School Shooting Threat

Together with the Burbank Unified School District, the Burbank Police Dept. investigates any act, behavior or threat that places fear in the minds of students, parents or staff or that compromises their safety. On Wednesday night, the Burbank Police Dept. was made aware of a social media posting regarding a perceived threat to Luther Burbank […]

Drone Technology Used in Rescue

By Mary O’KEEFE The Montrose Search and Rescue (MSAR) team has another tool of high technology equipment in its arsenal that will help save lives. Last night, Wednesday, at about 8:20 p.m. MSAR team members responded to the Mt Wilson Road mile marker 1.46 in the Angeles National Forest. They received a call from an […]

Fall Family Fun Found at Oktoberfest

Fall Family Fun Found at Oktoberfest

Plenty of food, contests and fun for the whole family at the Montrose Oktoberfest. By Lori BODNAR       The community is invited to the 44th annual Montrose Oktoberfest on Oct. 7 featuring Bavarian food and drink, live music, carnival games, thrilling rides and contests. Montrose Oktoberfest will take place from noon to 10 p.m. in the […]

GWP Rate Hike Talks Begin and Legislative Update Presented

By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale City Council began Tuesday night’s meeting by sharing the location of its meeting on Oct. 3. The City Council in Your Neighborhood will begin its meeting at 6 p.m. at Sparr Heights Community Center, 1613 Glencoe Way in Glendale. Roubik Golanian, City of Glendale manager, said an agenda is being […]

Honoring Years of Service

Honoring Years of Service

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY  It was more than 30 years ago that CV Water District board member Judy Tejeda took on the role as community advocate at the water district. For her years of service, the District honored her on Tuesday morning by dedicating the reservoir site in her name. The dedication included the ribbon cutting […]

From the Desk of the Publisher <<< Robin Goldsworthy

The Legacy You Leave I’m interested in life – long life – and death. I know that much of this surrounds the facts that my father died young (52), my mother died semi-young (63) and my sister died at 52. So I really don’t know what “old” will look like for me. My dad probably […]

Weather Watch <<< Taking A Look Outside Our Window

By Mary O’KEEFE On Saturday I went to my daughter’s home at the beach about 3 a.m. to pick up her dog. She was on her way to La Jolla with Life Rolls On/They Will Surf Again. As I went to the car, I realized how really dark it was. The streetlight was on, along […]

Emelia Lagousis Achieves Eagle Rank

Emelia Lagousis Achieves Eagle Rank

By Mary O’KEEFE Emelia Lagousis received her Eagle rank on Sept. 16 at a ceremony at the Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall (American Legion Post 288, 4011 La Crescenta Ave.). It was hosted by American Legion Post 288, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1614 and Glendale Moose Lodge #641. Lagousis is a sophomore at Mayfield Senior […]

In brief

CVCA to Meet Tonight The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting tonight, Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The agenda includes discussion on local issues including 2432-2434 Foothill Blvd. (at Sunset), 2413 Foothill Blvd. (at Briggs); 3013 Frances – U Matter Luxury Resort, Twelve Oaks, Rockhaven – Friends of Rockhaven vs. […]

U Matter Luxury Resort Focus of CVTC Meeting

By Mikaela STONE Tensions flared at the September Crescenta Valley Town Council meeting as constituents packed the La Crescenta Library community room, leaving it standing room only as over 80 citizens anxiously waited for the Citizen Concern portion of the council meeting. Concerns arose from the presence of an alleged “detox spa” soon to be […]