America’s Birth Certificate The United States of America was born on the Fourth of July 1776 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her name was used for the first time on the Declaration of Independence. Signed by 56 Founding Fathers, the Declaration of Independence severed all her political ties with Great Britian and staked her claim as a […]
By Lynn SHER “They changed the business model and left us behind!” – SAG-AFTRA Members of the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) went on strike after talks with the studios stalled. In the blazing afternoon heat of a typical Los Angeles summer, the streets surrounding Netflix headquarters in […]
Disaster Preparedness Event Planned Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station will be hosting a disaster preparedness event today, Thursday, July 20 at La Cañada High School from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The goal is to educate the public on how to prepare for a large-scale disaster. From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., there will be displays […]
July 16 900 block of Town Center Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, the interior was ransacked and items were stolen from a vehicle at 5:26 p.m. July 15 900 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, a woman reported when she went to pay for items she wanted to purchase at the store […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The City of Glendale is looking for feedback from the public on the location of its proposed dog park. The City Council approved a design consultant, RJM Design Group, to evaluate the feasibility of developing a dog park. Three potential locations are being looked at including Brand Park south of the Tea […]
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Explorer Academy is a 15-week program where young adults learn more about the sheriff’s department. Once started attendance to the academy is every Saturday. The next academy will be held at STARS Center in Whittier beginning on Saturday, Aug. 26. Completion in the academy is scheduled by Dec. 16. Once […]
With this heat Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest drinking plenty of fluids even for those who don’t feel thirsty. Schedule outdoor activities carefully. Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing and sunscreen. People should pace themselves. There are cooling centers open throughout the area including: The unincorporated area of Los Angeles County – La Crescenta/Montrose. The […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County Fire Dept. responded to a fire at Byblos Mediterranean Bakery at 2948 Foothill Blvd. on Wednesday afternoon, July 12. The call came in of a fire that at first was said to have been contained to the roof; however, it soon spread throughout the restaurant. People who were working […]
Pasadena Heritage, the city’s historic preservation organization, hosted its signature event, the Colorado Street Bridge Party, on Saturday, July 15. It was the first time the gathering has been held in five years. The historic bridge was the site of the event – closed to traffic for the evening – which included live music, food […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley Fireworks event on Tuesday was a success and even bigger than last year, according to organizers. “We are still counting the numbers but it looks to be the largest attendance ever. We estimate well over 3,000 [in attendance],” said Steve Goldsworthy, president of CV Fireworks Association (CVFA). CVFA is […]