GWP Rate Increases Delayed

By Jason KUROSU The Glendale City Council voted to delay increased drought rates for Glendale Water & Power customers for at least six months, after conservation efforts by Glendale residents and the city’s curtailing of imported water purchases prevented the need to raise rates. At the city council’s Tuesday night meeting, GWP General Manager Steven […]

Grab a Fork – It’s Time for Taste of the Foothills

By Mary O’KEEFE For those who have ever driven by local restaurants and wondered what was beyond those doors or had heard of a restaurant but have never have the time to check it out… well the time to check out those eateries is coming up at the annual Taste of the Foothills event. On […]

Sheriffs Capture Burglary Suspect

By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County Sheriffs from Crescenta Valley Station captured two burglary suspects after a daylong search. The CV Station received a call concerning a possible burglary at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the 5500 block of Rock Castle Drive in La Cañada. “We had a burglary in progress,” said Lt. Bill Jaeger. Deputies […]

In Brief

Starbucks on MSPA Agenda The possibility of the addition of the Starbucks “Evenings” program to the Montrose location will be discussed at this morning’s monthly MSPA meeting. The “Evenings” program would allow the sale of beer and wine at the store. Those interested are welcome to attend the meeting that begins at 8 a.m. at […]

From the Desk of the Publisher

Things that Go Bump As a homeowner few things are scarier than the unexpected sound of something that goes bump; however, for consummate Halloween professionals, creating things that go bump, or scream, or crash – in fact anything that makes you jump – is what they hope for. These “scary-makers” will be on overdrive I’m […]

Town Mourns Loss of Local Son

Town Mourns Loss of Local Son

By Mary O’KEEFE The shops along Honolulu Avenue in the Montrose Shopping Park have changed over the years. Many retailers have gone by the wayside as restaurants moved in. This is a typical sight in many small towns as mom and pop retail businesses battle the challenges brought by big box stores and the Internet. […]

Life – and Humankindness – Celebrated at Glendale Memorial

Life – and Humankindness – Celebrated at Glendale Memorial

By Jason KUROSU In honor of those who have endured and overcome cancer, Glendale Memorial Hospital hosted the aptly named Celebration of Life, an annual event in recognition of the struggles as well as the triumphs of local cancer survivors. The event was held Friday in front of Glendale Memorial Hospital’s Marcia Ray Breast Center, […]

Community Comes Together to Make a Difference

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The annual Foothill Community Clean Up Day was held on Saturday. Held in conjunction with the national Make A Difference Day, the Foothill clean up focused on giving weary Foothill Boulevard a makeover as dozens of volunteers turned out ready to lend a hand. “We’re looking to do a smaller event compared […]

Wind Advisory for Tonight into Tomorrow

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory that includes the Crescenta Valley area for tonight beginning at 9 p.m. to tomorrow (Thursday) at 9 a.m. The winds are expected to come from the northwest and sustain at 15 to 25 miles per hour. After midnight winds will shift to the north and will […]