Ocean View

For the first time in four seasons, the Flintridge Prep girls’ volleyball team made it to the CIF postseason. The stay was a short one, however, but still not enough to diminish the journey in getting there. “For us to make it back to the playoffs ... I think was a huge success,” said Rebels Coach Sean Beattie after his team fell to host Ocean View, 22-25, 25-17, 25-18, 25-23, on Tuesday night in the opening round of the CIF Southern Section Division 3-A playoffs.

Waltonia Drive in Montrose, below the westbound Ocean View exit of the Foothill (210) Freeway, was taped off for a few hours Friday by Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies called to the scene at 8:04 p.m. after an apparent suicide. “The fire department was here for awhile, then they left and the sheriff [deputies] stayed,” said a nearby resident, one of several who milled around on the sidewalk trying to learn what had happened in their neighborhood. According to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s homicide detective Ty Labbe, a 53-year-old Montrose woman apparently jumped from the freeway bridge.

The city of La Cañada Flintridge intends to take a local property owner to court over his construction of four pillars in the front of his home at Castle Road and Ocean View. The planning department confirmed this week that the matter has been referred for compliance to the city prosecutor. Paul Yalnezian constructed the pillars without a permit. He told the planning commission they were intended as a safety barrier against runaway cars. They were built behind a wall of less than 42 inches high, the legal limit for front-yard structures.

La Cañada Flintridge Mayor Laura Olhasso on Monday recognized 11 local residents who volunteered during rescue and cleanup efforts in the wake of the Feb. 6 debris flows. “We had some volunteers that day and in the ensuring days that, in light of as many volunteers we had helping in our community for that disaster stand out beyond and above that call of duty,” Olhasso said. The “mudslide heroes” included Cory Stevens, Nick Berkuta, Mary Ann Berkuta, Robert Berkuta, Olivia Brown, Bob Wallace, Brian Fuller, Irene Selemi, Vachik Selemi, Kris Heck, David Oh and Bryn Oh. It has been nearly two months since a heavy rainstorm soaked the San Gabriel Mountains, triggering significant debris flows that damaged more than 30 homes in La Cañada neighborhoods including Paradise Valley, the Haskell Street/Harter Lane area, Escalante Drive and Arroyo Summit Drive.

Montrose Oktoberfest Saturday from noon to 11 p.m. on Honolulu Avenue. Games/Rides start at noon; Official opening at 1 p.m.; Beer/wine sales start at 2 p.m. Bingo from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Montrose Travel Parking lot. Dinner Area B at Wickham opens at 2 p.m. Dinner Area A at Washington Mutual opens at 4 p.m. Contests : Forms available at Information Booth at PDC Lot 2340 Honolulu Ave....

La Cañada Flintridge Mayor Laura Olhasso on Monday recognized 11 local residents who volunteered during rescue and cleanup efforts in the wake of the Feb. 6 debris flows. “We had some volunteers that day and in the ensuing days that, in light of as many volunteers we had helping in our community for that disaster stand out beyond and above that call of duty,” Olhasso said. Those honored included: Cory Stevens, Nick Berkuta, Mary Ann Berkuta, Robert Berkuta, Olivia Brown, Bob Wallace, Brian Fuller, Irene Selemi, Vachik Selemi, Kris Heck, David Oh and Bryn Oh. About two months ago, a heavy rainstorm soaked the San Gabriel Mountains, triggering significant debris flows that damaged more than 30 homes in La Cañada neighborhoods.

Last season, with Clarke Anderson leading the way, the Spartans boys? basketball team made it to the second round of the CIF playoffs before falling to Palm Springs. Although Anderson graduated, the team retained a number of great players: Jeff Grigg, Mike McGlashan, Omar Rady, Mason Holle, Matt Faber, Mike and Eric Jilg and Rocky Moore. The summer started strong for the Spartans with a pair of third place finishes in two tournaments?the Cal Poly Pomona Tournament and the SCIBA Tourney.

LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE - There were concerns coming into the season from La Cañada High girls' soccer Coach Louie Bilowitz that his team's youth could be a weakness. The Spartans, who carry six freshmen and eight sophomores on their 18-player roster, used youth to their advantage at home against Ocean View in the second round of the CIF Southern Section Division VI playoffs Wednesday, however, as freshman forward Natalie Ragusa scored La Cañada's first and only goal in a 1-0 win. Unfortunately, Bilowitz wasn't there to see it as he stayed home with flu-like symptoms and assistant Anya Rosen stepped in to lead the team.

Spring break was almost over. The noon sun had started to heat up the asphalt. Traffic on Foothill Boulevard was at a crawl. It was a typical Sunday morning. I was at Dish, seated in a corner booth. Suddenly, she arrived. It was the Anonymous Source, an attractive lady in her early 40s. Today, she was dressed casually. She wore designer jeans, a pink Dodger T-shirt and an equally pink Dodger cap. I didn’t know baseball caps came in pink! I exclaimed. She slid into the booth.

LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE - There were concerns coming into the season from La Cañada High girls' soccer Coach Louie Bilowitz that his team's youth could be a weakness. The Spartans, who carry six freshmen and eight sophomores on their 18-player roster, used youth to their advantage at home against Ocean View in the second round of the CIF Southern Section Division VI playoffs Wednesday, however, as freshman forward Natalie Ragusa scored La Cañada's first and only goal in a 1-0 win. Unfortunately, Bilowitz wasn't there to see it as he stayed home with flu-like symptoms and assistant Anya Rosen stepped in to lead the team.

If there is a more beautiful city in California than Santa Barbara, we have yet to find it. Broad beaches are set against lush vegetation and a hilly landscape that is nestled just in front of the picturesque Santa Ynez Mountains. An abundance of Spanish architecture completes a panorama that could just as well be a beautiful city on the Mediterranean. In fact, Santa Barbara marketing gurus like to refer to their little piece of California as the American Riviera because of its resemblance to other warm, coastal areas in other parts of the world.

After five years at 643 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada, Priscilla Luther-Heft and her collection of more than 40,000 books will be moving to Ocean View Boulevard in Montrose. Because of Around the World Books’ current setting in a secluded breezeway in Plaza de La Cañada, the bookstore’s address isn’t visible from the street, Luther-Heft said. “The biggest challenge has been people getting to know that I’m here,” she said. “I didn’t have much of a budget for advertising, and what I did didn’t end up proving to be very successful.

La Cañada Flintridge Mayor Laura Olhasso on Monday recognized 11 local residents who volunteered during rescue and cleanup efforts in the wake of the Feb. 6 debris flows. “We had some volunteers that day and in the ensuing days that, in light of as many volunteers we had helping in our community for that disaster stand out beyond and above that call of duty,” Olhasso said. Those honored included: Cory Stevens, Nick Berkuta, Mary Ann Berkuta, Robert Berkuta, Olivia Brown, Bob Wallace, Brian Fuller, Irene Selemi, Vachik Selemi, Kris Heck, David Oh and Bryn Oh. About two months ago, a heavy rainstorm soaked the San Gabriel Mountains, triggering significant debris flows that damaged more than 30 homes in La Cañada neighborhoods.

La Cañada Flintridge Mayor Laura Olhasso on Monday recognized 11 local residents who volunteered during rescue and cleanup efforts in the wake of the Feb. 6 debris flows. “We had some volunteers that day and in the ensuring days that, in light of as many volunteers we had helping in our community for that disaster stand out beyond and above that call of duty,” Olhasso said. The “mudslide heroes” included Cory Stevens, Nick Berkuta, Mary Ann Berkuta, Robert Berkuta, Olivia Brown, Bob Wallace, Brian Fuller, Irene Selemi, Vachik Selemi, Kris Heck, David Oh and Bryn Oh. It has been nearly two months since a heavy rainstorm soaked the San Gabriel Mountains, triggering significant debris flows that damaged more than 30 homes in La Cañada neighborhoods including Paradise Valley, the Haskell Street/Harter Lane area, Escalante Drive and Arroyo Summit Drive.

Charles Woodhouse awoke early Saturday morning to the roar of rushing water. Debris loosened from the hillsides by a heavy rainstorm was snaking down Angeles Crest Highway and spilling into his Arroyo Summit Drive cul-de-sac. Mud filled the street, overwhelmed his driveway and seeped into the house, Woodhouse said. But no sooner had the rain stopped, than car loads of community members, most of them fellow members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, began arriving to help.

For the first time in four seasons, the Flintridge Prep girls’ volleyball team made it to the CIF postseason. The stay was a short one, however, but still not enough to diminish the journey in getting there. “For us to make it back to the playoffs ... I think was a huge success,” said Rebels Coach Sean Beattie after his team fell to host Ocean View, 22-25, 25-17, 25-18, 25-23, on Tuesday night in the opening round of the CIF Southern Section Division 3-A playoffs.

Formula stretches drug products [Re: “Baby formula thefts leave him sad,” Our Readers Write, Sept. 10] I appreciate Dr. Barnes’ concern for babies, and for the parents responsible for their care. He may be justified in citing Victor Hugo for all we know about the shoplifter, but it is highly unlikely. A quick Internet search would have informed him that the thief more likely had cash flow in mind than a hungry mouth to feed. Some months ago I wondered why baby formula was suddenly keeping company with the cigarettes, booze and cold remedies behind locked doors at a local grocery store.