CHP report

On Sept. 28 at 4:51 a.m. A 38-year-old Saugus man traveling eastbound on the Foothill (210) Freeway fell asleep at the wheel of his Nissan. His vehicle veered to the right across the path of a tractor-trailer truck driven by a 36-year-old Montclair man. The truck driver applied his brakes but was unable to avoid […]

Montrose Search and Rescue discover body

By Mary O’KEEFE Members of the Montrose Search and Rescue team found the body of a teacher from the Los Angeles Unified School District at Big Tujunga Canyon mile marker 6.6 on Sunday at 8:40 a.m. Team members were training in the area when they discovered Rigoberto Ruelas, 39. “The team discovered  [Ruelas’] vehicle parked […]

Station Fire transcripts released

Station Fire transcripts released

By Mary O’KEEFE U.S. Forest Service has released transcripts that chronicle from the first few hours of the Station Fire through Sept. 4. Congressmen Adam Schiff and David Dreier were among California representatives who requested the transcripts be released. The tapes paint a picture of how the fire began with calls from U.S. Forest personnel […]

Obituaries – Gordon A. Warnock

Gordon A. Warnock It is with great sadness and love in our hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, uncle, grandfather, coach, and friend. Gordon died peacefully in his sleep and went to be with the Lord on Sept. 22.  He was born on April 24, 1931 in San Pedro, Calif. After […]

Obits – Kathleen I. Leroy

Kathleen I. Leroy Kathleen I. Leroy, 68, peacefully passed away on Sept.12 with family by her side at her home in La Crescenta. Born in 1942, Kathleen was the only surviving child of Edward and Eunice Baller. Eunice died when Kathleen was 10 years old. Soon after, Edward married Edith, Eunice’s sister, and Kathleen happily […]

obituaries – Robert L. Crabtree

Robert L. Crabtree Robert L. Crabtree was born on Sept. 21, 1926 in Elgin, Ill. He passed away Sept. 19 at Verdugo Hills Hospital at the age of 83. Bob graduated from Crystal Lake High School, served honorably in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WW II, and went on to graduate from Denver University […]

Tyler Physical Therapy offers pain relief in a welcoming environment

By Eli LOCKE When walking into Tyler Physical Therapy in Montrose, clients feel welcome from the moment they enter until they leave and potential clients are immediately impressed by therapist Kristy Tyler. Tyler graduated from Cal State Northridge with a master’s degree in physical therapy and is also a graduate of Crescenta Valley High School […]

Crowds, merchants turn out for Expo

By Brandon HENSLEY Despite the struggling economic times, business was booming Sept. 8 inside the community rooms of Verdugo Hills Hospital. Almost 60 businesses came together for the Foothills Community Business Expo, presented by the Crescenta Valley, La Cañada and Montrose-Verdugo City chambers of commerce. “Businesses are struggling. But every year we try to just […]

CSA Fall Ball: Angels take on White Sox at Two Strike

The Crescenta Sports Association kicked off its Fall Ball season on Sept. 18. In the boys 10 and Under division, the Angels took on the White Sox at Two Strike Park. The Angels won the game with a score of 10 with the White Sox ending it at 8. Strong pitching contributed to the win […]

Behind ‘My Brooklyn Hamlet’ – Part I

Brenda Adelman is an actress who recently presented her powerful one-woman play at the Center for Spiritual Living in La Crescenta. The play, which she wrote and performs in, is a tale of triumph over tragedy. It is the story of her family that was torn apart when her father Jerry killed her mother Barbara. […]