Jan. 4 300 block of Evelyn Street in La Crescenta, someone entered a backyard and stole a vehicle ramp between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. 1900 block of Verdugo Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, someone entered a locked vehicle while parked at the United Artist Theater parking lot and stole the side view mirrors. The […]
By Ted AYALA The war of attrition that has characterized the battle between CalTrans and residents of Glendale, La Cañada, Pasadena, South Pasadena, and northeast Los Angeles over the proposed 710 extension entered a new phase this week. CalTrans announced that ownership of 17 of the homes in its possession across Pasadena, South Pasadena, and […]
By Jason KUROSU The first light of 2013 welcomed those who stayed up through the night to see it, others who chose to remain in bed, and still others at the Hansen Dam Aquatic Center, who chose to christen the New Year by plunging themselves into freezing water at the annual Polar Bear Swim. A […]
Open House at the Y On Saturday, Jan. 19, the Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA will be hosting an open house from 10 a.m. t 2 p.m. The community is welcome to try a class, go for a swim, workout in the wellness center or simply enjoy or social patio room with a cup of free coffee. […]
Rep. Schiff DNA Bill Goes to President for Signature Would Award Grants to States to Implement DNA Collection for Felony Arrestees Congressman Adam Schiff announced that his legislation, the Katie Sepich Enhanced DNA Collection Act of 2012 (H.R. 6014), has passed the Senate and is now headed to President Obama for his signature. Originally introduced […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale Police Department North Command hosted a Coffee with the COPPS event yesterday morning at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in Montrose. Coffee with the COPPS is a time for community members to talk to the police that serve their neighborhoods. They have a chance to discuss problems, ask questions and just […]
On Tuesday, Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca visited the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station as part of his commitment to visit with employees to discuss his plans for the future of the department. Sheriff Baca inspected the station and met with 45 personnel including sworn, professional staff, Explorers, Montrose Search and Rescue Team members, and […]
By Misty DUPLESSIS Over the last few months, the Crescenta Valley Drug and Alcohol Prevention Coalition chairman of Youth and Family Committee Nancy Stone has teamed up with local educators to give community members tools on how to help children succeed in life. Stone has led educational meetings at several Glendale schools with the support […]
The Glendale Educational Foundation is hosting its annual Dancing With Diamonds gala on Feb. 8. Held at the Glendale Hilton, the fundraiser will include dancing, dinner and celebrating the achievements of three Glendale Unified School District graduates. This year, Patrick McClenahan, Hoover High School class of 1976, will be recognized for his Distinguished Achievement in […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police are advising residents to be alert and contact law enforcement if they see anyone suspicious in their neighborhood after two suspected Knock-Knock burglaries occurred in the area. From the end of December to the first week of January, far north Glendale had three incidents of burglary and one incident of […]