Photos: Crescenta Valley Dog Park Officially Opens

Diginitaries and dog lovers gathered Friday morning to help open up the county's first off-leash dog park.

Join California's Biggest Earthquake Drill

The Great California ShakeOut begins at 10:18 a.m. Thursday.

Quote of the Night: 'Binders Full of Women'

Romney's one-liner in the Hofstra University presidential debate went viral.

County Assessor Arrested in Corruption Probe

The district attorney's office made the announcement Wednesday morning amid allegations of undervalued properties across the Westside and South Bay in exchange for campaign contributions.

Sediment Removal Starts Next Week at Devil's Gate Dam

About 5,000 cubic yards of dirt and debris will be removed next week from Devil's Gate Dam in Pasadena, between Altadena and La Canada Flintridge. The project should last about a month.

L.A. City Council Repeals Ban on Medical Marijuana Storefronts

The Los Angeles City Council action avoids placing the ordinance on the March 2013 ballot as demanded by a petition filed last month.

710 Tunnel Forum at the San Gabriel Valley COG's Wednesday Meeting

The SGV Council of Governments meets Wednesday morning to discuss transportation issues and funding, including SR710. There will be time for public comments.

Should Our Trash Become Energy?

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors would like to develop area garbage into renewable biofuels and reduce waste.

Photo: Antonovich Honors JPL's Mars Curiosity Rover Team

Supervisor Michael Antonovich, who represents the Crescenta and San Gabriel valleys, recognized NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Mars Curiosity rover team.

Photos: Gold Line Bridge Nearing Completion

The Gold Line Construction Authority released a photo Monday showing what the bridge will look like when finished, combining a real image with a rendering.

Glendale Could Have New Smoking Ordinance

Glendale City Council will introduce an ordinance that may require larger-sized outdoor seating areas for bars or restaurants to require larger smoking and non-smoking sections.

How to: Online Voter Registration

In honor of National Voter Registration Day, we’re giving you all the information you need on how and where to register to vote.

Metrolink to Add More Round-Trip Trains During "Carmageddon 2"

This weekend's "Carmageddon 2" is prompting Metrolink to add seven round-trip trains in Glendale, downtown Burbank, Bob Hope Airport, Van Nuys and Northridge.

Key California Democrats More Upbeat Post-Convention Than Republicans

Patch survey of influential party members reveals what influential California Democrats and Republicans have to say about their party convention.

Highway Interchange Named For Firefighters Who Died in 2009 Station Fire

The interchange of California Highway 14 and Angeles Forest Highway is named the “Los Angeles County Fire Captain Ted Hall and Engineer Arnie Quinones Memorial Interchange” in honor of the firefighters who died during the 2009 Station Fire.

Steve Zurn Appointed General Manager of Glendale Water & Power

Steve Zurn has served as Interim General Manager of Glendale Water & Power since May 2012. Now he takes the permanent position.

Two 710 Meetings Scheduled This Week

More technical details are expected to be shared with concerned citizens.

Neil Armstrong: Schiff Recognizes First Man to Walk on Moon

Rep. Adam Schiff recognized the first person to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong, in this video.

Strange Stench: Is The Salton Sea the Stinky Source?

Officials from the South Coast Air Quality Management District believe the source of the mysterious rotten egg smell in the Los Angeles area may be emanating from the Salton Sea.

ADI Costs $37M So Far

The construction company is involved in nearly 40 lawsuits.

Schiff: Obama Talked Jobs, Maintaining American Dream

Patch spoke with Rep. Adam Schiff about his reaction to President Barack Obama's speech Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Kamala Harris, John Pérez to Speak at Dem Convention Wed. Night

Former President Bill Clinton will deliver keynote address.

Traffic Alert: More 210 Closures Coming

Starting Tuesday, construction will cause partial and full closures of the freeway starting at Baldwin Avenue.

Surfin' Safari Silent Auction

National Night Out

CV Town Council Youth Board Elections

New Flags for St. Luke's Of The Mountains

Rosemont Preserve Celebration

SR-710 Study Open House (Alhambra)

SR-710 Study Open House (La Canada)

SR-710 Study Open House (South Pasadena)

SR-710 Study Open House (Eagle Rock)

SR-710 Study Open House (El Monte)

SR-710 Study Open House (El Sereno)

Celebrate Earth Day at Deukmejian Wilderness Park

Armenian Genocide Commemoration at the Alex Theatre

Educating Youth on Ecstasy Use Is 'Stupid' Says Antonovich

Supervisor Michael Antonovich came down hard on the L.A. Department of Public Health this week for creating a card that details ecstasy effects, after-effects and how to minimize the drug's harm.

Portantino Named to the California Film Commission

Anthony Portantino melds two loves: politics and cinema.

Locals React to County Ban on Plastic Bags

Opponents claim the ordinance unfairly taxes unincorporated areas.

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Banned in Unincorporated Areas

The L.A. County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to ban pot shops in unincorporated communities.