By Mary O’KEEFE Montrose Search and Rescue, California Highway Patrol, U.S. Forest Service and Los Angeles County Fire responded to three motorcycle accidents within three hours on Sunday on Angeles Crest Highway and Angeles National Forest. The first occurred on the Angeles National Forest Highway at about 10:30 a.m. when a motorcyclist apparently lost control […]
By Mary O’KEEFE For the second time in less than two weeks Montrose Search and Rescue members responded to a call concerning bicyclists who found themselves stuck on the old bike path that started at Switzer Falls. The most recent call-out came on Sunday about 8:22 p.m. Two mountain bikers, Dylan Fenster from West Hollywood […]
By Mary O’KEEFE An Alhambra man has been arrested in connection with a robbery that occurred Nov. 30 in the 3000 block of Foothill Boulevard. Armando Vidana, 30, walked into the Pasadena Courthouse on Feb. 21 after a warrant had been issued for his arrest. “The judge remanded him and he is [being held] on […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Henry Richard Derusha, 76, of Silverlake told his family he would be camping for a few days in the Angeles National Forest, a common event for the avid hiker. However when he did not return by Monday morning his family became worried. Montrose Search and Rescue responded to the call at 8 […]
Proceeds from breakfast to bolster coffers for revitalization of war memorial at Two Strike Park. By Mary O’KEEFE On March 10, the Two Strike Park Memorial committee invites the community to a pancake breakfast at Rosemont Middle School. The breakfast is part of a series of fundraisers that will support the building of a new […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Montrose shopping park area is known for its small town, Norman Rockwell-type charm. Honolulu Avenue weaves back and forth through the tree-lined streets, people actually wave and smile at each other. It is easy to think this is a town that has stepped back in time if not, of course, for […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop That is the philosophy the Ferraro family hopes all will take from attending a fundraiser this Sunday. “We are looking to educate people…on the acts of kindness, compassion, and the power of their words,” wrote Deana Ferraro, mother of 15-year-old Drew […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The 3200 block of Altura Avenue was shut down briefly on Wednesday morning by Glendale police as they conducted a search for a 23-year-old man who fled during a probation compliance check. The Glendale man, Bradley Shaw, was on active felony probation for drug possession when police entered his home during a […]
“A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body.” – Benjamin Franklin By Mary O’KEEFE On Feb. 17, Ben Franklin would have been proud as members from local high school robotic teams met at the home of the Falkons to share a barbecue meal […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A town hall meeting will be held on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Rosemont Middle School’s cafeteria to share information concerning the future of the newly acquired Rosemont Preserve. The Arroyos and Foothills Conservancy is in the process of purchasing the 7.75-acre property at the top of Rosemont Avenue in Goss Canyon […]