The 2011-12 Winter Holiday DUI Mobilization crackdown on drinking drivers has ended and resulted in a significant number of DUI arrests from the Sobriety Checkpoints, Special Saturation Patrols and routine patrols in the Los Angeles County “Avoid the 100” DUI Campaign for the past 17 days. From 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 16 through midnight on […]
Photos by Greg COOK Residents of Crescenta Valley got a heads up as to when the Tournament of Roses Parade was going to start when the B-2 Stealth Bomber flew overhead on its way to Pasadena. The City of La Cañada’s entry in the Rose Parade, “If Pigs Could Fly,” is shown on its way […]
Congressman David Dreier (R-CA) announced the names of his nominees to the United States Air Force, Military, Naval and Merchant Marine academies. “This is an outstanding group of young people,” Dreier said. “They would all provide exemplary service as military officers and make our country, state, and communities proud.” There were several local nominations including: […]
CVLL Registration has begun for the CV Little League spring 2012 softball and baseball seasons for players ages 4 and up. Online registration is currently underway at www.cvlittleleague.com and will be available online through January. Players who sign up online must participate in skills evaluations in order to participate in most CVLL divisions. Proof of […]
Jan. 1 2500 block of Whittier Drive in La Crescenta, a computer bag was stolen and a rear driver’s window was smashed on a vehicle overnight. Dec. 29 Whittier Drive and Circle Vista Avenue in La Cresecenta, a backpack was stolen and the rear passenger window was smashed on a vehicle overnight. 3000 block of […]
By Charly SHELTON and Mary O’KEEFE A suspect that allegedly shot a state parole officer was taken into custody at about 6 p.m. on Wednesday after a manhunt that included closing down the Foothill (210) freeway for several hours. “There are no other suspects being sought,” said Sgt. Rich Pena, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s […]
Suspect Sought for Series of Burglaries Glendale police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who is suspected of committing several burglaries at a home for the elderly in Glendale. On the morning of Dec. 10, the suspect entered the Casa de la Paloma Housing for Elders at 133 S. Kenwood […]
Just days before these beauties are presented to the world, volunteers are keeping late hours to ensure that the 2012 Rose Parade floats look their best. By Agnes CONSTANTE With the 123rd Rose Parade just days away, volunteers are hard at work, putting the final touches on the 44 floats set to make their way […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A smell of gas had Glendale firefighters and The Gas Co. responding to the 3300 block of Burritt Way at about 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. The morning was windy, causing several trees to lose branches in the gusts. “When we got here we saw that [a large pine] tree was [moving],” said […]