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, […]
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 […]
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 The Delta’s delivery system, however, is badly outdated, a problem compounded both by a […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
On Oct 5, Senator Anthony J. Portantino was recognized as the 2017 Policymaker of the Year by the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU). AICCU honored Senator Portantino at their annual meeting for his outstanding commitment to higher education and continuous support of students attending California’s private, nonprofit colleges and universities. AICCU’s Policymaker […]
By Charly SHELTON The recent hurricanes that hit the east coast and Caribbean have leveled those areas. Entire buildings were ripped apart and blown away by high winds, streets were flooded and services like fresh water and electricity were nearly non-existent. These were the scenes rescue and relief crews walked into when arriving with air. […]