By Justin HAGER State Senator Anthony Portantino followed through on his commitment to work with North Coast Senator Mike McGuire to amend SB 98, fulfilling a promise made by the two. The bill is authored by McGuire and co-authored by Portantino. It seeks to ensure journalists have access to public assemblies and other free speech […]
Submitted by Joseph Reagan June 27 is National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Injury Awareness Day. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the signs, symptoms and stigma associated with PTSD. As a former infantry officer with two deployments to Afghanistan, this issue is deeply personal to me. The U.S. Dept. of […]
By Justin HAGER During the month of June, communities across the country celebrate LGBTQ+ pride month. “LGBTQ” stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning. The “+” symbol represents the many additional identities that make up the diverse community of people whose biological sex, perceived gender, gender identity, and relationships with other people […]
The Glendale Historical Society (TGHS) filed a public interest lawsuit in June 2021. The case alleges that Glendale violated the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) when approving a 12-unit market-rate housing project on the site of a historic 1913 Aeroplane Craftsman at 534 N. Kenwood. The City recognizes the property as a historic resource. The […]
June 21 200 block of Baptiste Way in La Cañada Flintridge, a man reported someone had entered his vehicle without his permission. Surveillance footage of the area revealed a suspect enter the unlocked vehicle; he appeared to be looking in the interior of the vehicle for a while then stepped out of the car and […]
The board of Glendale Arts voted unanimously to promote Nina Crowe to chief executive officer and Maria Sahakian to the role of chief operating officer with a specific focus on the Alex Theatre’s operations. The two leaders represent close to 30 years of experience in non-profit theatre management, budgeting, fundraising and business development. Under their leadership and […]
Precautions need to be taken when visiting the forest including visitors being mindful of their trash. By Mary O’KEEFE Every weekday morning, CVW, along with countless others, receives an email with the heading “Good Morning, Forest Friends.” It is a message sent out by John Clearwater, the public affairs officer with the U.S. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A police pursuit that ended at La Crescenta Avenue and Foothill Boulevard was finally resolved when the suspect was taken into custody at 9:25 this evening. The male suspect was apprehended by LAPD officers. The pursuit began around 6:15 p.m. when a man allegedly stole a vehicle from the 1800 block of […]
After more than a year apart, graduates throughout Glendale Unified School District gather – perhaps for the last time. By Mary O’KEEFE Last week, in-person commencement ceremonies were held for Glendale Unified School District students. The students who graduated in 2021, like the graduates of 2020, were challenged with an entirely new way of […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “We know now and we can’t unknow,” said Alex Gardner after Superior Court Judge James Bianco decided that sexually violent predator Calvin Grassmier would not be placed in a Briggs Terrace neighborhood. A court date of June 25 was scheduled to discuss a new proposed placement. Grassmier is a sexually violent predator […]