Glendale police have arrested a transient for being in possession of a concealed a “dirk/dagger.” Officers responded to a call on Friday of a man walking on Verdugo Road near Broadview Avenue wearing a backpack with a large item protruding from the shoulder area toward the back of the man’s head. When officers arrived, they […]
The Montrose Search & Rescue Team is comprised of local community members that are sworn reserve deputies and high risk volunteer members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. In addition to being certified EMT’s, the team has members that are specially trained for underground/mine rescues as well as ice rescue. This results in the team […]
Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) and The Home Depot Foundation announced a $20,000 grant and construction overhaul for the American Legion Verdugo Hills Post 288 in La Crescenta. In addition to funding, Team Depot, The Home Depot’s associate-led volunteer force, will visit Post 288 on May 1-3, 2014 to remodel two bathrooms, repaint the […]
At approximately 9:45 am today Glendale Police Officers responded to a traffic accident involving a pedestrian on the 1000 block of North Glendale Ave. The preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian was illegally crossing Glendale Ave near Verdugo Road. The pedestrian attempted to cross five lanes of traffic while pulling a cart of groceries. The 24-year old […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police are actively searching for two suspects in the area around El Caminito Street and New York Avenue after a residential burglary. At about 11:30 a.m. this morning a resident discovered a man in his home. He chased the suspect, described as a male about 25 years old, apparently of Middle […]
In response to a precipitous drop in regional film production, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich authored a motion unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors today to launch an aggressive effort to halt runaway production. The flight of the multi-billion dollar film and production industry has created an enormous impact on the Los Angeles County economy […]
Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s legislation to increase penalties for those who flee the scene of an accident cleared another legislative hurdle today, passing the Assembly Transportation Committee by a vote of 13-1. Gatto’s bill, AB 1532, would expand hit-and-run penalties to include automatic license suspension for motorists who flee the scene of any accident involving another […]
Bill has 64 co-authors, including a majority of the State Assembly AB 1839, the California Film and Television Job Retention and Promotion Act of 2014 passed the Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism, and Internet Media Committee today by a vote of 7-0. The legislation, authored by Assemblymembers Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) and Raul Bocanegra […]
The public is invited to attend a “Building Responsible Government” Town Hall with Assemblyman Mike Gatto. On Saturday, April 5, 2014, from 11am to 12:30pm, Assemblyman Gatto will be available to answer questions about community issues, provide updates and information about his 2014 legislation, and discuss suggestions for legislation in 2015. This will be Gatto’s […]
Los Angeles Police Dept. officers are searching the Albertsons, 6240 Foothill Blvd. in Tujunga after a call from employees concerning a “suspicious noise,” according to Sgt. Miller, LAPD. The store has been evacuated and officers are searching inside and outside, including the roof. At present an LAPD helicopter is circling the store and parking lot. […]