Gearing Up for the Hometown Country Fair

By Mary O’KEEFE The community is invited to the Hometown Country Fair on Saturday at Crescenta Valley Park, 3901 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta. The event is hosted by the CV Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Supervisor Kathryn Barger, J’s Maintenance, Crescenta Valley Water District, Animus Grappling, Bob Smith Toyota, YMCA of Foothills, Restokleen, […]

Garbage Report Cards are Out

Garbage Report Cards are Out

  By Mary O’KEEFE   Many residents throughout LA County have either received or will receive a type of report card on their garbage bins. This is in response to the Mandatory State Law Barrel Inspections. The statewide law, SB 1383, went into effect on Jan. 1, 2022 and requires every jurisdiction to provide organic […]

Danny Trejo to Join Sunland-Tujunga July 4th Parade

Iconic actor Danny Trejo is set to join this year’s July 4 parade in Sunland-Tujunga. Sponsored by the Rotary Club, The Magic of Sunland-Tujunga is this year’s theme for the popular summer event. Continuing the celebrity magic, local performer, poet, producer, community supporter and business owner Joe DeCenzo has been selected as the 2024 grand […]

Firefighter Loses Life in Line of Duty

The County of Los Angeles Fire Dept. announced the line of duty death of firefighter Andrew Pontious, 52, who died on the afternoon of Friday, June 14. Firefighter Pontious was engaged in fire fighting operations involving a large vehicle fire in Palmdale when he sustained fatal injuries. A procession of firefighters with the Los Angeles […]

Barger Recognizes Friends of Jackie Robinson Park and Jackie Robinson’s Family in Honor of Juneteenth

Barger Recognizes Friends of Jackie Robinson Park and Jackie Robinson’s Family in Honor of Juneteenth

In honor of Juneteenth (June 19), Supervisor Kathryn Barger recognized the family of Dodgers legend Jackie Robinson and the Friends of Jackie Robinson Park from Sun Village, California, during Tuesday’s board of supervisors meeting. The Sun Village community was among the first in Southern California to host annual Juneteenth celebrations and have carried on the tradition […]

Crime blotter

June 15 200 block of Baptiste Way in La Cañada Flintridge, a catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle between midnight and 1 a.m.   June 14 2400 block of Altura Avenue in Montrose, a bedroom window was smashed and numerous rooms were ransacked at a home. Jewelry and other items were stolen between 5:15 […]

Glendale’s Clothing Swaps and Repair Cafés Return

After much community demand and participation, the City of Glendale’s Office of Sustainability and Glendale Library, Arts, & Culture announced that the Clothing Swaps and Repair Cafés will be returning to a nearby Glendale Library. Clothing Swaps are opportunities for community members to donate items, which are collected, sorted and displayed for participants to freely […]

It’s Fair Time in the Crescenta Valley

It’s Fair Time in the Crescenta Valley

By Mary O’KEEFE  From food trucks to rides to information booths to merchants – the Hometown Country Fair has something for everyone. The entire community is invited to the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce (CVCOC) Hometown Country Fair on June 22 at Crescenta Valley Park. Organizers have worked to create an old-fashioned fair with rides, […]

Update on Rosemont Property

By Mary O’KEEFE Ever since U Matter Luxury Resort moved into the small neighborhood in the 3000 block of Frances Avenue, the community has been extra vigilant as to what is moving into their area. For well over a year residents in and around the 3000 block of Frances Avenue rang the warning bell about […]

Ribbon Cutting Held for New Glendale Police Substation

Ribbon Cutting Held for New Glendale Police Substation

By Mary O’KEEFE On Friday, June 7, the new Glendale Police Dept. substation in Montrose was officially opened during a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce. The new substation is located at 3600 Ocean View Blvd. #11. This is just about two blocks south of its former location. The substation […]