By Nicole MOORE At the May 4 meeting of the Montrose Shopping Park Association, President Andre Ordubegian invited local business owners and community members to attend future MSPA meetings and to participate in discussions for the betterment of Montrose. “We are doing a lot events and activities. We invite everyone to see what’s happening in […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A motion was put forth and approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday instructing County staff to look into the feasibility of issuing an ordinance against social hosting in the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, Palos Verdes. Fourth District Supervisor Janice Hahn said she was responding to […]
By Julie BUTCHER Assemblymember Laura Friedman hosted “Coffee & Conversation” in the late morning on Saturday at the McCambridge Rec Center in Burbank. Former Assemblymember Mike Gatto was there, too, saying he was pleased to see the “great turnout, especially on a rainy Saturday.” He added that Coffee & Conversation is a tradition for Friedman, […]
By Brian CHERNICK Glendale celebrated the long-awaited grand reopening of downtown’s Central Library on May 1 with a day of festivities after nearly two years of construction. Attendees were treated to tours of the library and programs showcasing the new and improved facilities and spaces built for community members to learn, create and reflect. […]
The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Dept./Crescenta Valley Station deputies are seeking the public’s help with information concerning an incident of road rage seen in the photos at right. On March 8 at about 6 p.m. two men may have witnessed a road rage incident that escalated to an assault with a deadly weapon on Angeles […]
May 7 3400 block of Markridge Road in La Crescenta/Glendale, the Glendale police are investigating a report concerning vandalism at the Deukmejian Wilderness Park. Swastikas were etched into the community bulletin board. Anyone with information is asked to contact GPD at (818) 548-4911. May 5 300 block of Baptiste Way in La Cañada, glasses, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Galileo was the first to observe Saturn with a telescope in 1610 and was confused by it. Saturn, from a telescope, looks flat and there were, of course, those amazing rings. It was not until 1659 that Christian Huygens inferred the geometry of the rings and for centuries Saturn appeared to be […]
Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day The community is invited to the Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day on Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. to help protect the natural habitat at Rosemont Preserve. Volunteers will be tending to native plants, removing invasive plants and doing some light trail maintenance. Wear sturdy shoes, comfortable clothes and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Prom Plus Taste of Montrose was held on Sunday, made possible by the complete generosity of local restaurants. Prom Plus began over 20 years ago after a Crescenta Valley High School student was murdered while she slept at an unsupervised after-prom party. CVHS seniors had rented rooms in an Anaheim hotel. […]
By Brian CHERNICK Tuesday’s Glendale City Council meeting began with a proclamation designating May as Historic Preservation Month. Mayor Vartan Gharpetian delivered the proclamation stressing the importance of honoring and maintaining the tangible heritage of Glendale. The Glendale Historic Society executive director Sean Bersell thanked the mayor and council members for their continued commitment to […]