Above normal temperatures coupled with unusually dry vegetation have prompted the Angeles National Forest to raise its Fire Danger Level from “High” to “Very High” effective Tuesday, July 2. The Forest has taken this step to enhance public awareness that fire-risk conditions are increasing as temperatures rise, forest grasses and brush dry out. The […]
The Fourth of July, once coined as the busiest day for the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC), has been replaced by July 5th. “We see an increase in strays running on our local freeways, pets found far from home and injured animals,” said Marcia Mayeda, DACC Director. […]
Advisory: Altadena Sheriff’s Station seeking public’s assistance identifying two possible suspects wanted in an assault. On Tuesday, at 11:25 pm, near the 400 Block of Stonehurst Drive in Altadena, deputies responded to a call of shots fired near the location. Witnesses stated that a male African American, 18-22 years old, 5′-08″ – 5’10”, […]
There will be no construction closures during the July 4th holiday, July 3 at 6 a.m. through July 5 at 11:59 p.m. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to implement the closures listed below as part of a project that is constructing a truck lane on southbound I-5 between Pico Canyon […]
Summer brings the opening of many public and residential pools, which makes the swim season officially underway. Therefore, it is important to practice safety to prevent an accidental drowning. An estimated 260 children under five years of age drown each year in residential swimming pools and spas. It’s estimated another 3,000 children under age five […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved a motion that would allow no less than one acre be set aside for a memorial located in an old oak grove near the site of the former Tuna Canyon Detention Station. The site will be placed on the list of the city’s […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Children are inspired by a variety of sources. It could be a teacher who handed them a special book or meeting someone larger than life or just peering into the night’s sky and thinking, “I wonder what’s out there.” The latter has been inspirational, not only to those whose imagination has taken […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Saturday, the American Heroes Air Show will again be flying onto the field near Hansen Dam. About 20 years ago, the show was held in Santa Monica. It has grown in popularity over the years and found a welcome home at Hansen Dam. The show is different from most air shows […]
by Michael YEGHIAYAN At its most recent meeting, the Crescenta Valley Town Council explored a number of issues and their respective impact on the local community. Among the business discussed by the council was the potential traffic-related impact of a new housing development on Pennsylvania Avenue, located just north of the westbound 210 freeway onramp, […]
Assemblyman Mike Gatto honored La Crescenta resident Steve Pierce (left) as Veteran of the Year for the 43rd District at the 2013 Assembly Veterans Recognition Luncheon on Wednesday. A community leader and decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, Pierce’s military and civilian career have each been defined by steadfast service to the country and the […]