In Brief

Nature Photography Class Offered A new class on taking nature photographs is being offered by Trails and Open Space programs. This class will be on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. until noon at Deukmejian Wilderness Park. Bob Adams, professional photographer and world traveler, will teach the basics of nature photography. All are invited to […]

Agreement Reached Between FSHA and ProtectLCF

After an extended period of negotiation, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy (FSHA) and the homeowner group Protect La Cañada Flintridge (Protect LCF) have reached an agreement regarding FSHA’s application to increase its enrollment from 385 to 425 students and a list of conditions tied to FSHA’s campus construction project application (Specific Plan). FSHA and Protect LCF […]

American Legion Hosts Bingo Night for Chamber

By Charly SHELTON The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce is one of the pillar organizations of this community. It sponsors or works at almost every community event year round. In addition, it distributes grants and scholarships to deserving members of the community. This is no small task and fundraising is always a concern. American Legion […]

Fun Planned at the Day at the Races

The Crescenta Valley Sheriff Support Group, the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Montrose Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce have teamed up again for the annual Crescenta Valley Day at the Races. The event will take place at the Santa Anita Race Track on Sunday, March 20. The cost to participate in the event […]

Lights Shine Brighter at Lanterman Auditorium

The City of La Cañada Flintridge completed a series of LED lighting upgrades at Lanterman Auditorium during the month of January. As part of a three-year lighting upgrade program, this fiscal year the City invested roughly $25,000 in new auditorium lights, spotlights and up-lights. When complete, Lanterman Auditorium will offer an enhanced experience for patrons […]

NPS Gives Recommendation for Recreation Areas

By Jason KUROSU The National Park Service’s recommendation to add 170,000 acres to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area has been lauded as an important step toward the protection and preservation of local natural resources, despite some residents and conservation officials feeling that the Park Service could have gone further in its recommendation. The […]

NEWS FROM WASHINGTON » Adam Schiff

A Call to Fund Earthquake Warning Technology Living in Southern California has many constants – we have sun, we have surf … and we have earthquakes. We’ve been taught by public service announcements many times over to drop and cover ourselves as the shaking begins. Our schools run mandatory drills to instruct our students how […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Feb. 21 2800 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta, several personal items and gift cards were stolen from a locked vehicle while parked at the La Crescenta Library parking lot between 3 p.m. and 4:50 p.m. Feb. 18 4500 block of La Granada Way in La Cañada, a television, purses, jewelry, tools and a […]

CALENDAR This

GLA HOSTING INSTALLATION AND AWARDS LUNCHEON The Glendale Latino Assn. is having its 2016 installation and awards luncheon today, Thursday, Feb. 25 at 11:30 a.m. at the Oakmont Country Club. Tickets are $75. This year’s honorees are Judee Kendall, woman of the year, Carl Povilaitis, man of the year, and Downtown Glendale Assn., business of […]

Town Council Welcomes Supervisor Candidate Englander

By Brandon HENSLEY The seat for L.A. County Supervisor is up for grabs, now that incumbent Mike Antonovich is leaving the job he’s held since 1980 to run for state senate. With the opening for the Fifth Supervisorial District come a slew of candidates vying for the position, and on Feb. 18 the Crescenta Valley […]