By Jason KUROSU Budgetary issues and increasingly strict testing standards have altered the state of education, such that parents and educators alike have expressed uncertainty over what to expect. To address such concerns, the PTA hosted a Community Forum on Public Education this past Saturday at the Pacific Park Community Center in Glendale. A large […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Traffic on the Foothill (210) Freeway traveling just west of the Ocean View Boulevard exit was backed up for about two hours on Tuesday after one vehicle allegedly cut in front of a big rig causing it to jackknife, colliding with vehicles until it was stopped by running into the center median. […]
A year after La Cañada resident Pat Anderson was forced to move from her mud damaged home she is able to return thanks to the generosity of an army of volunteers. By Mary O’KEEFE Remnants of the devastation from the flood and mudslides of over a year ago in and around Ocean View Boulevard in […]
For Fred Wenzel, the newest member of the Montrose Search & Rescue Team, completing his training was a dream come true. By Brandon HENSLEY Before descending down a mountain of rocks underneath the second bridge in Big Tujunga Canyon, Fred Wenzel goes over his checklist, making sure he has the right equipment and is properly […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The La Crescenta Library celebrated its first year anniversary on Saturday. The Crescenta Valley High School Jazz Band entertained guests as they congratulated Marta Wiggins, library manager, and ate cake. “It’s been a whirlwind,” said Wiggins of the year since the grand opening. On Jan. 29, 2010 the La Crescenta Library at […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The suspect that led law enforcement on a vehicle and foot pursuit in La Crescenta last week was arrested by Burbank police on Tuesday after a similar chase. Burbank police noticed Lang Patrick Martinez, 37, of Simi Valley outside the Target department store at 1800 W. Empire Avenue in Burbank. Officers attempted […]
New members of Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy’s Speech and Debate team performed well in their first tournaments. Freshman Dani Chavez participated in the Southern California Debate League for novices in late November. She scored in the top 10% in a field of 32 competitors in oratorical interpretation with Lady Gaga’s “Prime Rib of America” speech, […]
By Misty DUPLESSIS Flintridge Bookstore in La Cañada and L.A. Parent magazine held their second annual Mother & Daughter Book Party on Sunday, Jan. 30. The party offered a chance for moms and daughters to share their love of reading while providing an opportunity to meet several well-known authors that were of particular interest to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Yes on S campaign hit a snag with the Glendale Teachers Association. “The GTA went against the bond,” announced GUSD Superintendent Richard Sheehan. Sheehan, members of his staff and several GUSD board members have been campaigning in favor of Measure S. According to the Yes on S website, Measure S would […]