes in the 12400 block of Big Tujunga Canyon Road in Tujunga has already raised eyebrows among residents concerned with the area’s fragile infrastructure and narrow roadway. The project is being billed as similar to one already taking place on Sister Elsie Drive in […]

Community Prepares for Annual National Night Out

Community Prepares for Annual National Night Out

The annual crime awareness campaign celebrates its 31st year with community events. By Jason KUROSU Since 1984, National Night Out has given neighborhoods across the country an opportunity to gather, get to know each other and discover resources for boosting awareness of crime within the community. Tuesday, Aug. 5 will be the 31st anniversary of […]