Public Safety

La Cañada Crime: Jewelry and revolver stolen from home

Residential burglary: 300 block of Starlane Drive, between noon and 1 p.m. Jewelry worth $10,000, $6,000 in silver dollar coins and a .38 caliber revolver stolen from home.

After brief jaunt through La Cañada neighborhood, bear is tranquilized

After brief jaunt through La Cañada neighborhood, bear is tranquilized

A bear spotted in a La Cañada Flintridge Monday sent swimmers scurrying indoors as it lumbered from yard to yard, apparently seeking a respite from the hot afternoon sun.

Bear spotted lumbering through La Cañada neighborhood

At least two children in a pool in La Cañada Flintridge got the scare of a lifetime Monday afternoon when a bear lumbered over the backyard fence, sending them scurrying indoors.

Suspects allegedly steal lottery tickets, curling irons in Glendale

"Unusual" is perhaps the only word to describe a spate of burglaries in Glendale on Wednesday that involved lottery tickets, curling irons and more than $300 in cash found between an alleged thief's buttocks.

La Cañada Crime: Thief steals gold bracelet from store

Grand theft: 965 Foothill Blvd., 6:06 p.m. Gold bracelet worth $2,728 stolen from Cañada Jewelry and Gifts. The incident was reported May 1.

Authorities estimate $30,000 in jewelry, damages at La Cañada store

About $30,000 in damages and jewelry losses were experienced by a La Cañada Flintridge store during a burglary early Thursday morning, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept.

'Feels like home,' new Crescenta Valley Sheriff's commander says

'Feels like home,' new Crescenta Valley Sheriff's commander says

Capt. Bill Song, the new commander of the Crescenta Valley Sheriff's Station, has returned to his roots.

Fire Chief Q&A: Watch the weather, be prepared

Fire Chief Q&A: Watch the weather, be prepared

La Cañada Flintridge is heading into fire season under the watchful eye of Los Angeles County Asst. Fire Chief Dean McGuire.

La Cañada community thanks Silversparre

La Cañada community thanks Silversparre

City staff, friends and community members thanked Capt. Dave Silversparre Monday night for his five years of service leading the Crescenta Valley Sheriff's Station.

After LAPD pursuit, Glendale man arrested at home

Los Angeles police officers arrested a Glendale man Wednesday afternoon after he led them on a pursuit near La Cañada Flintridge, officials said.

Structure fire ignites brush in La Cañada but is knocked down

A structure fire ignited brush in La Cañada on Thursday evening and appeared to be spreading before flames were knocked down by firefighters.

Crescenta Valley Sheriff's Station officials announce new captain

Crescenta Valley Sheriff's Station officials announce new captain

Bill Song, a 22-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, is set to lead the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station starting next week.

Region faces 'extreme' fire danger, triple-digit heat

Region faces 'extreme' fire danger, triple-digit heat

There is an “extreme” danger of a fire starting in counties from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara on Thursday and Friday, the National Weather Service said.

La Cañada Crime: Suspect allegedly steals donations from St. Bede's Church

Burglary: 215 Foothill Blvd., 1:10 p.m. A 38-year-old Santa Monica man was arrested on suspicion of stealing money from donation boxes at St. Bede's Church. He possessed burglary tools and appeared to be under the influence of marijuana.

More than 950 pounds of drugs collected in greater Glendale drop-off event

More than 950 pounds of prescription and non-prescription drugs were collected across the region Saturday as part of nationwide drug take-back day.

Drug take-back runs Saturday in Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge

Drug take-back runs Saturday in Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge

The Crescenta Valley Drug and Alcohol Prevention Coalition plans to host a "Prescription Drug Take-Back Day" today to combat the rise in pharmaceutical drug abuse.

Rescuers practice for next life-saving mission in Angeles National Forest

Rescuers practice for next life-saving mission in Angeles National Forest

Firefighters and rescuers who patrol the Angeles National Forest respond to hundreds of incidents every year, ranging from cars that fall off the highway to hikers who become lost or injured.

La Cañada Crime: Safe, gold watch and pearl necklace stolen in residential burglary

Residential burglary: 4900 block of Alta Canyada Road, 1:35 p.m. Safe, gold watch, pearl necklace and gold pocket watch stolen from home.

Angeles National Forest to raise fire danger to high

Angeles National Forest to raise fire danger to high

The Angeles National Forest is raising its fire danger level from moderate to high on Friday because of the virtual abse...

Chemicals involved in apparent suicide on Angeles Crest Highway

Officials have closed off part of Angeles Crest Highway after a man apparently took his own life by mixing chemicals to create a toxic substance, authorities said.

La Cañada crime: Rolex watch, laptop and wedding ring stolen in home burglary

Residential burglary: 2100 block of Lyans Drive, between 10:45 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. A Rolex watch, laptop, gold wedding ring and other items were stolen from a home.

Local runners escape Boston Marathon blast

Local runners escape Boston Marathon blast

Four La Cañada Flintridge residents completed the Boston Marathon on Monday before two deadly bombs exploded near the finish area.

Jet Propulsion Laboratory inventory check shows stolen NASA laptop

A laptop belonging to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in La Cañada Flintridge was allegedly stolen from a contract employee last summer, but the agency didn't realize it was missing until an inventory was conducted in January, officials said.

Hotel chain donates mattresses to La Cañada firefighters

Hotel chain donates mattresses to La Cañada firefighters

After a morning hike in the Angeles National Forest, Los Angeles County firefighters who work at Fire Camp 2 returned to their La Cañada Flintridge station, prepared to start an ordinary Monday.

La Cañada woman who finished Boston Marathon: 'I'm really thankful'

La Cañada woman who finished Boston Marathon: 'I'm really thankful'

After Maryann Boosalis, a 26-year-old from La Cañada Flintridge, completed the Boston Marathon on Monday, she walked to her hotel room to relax with her mother.

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