In preparation for winter storms, LA County Public Works will be hauling sediment from various flood and debris control facilities affected by the 2017 La Tuna Fire to the Dunsmuir Sediment Placement Site (SPS) in the city of Glendale/La Crescenta. Dunsmuir SPS is an engineered regional site that has been used by the County to […]
Feb. 1 2200 block of Saranne Street in La Cañada, a tool box containing an embalming kit was stolen and the rear door window of a vehicle was smashed overnight. Jan. 31 2100 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada, while a man was shopping at Ross Dress for Less he placed his cellphone in […]
State and federal disaster assistance programs are now available from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for eligible homeowners, renters and business owners in Los Angeles County who suffered damages or losses due to the December 2017 Creek, Rye and Skirball […]
I’d like to start off by welcoming the brand-new members of the Crescenta Valley Town Council. Daniel Kim will serve a three-year term and Sarah Todd will serve a one-year term as a second alternate. They, along with the slate of officers, were voted in at January’s general meeting of the Council. It is my […]
In January 1988, two different Boy Scout troops were getting experience in cold-weather camping in the San Gabriel Mountains when an unexpectedly powerful storm blew in, dropping a heavy covering of snow. Troop 108 from Culver City had parked their cars on a turnout of Angeles Crest Highway and then hiked about a mile down […]
Local schools celebrated the completion of the first 100 days of school by making crafts and greeting guests. At Dunsmore Elementary School, the kindergartners in Karen Nagao’s class celebrated 100 days of school on Jan. 31 by making headbands and cereal necklaces to help them count to 100. They were also treated to a very […]
The annual Lincoln Talent Show was held on Jan. 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. Over 30 amazing acts were presented. As he has in the past, first grade teacher Nicolas James directed the extravaganza with Lincoln student council members Kelcie Peterson, Isabella De Soto, Jimmy Spears, Nicholas Dermovsesian, Samantha […]
By Nicole MOORE On Feb. 2, the Assistance League of Glendale hosted an all-day authors and illustrators event at Lincoln Elementary School. The ALG program was established in 1997 by League member and Dunsmore Elementary School librarian Karen Grigg. The day hosts local authors and illustrators who speak to children about the process of writing, […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Girls Basketball With a home win over Burbank on Tuesday, the Crescenta Valley High Lady Falcons’ basketball team won at least a share of their second straight Pacific League championship. The Falcons’ 51-35 victory over the Bulldogs pushed their record to 20-6 overall, 11-2 in league. Glendale sits in second place, but […]
Members of the Assistance League of Glendale spent a night out visiting the MONA neon museum in downtown Glendale. They walked from the Assistance League center and Thrift Alley at 314 Harvard St. to the museum and then onto dinner at Outback. The night under the (neon) lights was planned by hospitality chair Pat […]