Montrose Avenue

A Montrose man remained in critical condition Tuesday after being struck by an SUV and thrown 70 feet in the air on New Year’s Day, officials said. Joo Lee, 49, is being treated at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena after Friday’s collision in the 3000 block of Montrose Avenue, between La Crescenta and Ramsdell avenues. Police are still looking for the driver, officials said. Lee was crossing Montrose Avenue about 7:14 p.m. to pick up his daughter, who was at a friend’s home, police said.

The La Crescenta and La Cañada Flintridge Summer Beach Bus service is starting early this year, announced Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich. Beginning Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, residents of La Crescenta and La Cañada Flintridge can ride the Summer Beach Bus to Santa Monica Beach during the summer months. "It's a great way for the family to spend the day at the beach," said Supervisor Antonovich. The Summer Beach Bus service costs $4 per round-trip for children and adults.

Local resident Donnie Bell is requesting a conditional use permit to build an eight-unit apartment complex on Montrose Avenue between Ocean View Boulevard and Mira Vista Avenue. Bell presented his plans to a land use committee of the Crescenta Valley Town Council on Monday night and drew general support, according to council member Danette Erickson. The project requires a CUP because of the ongoing study of multiple residential zoning in Montrose being conducted by the county.

Beach Bus to Santa Monica ??9:15 a.m. Memorial Park, northwest corner Foothill Boulevard and La Cañada Boulevard ??9:30 a.m. Two Strike Park, on Rosemont Avenue ??9:35 a.m. Los Angeles County Library on La Crescenta Boulevard ??9:45 a.m. Montrose Ave. and La Crescenta Avenue (southeast corner) ??9:50 a.m. Montrose Ave. and Ocean View Boulevard (southeast corner) ??10:50 a.m. Arrives Santa Monica Pier parking lot ? Return bus to LCF/La Crescenta ?

The following information was taken from police reports: LA CRESCENTA Montrose Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard: A Van Nuys man was arrested May 21 on suspicion of possessing a deadly weapon. Police pulled him over for playing his music too loud and discovered his driver's license had expired and that he was carrying a pair of brass knuckles. 2900 block of Fairmount Avenue: A La Crescenta woman reported May 23 three secco palm trees, which were growing in planting pots, were stolen from her frontyard.

I enjoyed reading the article on a proposed eight-unit apartment house on Montrose Avenue in the unincorporated area of Montrose ("Additional apartments proposed," Wednesday). The main subject of the article dealt with one specific apartment project proposed by Donnie Ball and his son, Joey. I believe that the Balls have provided an excellent opportunity to bring two issues to light with regard to development and historic preservation, consideration of which might be worthwhile to the building trade and the preservation community alike.

The following crime reports for La Crescenta, Montrose and northeast Glendale were provided by the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station and taken from the log at the Glendale Police station. Monday, June 26 Person(s) unknown broke a light fixture at a residence in the 2500 block of Laughlin Avenue in La Crescenta. Sunday, June 25 Manika Shahbandeh Masih, 21, of La Crescenta, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs after being stopped in the 1200 block of Wilson Avenue in Glendale.

Last chance for Beach Bus is today The Summer Beach Bus makes its stop at Foothill Boulevard and La Cañada Boulevard at 9:15 a.m.; Two Strike Park at 9:25 a.m.; County Library at 9:30 a.m.; Montrose Avenue and La Crescenta Avenue at 9:35 a.m. and Montrose Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard at 9:40 a.m. The bus leaves Santa Monica Beach at 3 p.m. and returns to the same stops. The bus service will end today. The round trip costs $3 for adults and children and $1.50 for seniors age 62 and older, or people with disabilities.

The following were taken from daily booking reports from the Glendale Police Department. 200 block of South Central Avenue A 20-year-old woman was arrested May 18 on suspicion of grand theft. A 39-year-old woman was arrested May 18 on suspicion of burglary. 100 block of North Isabel Street A 19-year-old man was arrested May 18 on suspicion of vandalism. East Chestnut Street and South Louise Street A 26-year-old man was arrested May 18 on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance.

The following were taken from daily booking reports from the Glendale Police Department. AREA 1 East Chevy Chase Drive and South Glendale Avenue Daniel Montiel, 21, was arrested Jan. 13 on an outstanding warrant for burglary. 400 block of East Broadway Alejandro Navarette, 35, was arrested Jan. 14 on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Campus Street and Colorado Street Alen Babyan, 27, was arrested Jan. 14 on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance.

  Margaret Crippen Wurtz passed away peacefully at home with her pets on her lap surrounded by loved ones. She was 98 years old. She is survived by her son Bill and his family, wife Cindy, grandchildren Kristina and Patrick, and their mother Theresa Wurtz and by her son Brian and his family, wife Kim, and grandchildren Michael and Cassie. Margaret was born in Iowa and moved to California at a young age. Her parents founded Crippen's Mortuary in 1928 which has served the community for 83 years.

The following were taken from daily booking reports from the Glendale Police Department. AREA 1 700 block of Orange Grove Avenue Luther Wyatt, 22, was arrested Aug. 11 on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine, domestic battery and receiving stolen property. 1200 block of Glendale Avenue Robert Chavez Jr., 29, was arrested Aug. 11 on suspicion of robbery. 1000 block of South Central Avenue Kurt Escano, 22, was arrested Aug. 11 on suspicion of spousal assault.