The Burbank Police Dept. Traffic Bureau conducted a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on Dec. 9. The checkpoint was held on Glenoaks Boulevard between Alameda Avenue and Cedar Avenue from 8:30 p.m. until 1 a.m. Locations for DUI checkpoints are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of these […]
By Eliza PARTIKA The Glendale Unified School District addressed the cybersecurity breach at this week’s Tuesday night board meeting. President Jennifer Freemon said district staff worked diligently to resolve the issue throughout the weekend and continue to monitor changes. “Most of you are aware that GUSD recently experienced a ransomware incident, which led us […]
The Sounds of Christmas As I promised in a column last month, I refused to listen to Christmas music until Thanksgiving was over. True to my word, I didn’t turn on Christmas music (hello, KOST 103.5) until Friday, Nov. 24. But now, I play it at work on my computer, in my car and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “I’m the Lorax who speaks for the trees, which you seem to be chopping as fast as you please.” It should come as no surprise that I am a fan of Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax.” I read it over and over to my kids, and now I read it to my grandson. […]
By Mikaela STONE The story of Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Sadao S. Munemori remains not well known, even in his hometown of Glendale. As a young man, Sadao “Spuds” Munemori, nicknamed for his love of potatoes, joined the United States Army shortly before the U.S. entered into World War II. Following the bombing of […]
Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Afternoon An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 17. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to capture the morning […]
By Michelle GANIAN On Wednesday, Dec. 6, La Crescenta Library held its ninth annual Christmas tree lighting where dozens of children, parents and family members gathered in the courtyard in celebration of the holiday festivities. Coordinated by realtor Robbyn Battles and County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, the ceremony rang with the spirited voices of the […]
Dec. 5 Mount Wilson Road in the Angeles National Forest, a worker noticed that a hole had been cut in a fence at the area. Nothing else appeared to be damaged or missing. The damage occurred overnight. 500 block of Georgian Road in La Cañada Flintridge, the rear glass door of a residence was smashed. […]
Wendy Hawthorne and Monte Almasi of the Glendale Area Schools Credit Union finish putting up a Christmas tree next to three merry snowmen in the lobby of the credit union. The credit union (1800 Broadview) also has a box for donations of toys for children in the area. By Robin GOLDSWORTHY
Back in the day, local actress/singer Kassandra Carroll and her brother Derek Carroll would vie over which TV show the family would get to watch: the rowdy “Dukes Of Hazard” for him or the heartwarming “Little House On The Prairie” for her. Years later, the siblings would meet their TV heroes in person at a […]