The Glendale Police Department has released the following regarding the hit and run incident on New Year’s Day that took place in the 3000 block of Montrose Avenue: It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Joon Lee as 0049 hours. Mr. Lee passed in the early morning hours at Huntington Memorial […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station has a new outlet for residents to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs as well bio-hazardous used or new hypodermic needles and illegal drugs. Three mailbox-type receptacles have been installed at the exterior of the entrance to the CV Sheriff’s Station. There is one for used or new […]
ivy.hopper@gmail.com Hey Girls! I just finished reading The Rules of Survival by Nancy Werlin. The information below was taken from author Nancy Werlin’s website. “The Rules of Survival, was one of five finalists for the 2006 National Book Award, is the story of Matthew Walsh of South Boston, and his sisters, Callie and Emmy. It’s […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A 47-year-old La Crescenta man was a victim of a hit and run after a vehicle struck him while he was crossing the 3100 block of Montrose Avenue about 7 p.m. Friday night. Glendale police are asking for the public’s help in identifying those involved. “Montrose Avenue is wide and [the pedestrian] […]
Obituary Harold Dowell Scott Jr., 62, of Sunland passed away on Dec. 25. Harold is survived by his wife Maria. Harold was an Army veteran and was a plumber for 20 years. Private Inurnment; Crippen Mortuary Directors (818) 249-6131.
Glendale’s parking and transportation commission is tackling an effort to deal with the city’s perennial parking problems in multi-family residential areas. Two commissioners, one of them Crescenta Valley resident Bill Weisman, have been working with staff in a subcommittee to draft a plan. Weisman said he was generally satisfied with the draft document, but was […]
By Mary O’KEEFE La Cañada Flintridge’s “Scsssored Wizard” really was a cut above the rest as it won the Fantasy Trophy at the 121st Tournament of Roses Parade. All traffic headed to Pasadena this morning as thousands of people lined Colorado Boulevard for a chance to see how cut flowers come to life again with […]
Memorial held for New Year’s Flood The Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley and the La Crescenta Woman’s Club invite the community to a small memorial event on the 76th anniversary of the ’34 New Year’s Flood. Photos of the disaster will be displayed and a brief talk will be given about the fatal events […]
By Mary O’Keefe In our normally quiet little community, 2009 has been an unprecedented year that saw the area’s worst fears come true. From the runaway big rig that tragically took two lives to the fire everyone knew was coming and now the sleepless rainy nights dealing with the aftermath. Angeles Crest Highway tragedy On […]
By Mary O’Keefe South Pasadena police arrested a man after he was found with mail that was allegedly stolen from mailboxes in La Crescenta and Highland Park. German Jafar Martinez, 22, of Los Angeles was arrested after a witness in the Monterey Hills area of South Pasadena reported seeing a vehicle driving from mailbox to […]