The body found in the Vasquez Creek area on Saturday has been identified as missing hiker Ertug Ergun, said Lt. Bale, Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office. “The cause of death was multiple blunt force injuries,” Bale said. Hikers discovered Ergun’s body in the water at the bottom of a waterfall, about a four-hour hike from […]
The Glendale Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on July 13 at an undisclosed location within the city limits. Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence and provide the greatest safety for officers and the public. Officers will be contacting drivers […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Once again the Crescenta Valley celebrated in grand Fourth of July style thanks to the Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association. When the gate opened at 4 p.m. people started filling the playground at La Crescenta Elementary and on Prospect Avenue. There were carnival-type rides and food trucks to keep everyone busy until […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A man was arrested in the CVS parking lot in the early morning hours on Monday after an employee reported she thought he might have been driving under the influence. An employee at CVS Pharmacy reported that about 2:15 a.m. she observed a man, later identified as George Stephanian, 35, of Montrose […]
July 10 2300 block of Rockdell Street in La Cañada Flintridge, a woman reported that about 10 gallons of gasoline were stolen from her vehicle while it was parked between July 8-10. July 9 Crown Avenue and Baptiste Way in La Cañada Flintridge, a 42-year-old La Cañada woman was arrested for driving under the influence […]
Honolulu road diet cancelled but other options to be reviewed. By Ted AYALA Glendale City Council voted Tuesday night to shelve the controversial Honolulu road diet that had been proposed for Montrose and La Crescenta. The road diet – which would have reduced the amount of car lanes from four to two, and have implemented […]
By Jason KUROSU A heat wave that is expected to reach triple digit temperatures has also caused Angeles National Forest authorities to increase their Fire Danger Level to “very high,” prompting concerns about health and the risk of fire. Along with the increased heat, a lack of humidity is another factor that could contribute to […]
Residents attend meetings at two local schools to voice their opinion of solar project. By Ted AYALA and Mary O’KEEFE Residents in La Crescenta and Montrose have been rallying to arms the past month, joining together against the Glendale Unified School District (GUSD) in outcry over the district’s plan to install solar panels at seven […]
Congressman Adam Schiff honored Montrose Search and Rescue in a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives today. Below his is speech: “Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Montrose Search and Rescue team.” “For over sixty-five years, Montrose Search and Rescue has been conducting life-saving operations throughout the Angeles National Forest […]