LA County to Step Up Efforts to Fight West Nile Virus

Fourteen mosquito samples from around Los Angeles County have tested positive for the West Nile virus so far this year.

210 Freeway Closures Planned Tuesday

Up to three lanes of the freeway will be closed as part of the bridge construction for the Metro Gold Line expansion.

Schiff Wants Answers From U.S. Forest Service

Rep. Adam Schiff urges the Forest Service to finish its evaluation of whether to end its policy against U.S. Forest Service night flights following the devastating Station Fire.

Want to Play the Mars Rover Landing Video Game?

If an exact ballet of events come together, Curiosity will land on the red planet Aug. 5. Scientists say landing the rover is the hardest NASA mission ever attempted in the history of robotic planetary exploration.

City of Los Angeles to Host Bike Lane Meeting Wednesday

New bike lanes on North Figueroa and Colorado are scheduled to be installed in the first year of the plan.

City Employees Apply for Retirement

About 115 people have applied for early retirement to help save Glendale City Hall millions.

Getting to Mars: Seven Minutes of Terror (Video)

Check out this video of team members at Jet Propulsion Laboratory explaining the perfect choreography and sequence that must come together for the Mars rover Curiosity to successfully land on the Red Planet Aug 5.

Video: Schiff Recognizes Montrose Search and Rescue on House Floor

Team is honored for heroism in address at the U.S. House of Representatives.

Meeting Planned Thursday on Environmental Impacts of Hahamongna Project

The meeting Thursday will focus on plans to build a sports field and trail, as well as do habitat restoration work in Hahamongna Watershed Park.

What Caused Tuesday's Power Outage in Montrose-La Crescenta?

Glendale Water & Power are still investigating what happened to cause the outages for about 5,600 customers.

City Council Rejects Honolulu Avenue Road Diet Experiment

Facing both community opposition and support, the Glendale City Council decided to put the Honolulu Avenue Road Diet experiment, or any project that adds bicycle lanes in Glendale, on hold.

JPL to Build $18M, 5-Story Parking Structure

The space agency's East Arroyo Parking Lot will be turned into parkland by June 30, 2013. The new 1,200-space parking structure will be erected near Hahamongna Watershed Park.

Stolen Flags Replaced at St. Luke's of the Mountains

Community leaders, including Rep. Adam Schiff, joined with St. Luke of the Mountains Episcopal Church to replace stolen flags that represent the many communities in the area.

Schiff to Host Online Town Hall Wednesday

The congressman, who represents Montrose-La Crescenta, will take questions from constituents on Facebook and Twitter on Wednesday.

Letter: Please Don't Give up on Honolulu Road Diet

La Crescenta resident Alex Guthman urges Glendale City Council to approve the Honolulu Avenue Road Diet Tuesday.

NASA Reveals Mars Panorama

During its fifth winter on location, the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity of NASA took pictures of the surface of the planet.

Hunger 'Skyrocketed' During Recession, UCLA Study Finds

About one-in-six low-income Californians experienced hunger and how to cut their food intake in 2009, according to a new study from UCLA.

Drayman: Denies ADI Condo Renovation Allegations

Former Glendale City Councilman John Drayman denies allegations that National Fire Systems & Services -- operating under the affordable housing development company ADI -- remodeled his Montrose condo, The Glendale News-Press reported.

AQMD Launches Online Tool to Report Bad Air

Residents can attach a photo or video to their complaint.

La Crescenta Men Enter U.S. Air Force Academy

The St. Francis High School graduates, including two La Crescenta men, took their first steps toward becoming officers in the U.S. Air Force.

Utility Emergency Preparedness Bill Voted Through Senate Hearing

The bill, which was inspired by SoCal Edison's response to the local windstorm in November, would require all utilities to update their emergency response plan every two years.

DUI Campaign Nets Nearly 500 Arrests

Campaign is a coordinated effort to curb drunk drivers.

County Assessor's Corruption Allegations Examined in Campaign Contributions

Officials are investigating alleged tax breaks for a Santa Monica campaign contributor.

Board of Supervisors Approves $28.5 Billion Budget

Supervisors reportedly approve 2012-2013 budget without major cuts, or furloughs for county employees.

Children With Special Needs Will Have a Special Playground

The park renovations were built in conjunction with Shane’s Inspiration, an international nonprofit organization.

Dreier Calls for Appeal of Supreme Court's Healthcare Law Decision

Rep. David Dreier, whose district includes La Crescenta and La Canada, called on Republican colleagues to repeal President Obama's healthcare law.

Supreme Court Decision: Rep. Schiff Heralds Jurists' Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled President Obama’s healthcare law constitutional, finding that the government may impose tax penalties on persons who do not have health insurance.

Decorated La Crescenta Local Named Veteran of the Year

Assemblyman Mike Gatto honored Mike Baldwin as Veteran of the Year for the 43rd District. The La Crescenta local leads the efforts to repair the Two Strike Park War Memorial Wall.

Schiff's Op-Ed on 'Politico'

In a letter to Politico, Rep. Adam Schiff called the Attorney General Eric Holder's court battle "protracted, unnecessary and expensive."

The Stanley Cup is Headed to Glendale

Have you ever wanted to see the Stanley Cup? There's a place in Glendale where you can Wednesday.

Meeting on Hahamongna Field, Trail Project to be Held Wednesday

A sports field project that has long drawn opposition from local environmental advocates is about to enter the state-required environmental planning process. An informational meeting on the project is scheduled for Wednesday.

Study: More 'Extreme Heat' Coming to Region

Climate change predictions that are 2,500 times more precise than previous studies show rising temperatures for the region.

Noguez Investigation: Board of Supervisors Appoints Temporary Assessor

Santos Kreimann will step in for John Noguez, who is on leave while his office is under investigation.

Schiff Introduces Amendment to Overturn Citizens United Decision

The congressman says that the "disastrous" repercussions of the Supreme Court's decision have led to a flood of cash to fuel political action committees.

Glendale City Council to Postpone Honolulu Avenue Road Diet Decision

Glendale Mayor Frank Quintero announced that the Glendale City Council will vote on the Honolulu Avenue Road Diet on July 10.

Local Water District to Pass Along 5 Percent Water Rate Increase

The Foothill Municipal Water District board voted at its monthly meeting Monday to pass along a 5 percent water rate increase from the Metropolitan Water District.

How Should Officials Remove the Devil's Gate Dam Sediment?

The deadline for public comment has been extended on a plan for how to best handle potential environmental damage from dam sediment removal.

Free HIV Testing in Old Town Pasadena on June 23

Assemblymember Anthony Portantino and the Pasadena Department of Public Health will take part in free HIV testing, which will be administered Saturday, June 23 in Old Town Pasadena.

JPL: Cassini Spies Tropical Lakes on Saturn Moon

Scientists were surprised by the location of these bodies of liquid.

Water is Life Art Contest Winners Selected

Foothill Municipal Water District and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California sponsored the annual "Water is Life" student art contest for children in kindergarten through 12th grade.