Bill Introduced to Help L.A. County Cities Get Disaster Relief Aid

Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Burbank, has introduced a bill that would change rules about federal disaster relief that he says resulted in L.A. County being unfairly denied FEMA aid from November's windstorms.

5 Questions for Assembly Candidate Mike Gatto

Patch interviews Mike Gatto, who is running to represent the 43rd state Assembly District.

Angeles Forest Highway to Close for 5 Days

County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works will close a portion of Angeles Forest Highway for five days beginning next week.

City Council May Trim Tree Ordinance

Members of the La Cañada Flintridge City Council are considering whether to allow residents to choose their own arborist off the city's preferred list when removing a protected tree. The city may also give homeowners more say in trimming trees on public p

LCHS Shines at Solar Cup

The students prepared for the May event over a seven-month period, during which they participated in building, equipping and racing 16-foot, single-seat canoes powered only by the sun.

Portantino's Vanity Plate Perk Bill Passes Assembly

AB 2068 would require legislators to pay the same fees as the general public for vanity license plates.

41K Acres of Station-Fire Damaged Angeles National Forest Reopened

The bulk of the reopened area is in the Big Tujunga Canyon area.

Ashes of 'Star Trek' Actor, JPL Engineer Shot into Orbit

The ashes of James Doohan, Scotty from "Star Trek'' and Bob Shrake, who helped send NASA spacecraft to other planets, as well as 300 other people's ashes were aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket that blasted into orbit this week as part of an in-space for-pro

How the Mars Rover Grabs Soil Samples (Video)

Curiosity will be a rolling geology lab on Mars. Check out how engineers take a soil sample using her stunt double.

Local Members of Congress Urge Action on Helicopter Noise

Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Pasadena, is among a group of congressional leaders asking the FAA to do more than just study the possibility of regulating helicopter noise in L.A. County.

Meeting on 710 Freeway Extension to be Held at Rose Bowl

Metro has added an additional date to discuss alternatives to the proposed 710 Freeway tunnel extension, a required part of the environmental work for that project.

Unemployment Rate Ticks Down in L.A. County

In La Cañada, the unemployment rate was 4.3 percent in April 2012.

Report: Angeles Forest Land Use to be Reexamined by Forest Service

The Pasadena Star-News reports that a lawsuit has forced the Forest Service to consider curbing off-road recreation and abandon trails and roads going unused to focus more on wilderness preservation.

Last Chance: Last Day to Register to Vote

Monday is the last day to register to vote for the June 5 Primary.

Legislators Portantino, Liu Honored

Anthony Portantino was named Legislator of the Year by the Junior Leagues of California, recognizing several of his bills in the areas of health, education and violence prevention. Liu was named Senator of the Year by the California Community Colleges Boa

DA Cooley Says Assessor Should Resign

Los Angeles County Assessor John Noguez' office is under investigation.

Residents Question MTA's Data Validity

County transportation officials came to La Cañada High School Saturday to unveil the options they are exploring to fill the 710 gap. Some 75 residents, mostly skeptical, attended the meeting.

Most Popular Baby Names in 2011

Find out the most popular baby names in your area. A few picks may surprise you.

JPL: Herschel Sees Intergalactic Bridge Aglow With Stars

The Herschel Space Observatory has discovered a giant, galaxy-packed filament ablaze with billions of new stars.

May 21 Last Day to Register to Vote in June 5 Primary

May 21 is deadline in Los Angeles County for registering to vote in the upcoming election.

'Prom' Graffiti is a First for LCF Trails

A city official said Thursday crews would remove the spray-painted invitation scrawled across a rock before the end of business Friday.

Legislation to Keep Your Facebook Password From Your Boss Introduced

The Password Protection Act of 2012 would the enhance current law to prohibit employers from compelling or coercing employees into providing access to their private accounts.

Storm Barriers to Stay on Streets

They've displeased hillside homeowners, but the storm barriers, K-rails, deflect debris and mudflow away from homes and need to stay put for another year or so. The concrete rails have lined hillside streets since the aftermath of the 2009 Station Fire.

JPL to Host Open House in June

Jet Propulsion Laboratory will open its doors to the public June 9 and 10 for "Great Journeys," which will take visitors on a "ride" through the wonders of space.

Traffic Counters Record Traffic for 710 EIR

Data collection is part of plan for environmental impact report for the 710. Traffic counters record the number of vehicles as they pass under the Gould Avenue overpass in La Canada.

NASA Tests Rover in Mojave Desert

Scientists tested the rover, similar to Curiosity, currently flying to Mars with an August landing date.

Body Removed From Desert Cave Confirmed as Guillermo Pino, Jr.

Pino's body was brought out of an Anza-Borrego mud cave by mine rescuers Tuesday night.

LCF City Council Galled by Metro's 710 Board Proposal

Council members unanimously rejected a request by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority to have city planning commissioners represent La Cañada on the State Route 710 Stakeholder Outreach Advisory Committee. The city wants to council membe

Obama Backs Gay Marriage: Local Leader Reacts

Rep. Adam Schiff, who is running in a newly drawn Congressional district that includes La Cañada, spoke in support of President Obama’s gay marriage views Wednesday.

Montrose Search & Rescue Helps Recover Body in Anza-Borrego Cave

The medical examiner has taken possession of the body. The identification is pending.

Video: Schiff Says U.S. Prevented Recent Al Qaeda Terror Plot

Reports emerge that the CIA stopped a bomb meant to explode in a U.S. bound plane. Officials believe Al Qaeda attempted an attack near the anniversary of Osama Bin Laden's death.

Should We Regulate Helicopter Noise? (Discussion)

A bill to regulate helicopter noise in Los Angeles County has been introduced in the House and Senate and federal authorities are planning a study on the issue.

LCF Trails Council Wins Project Award

The California Trails Conference Foundation, a nonprofit that works with the California Department of Parks and Recreation, recently awarded its top honor to members of the La Cañada Flintridge Trails Council.

JPL: NuSTAR Telescope is a Black Hole Hunter (Video)

Scientists explain how this powerful telescope offers a new window on the universe.

Time-Lapse Video of Gold Line Bridge

This video produced by the Gold Line Construction Authority shows the bridge's falsework construction over a period of two months.

JPL: Black Hole Commits Stellar Homicide

This observation yields insights about the harsh environment around black holes and the types of stars swirling around them. It is not the first time the unlucky star had a brush with the behemoth black hole.

Schiff Wants L.A. River to Remain an Urban Waterway

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) describes why the Los Angeles River should continue with renewal projects.

LCUSD Ups Developer Fees

The monetary increase may go toward funding district-wide WiFi, according to Superintendent Wendy Sinnette.

L.A. County Launching Campaign to Reduce Hunger

The campaign will also increase access to food assistance.

LCHS Students: 'Really Going to Miss' Principal (Video)

Two juniors talk about what outgoing La Cañada High School Principal Jackie Luzak and Assistant Principal Aaron Dover have meant to them over the years.