FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER <<< Robin Goldsworthy

Ugh! More Rain  I don’t know about you, but to me it doesn’t seem much like spring. I know – we need the rain, but that doesn’t jibe with my perspective of what spring is. I am breathing a little easier knowing that our roof no longer leaks (thank you, Steve Goldsworthy); however, my thoughts […]

Women’s History Month <<< A Woman’s Boots On The Ground POV

Women’s History Month <<< A Woman’s Boots On The Ground POV

By Mary O’KEEFE Recently members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. – Montrose Search and Rescue (MSAR) team traveled to Turkey joining an international effort to help those affected by the Feb. 6 massive earthquake. The earthquake was close to Turkey’s border with Syria. It struck at 4:17 a.m. local time and has been […]

More than Just Bike Lanes – the La Crescenta Avenue Rehab Project

By Mary O’KEEFE The La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project that is being spearheaded by the City of Glendale has a lot more to it than bike lanes and the Alternative 1 choice of reducing the lanes from four, two in each direction, to two, one lane in each direction. According to the City the project […]

Preparing for the Baker to Vegas Relay

By Mary O’KEEFE This coming weekend law enforcement from all over the country, and possibly even outside the U.S., will be gathering in Baker, California to start the 120-mile Baker to Vegas – Los Angeles Police Revolver and Athletic Club’s (LAPRAAC) Challenge Cup Relay. The relay race has 20 legs that range from four miles […]

Crime blotter

March 26 2300 block of Florencita Avenue in Montrose, tools were stolen from a vehicle. Surveillance footage revealed a suspect who was described as a white male with shoulder length black hair, about 30 years old, 6’01” tall with a medium build and at the time was wearing all dark clothing and carrying a black […]

MSAR Holds Tryouts

MSAR Holds Tryouts

By Richard SNYDER Hunting once was the only outdoor sport. But hikers have surpassed the number of hunters by far. Young and old enjoy being outdoors and viewing the sights and vistas nature offers. Hiking offers many health benefits, too: cardio, balance improvement, osteoporosis prevention, blood pressure reduction and more. But hiking is not 100% […]

Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Tips from CV Sheriff’s Station

By Detective Salvador PONCE I have shared tips regarding burglaries and other thefts – specifically catalytic converter thefts, which account for approximately 60% of the reports we receive on a daily basis. In a previous article I revealed several burglary prevention tips. Now I will explain why thieves target catalytic converters and give readers several tips on […]

Do You Have What It Takes? MSAR Holding Tryouts

Do You Have What It Takes? MSAR Holding Tryouts

The Montrose Search and Rescue team is searching for those dedicated to helping others. By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Folks who desire helping those in distress whether being lost in the forest, in a precarious spot while hiking, caught in dangerous weather or in need of some other type of outdoor assistance are invited to take part […]

A Walk Along Foothill

A Walk Along Foothill

By Mary O’KEEFE The fourth walking audit of Foothill Boulevard, sponsored by Public Works Los Angeles County, took place on Saturday and started at the La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd. The walk audit was an outreach that shared the options available for the Foothill Boulevard improvements as well as a chance to gather opinions […]