Our little slice of WWII history, now known as Verdugo Hills Golf Course but once the site of “Tuna Camp,” a temporary holding pen for Japanese, German and Italian nationals, has a connection to our nation’s highest military honor, the Congressional Medal of Honor. My day job at Honda’s corporate headquarters puts me in touch […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station detectives are warning residents to be aware of their surroundings after several homes have been burglarized in the area. Homes on Mayfield Avenue, Parasio Way and Markridge Road have reported being burglarized or attempted to be burglarized in the past few weeks. In at least two of the […]
Sept. 6 Kagel Canyon Road in Lake View Terrace, a 19-year-old Panorama City woman and a 20-year-old Sylmar man were arrested on suspicion of possession of narcotics and possession of narcotics for sale after the vehicle they were traveling in was stopped by deputies. The man was also charged with possession of a firearm in […]
On Friday night, Sept. 3, about 7:30 p.m. a man in his late 30s fell over the edge of Angeles Crest Highway after he lost control of his motorcycle. The man fell about 80 feet over the side at mile marker 50, said Deputy Jeff Martin. Members of Montrose Search and Rescue repelled over the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The revocation of the condition use permit for The Mix at 2612 Honolulu Ave. was the topic on Wednesday during a hearing of the city of Glendale planning department. The bar, which allows public dancing and billiards, was closed on Feb. 25, 2010 after it received a license suspension by the State […]
Long time La Crescenta resident James W. Ryan passed away on Sept. 7. He was 80 years old. James was born on March 22, 1929. He lived most of his life in La Crescenta with his wife and five sons. Known as an honest and giving man, James was active in Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. […]
Dennis Wilfred Nicholson of Sunland passed away of natural causes in his sleep on Sept. 2. He was 55. Dennis was born in Burbank on April 15, 1955 to Clarence William Nicholson (deceased) and Willy Henrietta (Wayne) Nicholson (deceased). He is survived by one sister, Deborah (Nicholson) Olliff, a resident of San Diego. A graduate […]
Anthony Louis Grimaldi, age 80, passed away at his home on Sept. 3. He was born in Providence, R.I. and lived in Glendale for the past 63 years. He was a building contractor for over 60 years. Anthony is survived by his wife Jo Ann of Glendale; two sons, John L. of Newbury Park and […]
Gary Stanley Alford, age 75, passed away on Aug. 5 at his home in La Crescenta. He is survived by his son, Bret Alford and daughter, Sheri Alford. He was a native of California and worked in the aerospace industry for 40 years. Private inurnment by family. Crippen Mortuary Directors, www.crippenmortuary.com
By Mary O’KEEFE Customers of Crescenta Valley Water District will be receiving notices of a public meeting regarding a proposed increase in water rate and charges. The increase results from companies that supply water to CVWD and increased water rates the district is being charged. The public meeting will be held on Oct. 19 at […]