By Mary O’KEEFE A patrol unit conducts a routine traffic stop. Suddenly the driver jumps out and begins to fire his weapon toward the police, who return fire. “Partner, are you hit?” asks an officer. “Yes,” comes the answer. The gunman runs into a parking structure and out of sight. The uninjured officer pulls his […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Students at Cloud Preschool in La Crescenta had a special treat on Tuesday when members of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s-Crescenta Valley Station and Montrose Search and Rescue came for a visit. Deputy Eddie Tsuang and MSR members Fred Koegler and Steve Goldsworthy started the morning off showing the gear to the youngest […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale Fire Dept. responded to reports of smoke coming from the Images Hair Salon in the 2200 block of Honolulu Avenue on Tuesday around 4:30 p.m. According to Glendale Fire Captain Scott McMahon, after investigating the scene there was no threat of fire.
By Mary O’KEEFE While many were enjoying Christmas day, two women took off on a hike that would eventually have them climbing six peaks in the Angeles National Forest and ending with an unscheduled meeting with members of the Montrose Search and Rescue team. “The women were able to get into an area of cell […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A Park Needs Assessment workshop sponsored by the Crescenta Valley Town Council will be held on Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Rosemont Middle School auditorium. The County of Los Angeles is in the process of studying park and recreation facilities to better understand how to improve, expand and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE With the rains, colder temperatures and just normal fall flu season, there are a few things people can do to help protect them against illness. “We’ve been seeing it all this season,” said Dr. John Rodarte, with Descanso Pediatrics in La Cañada. “From stomach viruses to strep throat and upper respiratory infections.” […]
Photo by Mary O’KEEFE Heavy rains downed power lines in the 2400 block of Montrose Avenue on Tuesday interrupting electricity for several blocks. Living up to the hype, El Niño arrived knocking out power and drenching the foothills. By Charly SHELTON It finally happened. The long-awaited “Godzilla El Niño” […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley High School Falkon 589 robotics team could be found at the high school despite it being winter break. Team members were on campus cleaning their classroom and robot shop in preparation for a new season of competition. “We are getting ready for the new season, which starts on Saturday […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Liquid that is 42 degrees Fahrenheit may be good for a soda, tall glass of milk or bottle of beer but is not what one would normally consider plunging into for an early morning swim. There are, however, the unusual intrepid souls who think this was a wonderful way to begin the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The New Year will bring a bit of a change for the Foothill Athletic Club at 3931 Lowell Ave. as the YMCA of the Foothills broadens its reach. “Our board has developed and adopted a long range plan to provide access to our programs and facilities,” said Tyler Wright, president/CEO of the […]