The Changing Business Landscape of Crescenta Valley

By Jason KUROSU Economic fluctuations have left many workers and businesses uncertain at best and out of work at worst and La Crescenta has not eluded these fluctuations. A cluster of new and old businesses in the area is either in the process of being established or suffering from economic woes. A new Trader Joe’s […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Sept. 18 500 block of Meadow Grove Street in La Cañada Flintridge, several pieces of jewelry were stolen and a safe was found damaged at a residence. Several tools, papers and credit cards were scattered on the floor in front of the safe. The incident occurred between Sept. 16-18. Sept. 17 300 block of Corona […]

Local Business Reaches Out to Address Gang Issue

By Agnes CONSTANTE Gangs in the San Fernando Valley have long been a problem and to help address the issue, the San Fernando Valley Coalition on Gangs, Pacific Outdoor Living and the Los Angeles Police Department sponsored an event that offered information and ways to prevent gang infiltration. On Saturday – which was also Children’s […]

Quick Actions by a Deputy Averted DisasterQuick Actions by a Deputy Averted Disaster

On Wednesday, at 11:19 a.m., Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Marcelo Ruiz and his partner, Reserve Deputy Alfred Danelian observed a woman frantically trying to get his attention as she drove southbound from Foothill Boulevard onto Pennsylvania Avenue. Deputy Ruiz attempted to catch up to her as her vehicle continued to gain speed.  Ruiz, realizing […]

CV Chamber Recognizes Community Members

By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce is recognizing the good works of local businesses and residents and the surprised recipients now need to decide what to wear to the 2011 Recognition Awards on Oct. 27. Each year the Chamber receives nominations of people from all walks of life with one common goal […]

Fundraiser for GPD Tonight

The Glendale Police Department’s Relay for Life team is holding a dine out fundraiser today, Thursday, Sept. 22 at Giuseppe’s Pizzeria at 2427 Honolulu Ave. and simultaneously across the street at the Wine Cave, 2428 Honolulu. Relay for Life is a fundraising event to support the American Cancer Society and the fight against cancer. http://www.relayforlife.org/index […]

People Making the News

The Allen Lund Company has once again been recognized as one of Food Logistics’ Annual Top 3PLS. Every year Food Logistics identifies the leading third-party logistics providers to the food industry. The editorial team of Food Logistics selected these companies based on information supplied on the submission forms, as well as through research, talking with […]

Suspicious Package on Rosemont Avenue Deemed Safe

By Mary O’KEEFE An incident involving a suspicious briefcase that was left on the Foothill (210) Freeway crossover bridge on Rosemont Avenue ended at about 7:30 p.m. on Monday when the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s Arson/Explosive Unit (Bomb Squad) rendered the area safe. During the investigation a robot was deployed to approach the bag. […]

DUI Driver Arrested – Crescenta Valley

By Mary O’KEEFE A 50-year-old La Cañada woman was arrested on driving under the influence after she collided with a tree in the 1900 block of Foothill Boulevard. On Tuesday night at 9:15 p.m. Los Angeles County Sheriff Department deputies from Crescenta Valley Station responded to a call concerning a car that was resting on […]