By Michael J. ARVIZU Six years after a devastating fire destroyed its sanctuary, members and leaders of Christian Life Church in La Crescenta gathered on Sunday morning to break ground for a new worship space. Sunday’s groundbreaking ceremony marks a new chapter for the 84-year-old church. Christian Life members and leaders hope that the new […]
Glendale Police Dept. has been awarded a $228,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year long program aimed at preventing deaths and injuries on local roadways through special enforcement and public awareness efforts. The grant received by Glendale PD will aid in the city’s ongoing effort to improve traffic safety […]
Plans for a much-desired skate park in La Crescenta will take shape through a series of three community meetings beginning on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Started as a grassroots project from a local teenager, the skate park idea is becoming a reality with tremendous support from residents, community groups and the County of Los Angeles Dept. […]
By Michael BRUER Local Life Scout Rhys Teff of Crescenta Valley High School and Troop 288 wanted to find a way to make La Crescenta nicer. When his mom read about local members of the community seeking to do just that, Teff began an effort to develop his Eagle Scout service project and create a […]
Thanksgiving Day is filled with love, laughter and family, but it is also the leading day of the year for home fires. The Glendale Fire Dept. encourages the community to keep safety in mind this holiday season. These simple tips are a great way to be safe while preparing a beautiful holiday meal: • Stay […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley Town Council meeting on Nov. 21 was the last time President Cheryl Davis would be at the helm. After four years, Davis gaveled her last adjournment; the next meeting on Dec. 19 will seat the newly elected councilmembers and a new president will be voted in. Due to work […]
By Jason KUROSU Since his appearance in 2012 and subsequent forays into Glendale, Meatball the bear has become a popular figure, embraced by locals and animal advocates alike. Not only is Meatball the centerpiece for Glendale’s float in this year’s Rose Parade, but Lions, Tigers & Bears, a nonprofit animal sanctuary which Meatball calls home, […]
Home Tour Tickets Now On Sale Tickets for the Dec. 14 annual holiday home tour and boutique benefitting Prom Plus are now on sale. The self-guided tour is from 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The $25 ticket gives access to five properties outfitted for the holidays including historic Rockhaven Sanitarium. There is no charge to […]
The Glendale Youth Alliance (GYA) has been recognized by Small Business Heroes and insureon for their exceptional work in the community and with Glendale’s businesses. Small Business Heroes is a grant giving program and will be presenting GYA with a check for $1,000 on Tuesday, November 26. The Glendale Youth Alliance (GYA) is a […]