By Mary O’KEEFE A local resident wants to warn neighbors of a new spider in town – the brown widow. La Crescenta resident Jay Eatherton had seen a news report on the brown widow spider invading California. The report noted the spider’s poisonous and painful bite. “I had heard of black widows but this was […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station detectives are warning residents to be aware of their surroundings after several homes have been burglarized in the area. Homes on Mayfield Avenue, Parasio Way and Markridge Road have reported being burglarized or attempted to be burglarized in the past few weeks. In at least two of the […]
Sept. 6 Kagel Canyon Road in Lake View Terrace, a 19-year-old Panorama City woman and a 20-year-old Sylmar man were arrested on suspicion of possession of narcotics and possession of narcotics for sale after the vehicle they were traveling in was stopped by deputies. The man was also charged with possession of a firearm in […]
On Friday night, Sept. 3, about 7:30 p.m. a man in his late 30s fell over the edge of Angeles Crest Highway after he lost control of his motorcycle. The man fell about 80 feet over the side at mile marker 50, said Deputy Jeff Martin. Members of Montrose Search and Rescue repelled over the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The revocation of the condition use permit for The Mix at 2612 Honolulu Ave. was the topic on Wednesday during a hearing of the city of Glendale planning department. The bar, which allows public dancing and billiards, was closed on Feb. 25, 2010 after it received a license suspension by the State […]
Long time La Crescenta resident James W. Ryan passed away on Sept. 7. He was 80 years old. James was born on March 22, 1929. He lived most of his life in La Crescenta with his wife and five sons. Known as an honest and giving man, James was active in Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. […]
Dennis Wilfred Nicholson of Sunland passed away of natural causes in his sleep on Sept. 2. He was 55. Dennis was born in Burbank on April 15, 1955 to Clarence William Nicholson (deceased) and Willy Henrietta (Wayne) Nicholson (deceased). He is survived by one sister, Deborah (Nicholson) Olliff, a resident of San Diego. A graduate […]
Gary Stanley Alford, age 75, passed away on Aug. 5 at his home in La Crescenta. He is survived by his son, Bret Alford and daughter, Sheri Alford. He was a native of California and worked in the aerospace industry for 40 years. Private inurnment by family. Crippen Mortuary Directors, www.crippenmortuary.com
By Mary O’KEEFE Customers of Crescenta Valley Water District will be receiving notices of a public meeting regarding a proposed increase in water rate and charges. The increase results from companies that supply water to CVWD and increased water rates the district is being charged. The public meeting will be held on Oct. 19 at […]
Four first-time candidates are running for the 59th Assembly Distinct, which remains one of the oddest in the state in terms of layout. The district, which is being vacated by Anthony Adams, stretches from Hesperia to La Crescenta and has a Republican majority among voters. The GOP candidate is Tim Donnelly who says he is […]