On April 6, a GPD officer observed two vehicles traveling at a high rate of speed eastbound on Glenoaks Boulevard. The officer observed the vehicles trying to get ahead of one another in what appeared to be a speed contest reaching speeds estimated to be over 65 MPH. The officer conducted an enforcement stop on […]
Drivers may be lulled into thinking that emptier roads mean traveling faster but CHP officers say this isn’t so … especially in wet weather. By Mary O’KEEFE The recent rains have helped the Los Angeles area to meet its normal rainfall numbers. From the weather season that is measured from Oct. 1, 2019 to present, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Rumors are fueling more fear during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these rumors, or lies, come from conspiracy theorists and spread quickly online. Recently there was a rumor that made the rounds stating that the U.S. is preparing to mobilize the National Guard and first responders for a nationwide two-week quarantine for […]
By Julie BUTCHER The Glendale City Council met virtually again this week, with newly installed councilmembers Ardy Kassakhian and Daniel Brotman taking their seats via video conference. At a special meeting on Monday, April 13, the body will select a new mayor who will chair council meetings and lead the body for the coming year. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A fence with green tarp wrapped around it has been placed around the former location of The Mix at 2612 Honolulu Ave. indicating work may be about to begin on the already approved 28-multi-family unit. A demolition permit was issued in February prior to the Safer at Home protocol, said Phillip Lanzafame, […]
April 3 2300 block of Barton Lane in Montrose, a resident witnessed four suspects exit a newer model, possibly white, Ford Explorer and attempt to gain entry into vehicles parked at the home. Suspects were not able to gain access to the locked vehicles. The resident yelled at the suspects and they fled the location […]
Embracing the Why According to government and medical officials, this week, possibly leading into next week, will be the apex, or the peak, of the COVID-19 spread in California. Officials have made it crystal clear that this is the time to dedicate ourselves to isolating indoors, staying away from each other and learning FaceTime […]
By Julie BUTCHER While Los Angeles County is experiencing dramatic overall reductions in the sale of produce, with as much as a 90% drop reported, local business owner Connor Smith’s family business Smith Produce is working hard to get fresh produce to the Crescenta Valley, as safely as possible. Smith Produce is operating a drive-thru […]
“The peace and beauty of a spring day had descended upon the earth like a benediction.” ~ Kate Chopin, American author As the old saying goes, April showers bring May flowers. Written long ago, it doesn’t usually pertain to us. Yesterday, while finishing up writing “Weather,” I glanced outside during one of the many downpours […]