From the Desk of the Publisher

Bringing a Smile to Your Face   As most of you know, I don’t do much on Thursday mornings. I don’t set the alarm on the clock, I don’t hurry into the office. This dates back eight years ago when I started the paper and we sometimes didn’t get out of here until nearly 2 […]

Weather in the Foothills

“Whenever I gaze up at the moon, I feel like I’m on a time machine. I am back to that precious pinpoint of time, standing on the foreboding – yet beautiful – Sea of Tranquility. I could see our shining blue planet Earth poised in the darkness of space.” ~ Buzz Aldrin, U.S. astronaut Looking […]

In Brief

Dog Park Celebration The County of Los Angeles Dept. of Parks and Recreation, East County Community Services Agency and San Gabriel Valley/Foothill Recreation District are hosting the 5th Annual Dog Park Festival. It takes place on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at CV Park. There will be dog boutiques, freebies, raffle, […]

Montrose Celebrates German Heritage

Montrose Celebrates German Heritage

By Mary O’KEEFE Another Oktoberfest has come and gone. With an estimated crowd of between 20,000 and 25,000 people, the event filled every inch of Honolulu Avenue on Saturday. It was the Montrose Oktoberfest’s 40th anniversary, which was recognized by dignitaries including Senator Anthony Portantino, Glendale City Councilmembers Ara Najarian and Vrej Agajanian, and representatives […]

MWD Approves California WaterFix

By Mary O’KEEFE At the Metropolitan Water District meeting on Tuesday the board voted to approve the California WaterFix. “About 30% of the water that flows out of taps in Southern California comes from northern California via the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The Delta’s delivery system, however, is badly outdated, a problem compounded both by a […]

MSPA Discusses Las Vegas Attack and Future Development

By Nicole MOORE The Oct. 5 meeting of the Montrose Shopping Park Association began with a somber tone as President Andre Ordubegian remembered those who lost their lives in the recent Las Vegas attack. “Before we start, I want to offer my deepest sympathies and condolences to the victims and family members of those who […]

Annual Minibike Show Set for Saturday

By Brandon HENSLEY Six years in, Joe Sebergandio and his minibikes aren’t slowing down. The native New Yorker who grew up riding minibikes will once again be showcasing his collection, and those of others, this weekend in his annual celebration of bikes and the memories of days gone by. Saturday’s sixth annual Minibike Reunion Tour, […]

‘Future Looks Bright,’ Says Superintendent Roberson

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY It was a morning of recognition and optimism at the 13th Annual State of the Schools Breakfast held on Thursday morning, Oct. 5, at Pacific Community Center. The breakfast is hosted by the Glendale Educational Foundation and provides information on how Glendale Unified School District schools are performing. It is also an […]

Zombie Nights Coming to the Crescenta Valley

Zombie Nights Coming to the Crescenta Valley

CV Sheriff’s Station prepares for ghoulish good time at Haunted Jail. By Mary O’KEEFE It has been a long time tradition in the Crescenta Valley – the Haunted Jail. The spooky event held at the CV Sheriff’s Station at 4554 Briggs Ave. had been created years ago by a deputy who worked at the station. […]

City Hall Improvements Approved

By Brian CHERNICK The steps to Glendale City Hall are getting a make-over after Glendale City Councilmembers voted to remove and replace the 75-year-old entry way steps with brand new concrete. The Dept. of Public Works and its staff prepared a report for council, advising it to allow the rehabilitation of the steps after numerous […]