By Mary O’KEEFE The past economy woes have hit most people and businesses hard, and small “mom and pop” businesses seem to take the hardest hit when the economy dips. The small shops had already faced competition from big box stores and the Internet prior to the recent downturn. But in Montrose and Crescenta Valley, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale Police Dept. is asking for the public’s help concerning a burglary that occurred at the Central Christian Church, 4459 Lowell Ave. in La Crescenta. Police are looking for a male described as bald, 30-to-40 years old, 6′ to 6’2″ tall, with a heavy build of 250 to 275 pounds. The […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police searched for two suspects in the area around El Caminito Street and New York Avenue after a residential burglary. At about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, a resident discovered a man in his home. He chased the suspect, described as a male about 25 years old, apparently of Middle Eastern descent, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Los Angeles County Coroner’s office has yet to release the identity of a man who was found in a suitcase in the debris basin near Glorietta Park. At 9 a.m. Monday morning, a public works employee was cleaning the debris basin near Glorietta Park between Verdugo and Cañada boulevards when he […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “He was wise beyond his years. We had a nickname for him – our ‘little man.’ He was a wonderful and loving child. We could not ask for a better son. It was an honor and privilege to have him as a son, brother and grandson – even for just a short […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On April 7, a new program will begin in the Crescenta Valley titled Crescenta Valley – It Takes a Village. The purpose of the program is to bring organizations and individuals together to discuss issues in the community and offer resources for those in need. “We have amazing resources here [in our […]
Congressman Adam Schiff presents Congressional Badge of Bravery to local deputy. By Brandon HENSLEY Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Tai Plunkett was recognized in a big way during the Crescenta Valley Town Council meeting on March 20 when Rep. Adam Schiff presented Plunkett with the Congressional Badge of Bravery for his actions during a domestic […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The male suspect who was the center of a burglary investigation that began on Thursday and included both Los Angeles County Sheriffs and the Glendale Police Dept. has been arrested. On Thursday late afternoon a burglary occurred in the Highridge Road area of La Crescenta. It was alleged the suspect stole a […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The fate of Twelve Oaks assisted living facility continues to be in the hands of the courts as two non-profit agencies vie for the right of ownership. A court date has been set for April 13, 2015 in the lawsuit brought by the National Charity League, Glendale Chapter, against the be.group. In […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The 30th Annual Challenge Cup/Baker to Vegas Relay was held last weekend. Locally Glendale police and Los Angeles County sheriffs from Crescenta Valley and Altadena stations participated in the 120-mile race. “We did well. We finished second in our category,” said Lt. John Gilkerson, GPD. “We finished 35 out of the 261 […]