Transitional Kindergarten Comes to GUSD

By Misty DUPLESSIS In 2010, California Senate Bill 1381 was signed into law, changing the age requirement for students entering kindergarten. The bill also created a new grade called Transitional Kindergarten that would act as the first year of a two year kindergarten program with emphasis on developmental skills. On Wednesday, April 25, representatives from […]

We Can to Host Fundraising Walk May 5

By Timithie NORMAN On Saturday, May 5, the We Can Pediatric Brain Tumor Network will host its second annual “Walk for We Can,” a fundraising run/walk at Crescenta Valley Park. All proceeds from the day will go directly to support the efforts of We Can, an organization dedicated to provide peer-to-peer support, expert information, and […]

A Dangerous Sunday on Local Highways

By Mary O’KEEFE California Highway Patrol is asking for the public’s help concerning two fatal accidents that occurred on Sunday. Both involved motorcycles; one was on the Ventura (134) Freeway, and the other on Angeles Crest Highway. At 8:55 a.m., a 32-year-old man from Baldwin Park was driving westbound on the Ventura freeway near where […]

CRIME BLOTTER

May 2 4700 block of  Daleridge Road in La Cañada, the rear passenger window was smashed and construction tools were stolen overnight. May 1 4900 block of Gould Avenue in La Cañada, mail was stolen from a mailbox on April 21, reported on May 1. April 30 Foothill Boulevard and Ramsdell Avenue in La Crescenta, […]

Wags, Tastes and Kids Found in Montrose

Annual event bring together activities for the entire family to enjoy. By Brandon HENSLEY What a full weekend it will be in Montrose! This Sunday, the Montrose Shopping Park will be full of music, food, animals and bouncy houses as it hosts Taste of Montrose, Wags ‘n’ Whiskers and Kids ‘n’ Kritters  in the 2300 […]

Schiff’s Statement on Anniversary Osama bin Laden’s Death

Today, Rep. Adam Schiff, a senior Member of the Intelligence Committee, released the following statement: “One year ago tonight, we received the news that a team of U.S. Navy SEALs had finally killed Osama bin Laden after a decade-long manhunt. For all of us who remember the fear, anger and incredible sadness that gripped the […]

Multi Vehicle Accident on the 210

A multi-vehicle collision is causing traffic to back up on the east bound Foothill (210) at about 12:30 p.m. this afternoon. “There are injuries,” said California Highway Patrol Officer Ed Jacobs. The accident occured at La Tuna Canyon and traffic is backed up for miles.CHP and emergency responders are working to assist the injured and […]

Vehicle Over The Side

Update 11:50a.m.:A man was rescued from his vehicle that plunged over the side of Angeles National Forest mile marker 31. He was transported to the hospital with non life threatening injuries. Montrose Search and Rescue is responding to a vehicle about 100 feet over the side of the Angeles Crest Highway, mile marker 31. It […]

A Green Saturday

It will be an environmentally friendly Saturday in Crescenta Valley Saturday begins at Two Strike Park with the Arbor Day celebration, the original “go green” event. Then drop off e-waste at the temporary recycling center at Two Strike Park. Many items like computers contain potentially hazardous ingredients and cannot be thrown away in regular trash […]