By Mary O’KEEFE On Monday, Angeles Crest legend Lynn Newcomb Jr., 91, died in Bishop, Calif. Newcomb’s Ranch is synonymous with the ’Crest. For decades the ranch has been an oasis for motorcyclists, motorists and cyclists alike. Perhaps it is the only place on the ’Crest where all three road enthusiasts get along. The reason […]
By Ted AYALA Amid the continuing aftershocks that were felt through the weekend in some parts of the northern Greater Los Angeles area, the United States Geological Survey upgraded last week’s Newhall earthquake to a 4.3. The earthquake’s origin was near the one for the 1971 Sylmar earthquake, which was registered as a 6.6 on […]
It’s For The Birds One of my fondest childhood memories is of watching Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke in the classic 1964 Disney film, “Mary Poppins.” In particular, I always loved the scene where Mary sings, “Feed the Birds” as hundreds of pigeons coo and nibble at the bread crumbs covering the cobblestones at […]
By Ted AYALA From far and wide, they came to the Los Angeles County Hall of Administration – some 800 people altogether. From the South Bay, Palmdale, East Los Angeles, and everywhere in between. Crowds gathered in stormy debate over the proposed plans to redistrict Los Angeles County. Supervisors Gloria Molina and Mark Ridley-Thomas propose […]
By Ted AYALA The controversy that has broiled over in the wake of the Glendale Rose Float Association’s design choice for the city’s 2012 float spilled over into the Council’s Tuesday meeting. At the center of the storm is the city‘s float – a smiling cartoon elephant. Critics argue that the float promotes circuses and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley High School students were informed last week that the Class of 2012 will, more than likely, not be holding its graduating ceremony at Stengel Field in Glendale. For many years the baseball field has been the location for the CVHS ceremony, however, due to bleacher and building structure concerns by […]
Members of Montrose Search and Rescue Team were among 38 recognized for extraordinary service. By Mary O’KEEFE On Tuesday at a luncheon ceremony the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department recognized their own for outstanding and honorable service. “These [men and woman] have gone above and beyond the call of duty,” said Sheriff Lee Baca, as […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Officials’ suggestion for parents dropping their kids off at school: Give yourself enough time. It is back to school which means back to school traffic. At Rosemont Middle School, Crescenta Valley and Clark Magnet high schools, over 4,000 students arrive at school within the same time period. That does not include the […]
After about 30 years, Montrose Search and Rescue member leaves his team for a colder climate. By Mary O’KEEFE For about 31 years, Bruce Parker has been a member of the Montrose Search and Rescue Team. Being a member of any organization for 30 years is a milestone, but to be a search and rescue […]
By Ted AYALA One year after a fare hike for the Beeline and Dial-A-Ride, the Glendale City Council voted in favor of raising fares even higher at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. With the city’s transportation fund dwindling amid wilting city revenues, director of Public Works Steve Zurn explained the move. “We established the fare at […]