One Person Transported to Hospital After Stabbing

An investigation is underway following a late-night stabbing that has left one person hospitalized in stable condition. On June 20 at about 11p.m., an employee of Wendy’s, located at 1575 N. Victory Place, called the Burbank Police Dept. to report a man standing in the drive-through lane claiming to have been stabbed. The first police […]

Pride Celebrated at Area Parks

Pride Celebrated at Area Parks

By Mary O’KEEFE and Lynn SHER Crescenta Valley Park hosted an LA County Dept. of Parks and Recreation sponsored Pride at the Park event on Saturday, June 17. It was one of many in June hosted throughout LA County in honor of Pride Month. Parks and Recreation implemented these two-hour events “to elevate inclusion in […]

Crime blotter

June 16 5100 block of Angeles Crest Highway in La Cañada Flintridge, a home was ransacked and items were stolen between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.   June 15 400 Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, a speaker was stolen from an unlocked vehicle between 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.   June 14 5100 block […]

Volunteers Make Sure ‘They Will Surf Again’

Volunteers Make Sure ‘They Will Surf Again’

Volunteers from Crescenta Valley joined hundreds of others to help some surfers catch the best waves of their lives. By Mary O’KEEFE “I started 15 years ago when [my son] Hunter did Life Rolls On (They Will Surf Again) with the CVHS swim team,” said Mike Leum. Leum is well known throughout the community – […]

‘We want you to keep your hands off our property tax!’

‘We want you to keep your hands off our property tax!’

Residents let loose with similar sentiments on the Crescenta Valley Water District. By Lynn SHER Crescenta Valley Water District (CVWD/The District) hosted a public hearing on Tuesday night regarding a proposed capital charge on the property tax roll. People arrived in disgruntled droves, with attendees spilling out in two different directions toward the street. Distrust […]

A Loud City Council Meeting Explores New District Voting Options

By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale City Council meeting on Tuesday started out with a philanthropic tone as the City recognized World Elder Abuse Awareness Day that is commemorated on June 15. There was a proclamation read by Mayor Dan Brotman with information shared on the prevalent extent of elder abuse. According to the Administration for […]

From the Desk of the Publisher <<< Robin Goldsworthy

Why You Should Care  Earlier this week it was announced that the LA Times was cutting its newsroom staff – the paper’s journalists – by 13%. Now as most of you know, I don’t have any love for the LA Times; after all, it was the LA Times that purchased the newspaper where I used […]

WEATHER WATCH <<< TAKING A LOOK OUTSIDE OUR WINDOW

By Mary O’KEEFE June 8 was World Ocean Day. According to NOAA, more that 80% of our ocean is unmapped, unobserved and unexplored yet it covers about 70% of the Earth’s surface and plays an important role including driving weather, regulating temperature and supporting all living organisms. Throughout history, the ocean has been a vital […]

In brief

 Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Sunday morning, June 18. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to capture the morning light […]