By Mary O’KEEFE Former Glendale City Councilmember John Drayman received notification that National Fire Systems and Services of Glendale has placed a mechanic’s lien just shy of $100,000 on his Montrose condominium. A mechanic’s lien is placed on a property by a contractor, sub-contractor or supplier who has not been paid. National Fire had been […]
By Jason KUROSU In April, a black bear reportedly ate four chickens at Bonita Vista Drive in La Cañada. On May 14, another bear was seen at Pine Lawn Drive and Pine Cone Road in La Crescenta. To address these sightings, field questions and provide information, a public forum was held at the Crescenta Valley […]
May 24 Foothill Boulevard and Gould Avenue in La Cañada Flintridge, a 22-year-old Camarillo man was arrested on suspicion of possession of psilocybin (mushrooms) after his vehicle was stopped at 2:29 p.m. 4700 block of Alminar Avenue in La Cañada, the driver’s side front window was smashed and a global positioning system was stolen forma […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Crescenta Valley residents had to forget the notion of Sunday drivers last weekend and instead concentrate on Sunday runners. The Peace Officer Memorial Run took place Sunday afternoon, and the CV Sheriff’s station played a part in it as a group of runners, made up of CV residents and law enforcement, ran […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It was an afternoon tea to celebrate Mother’s Day at the La Crescenta Library on May 7. The tea has become a tradition with the library thanks to Marta Wiggins, library manager. Inspired by her mother’s imaginative stories and sense of fun, Wiggins and her staff decorated the library’s community room as […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A hiker that had been missing for about 30 hours was found near North Fork in the Angeles National Forest. “He was uninjured,” said Lt. Jacobs, Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station. The 57-year-old man and a friend began their hike in San Diego and had continued to the Angeles National Forest. Apparently the two […]
By Mary O’KEEFE As the clouds finally parted mid-morning on Sunday, a group of wearier Crescenta Valley volunteers slowly carried their camping gear to their vehicles. Even though for 24 hours they had shared tears and laughter, stories of sadness and triumph, and braved an early morning rainstorm all had a smile for one another. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale Police Department is investigating former Glendale City Councilmember John Drayman on allegations of embezzlement. A few weeks ago a request was made with the Glendale Police Department to investigate possible embezzlement of funds concerning an organization Drayman was associated with. Information was gathered and enough was provided for a Los […]
By Jason KUROSU Jet Propulsion Laboratory held its annual open house last weekend, a two-day event titled “The Excitement of Exploration” in which the lab opened its doors to the public. With admission being free, lines to enter the various buildings on site seemed like something one would see at Disneyland, snaking around buildings with […]
Upon stepping foot on the Moon, Buzz remarked to Houston, “Beautiful, beautiful. Magnificent desolation.” ~ Buzz Aldrin, July, 20, 1969 Lunar Module pilot on Apollo 11 and 2nd astronaut to step foot on the moon By Sue KILPATRICK Long before our historical landing on the moon, we gazed upon it in wonder and awe. Its […]