“Water, the Hub of Life… Water is the most extraordinary substance! Practically all its properties are anomalous, Which enabled life to use it as building material for its machinery.” ~ Albert Szent-Gyorgyi Where’s the water? That was our question while driving along the shore of Lake Cachuma on our way to Pismo Beach. North of […]
Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s fight to reduce hit-and-run crimes continued after the State Assembly approved his AB 8 by a 79-0 vote. The measure would establish the “Yellow Alert” system, which would allow law enforcement to engage drivers to help identify and apprehend hit-and-run perpetrators. AB 8 would enable the use of the state’s existing network […]
By Jason KUROSU The discussion regarding the SR-710 debate has often been reduced to a dichotomy: whether or not to build a tunnel to complete the 710 Freeway. However, a group that includes local representatives and organizations called Connected Cities and Communities has introduced “Beyond the 710,” a plan the group hopes will negate tunneled […]
By Marissa GOULD The Glendale Police Dept. opened its doors on Saturday to entertain and educate citizens at its open house. Despite the heat, there was a strong showing from those eager to learn what goes on in its local police department. Lined up outside the department were a variety of information booths. There were […]
By Isiah REYES On the 64th birthday of pioneering physicist and astronaut Sally Ride, JPL Aerospace Systems Engineer Tracy Van Houten spoke about the continuing issues facing women who pursue careers in science and mathematics. Van Houten’s talk, “To Infinity and Beyond!” was the last of Glendale Community College’s science lectures for the spring semester, […]
Nov. 12, 1951 – May 24, 2015 Bernardo Garcia was born on Nov. 12, 1951 to Isagani and Gloria Garcia in Makati, Philippines. He passed away on May 24 in Los Angeles. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Junior. Ben is survived by his loving wife Sophia Barrun; son Allen; five […]
May 30 4700 block of La Crescenta Avenue in La Crescenta, a catalytic converter was stolen from a Toyota Sequoia overnight. May 29 3100 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta, the owner of United Haircutters reported that a man, described as Hispanic, 40 to 45 years old with dark hair, 5’8” to 5’9” tall […]
By Jason KUROSU The plan to provide a dedicated communication network for emergency responders, which could include constructing a tower atop the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station, will be discussed in detail at a Crescenta Valley Town Council Land Use Meeting on Thursday, June 11. The Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA RICS) is intended […]
Glendale police have solved a case that began with postings on social media platforms. GPD became aware that members of the community had been sharing information on social media platforms regarding similar incidents of two women approaching children and making inappropriate statements. It appeared in some of the incidents the children were accompanied by adults. […]
I kind of quit surfing when I got out of high school, but then a few years ago I started to take it up again. I’m not an expert by any means, but it’s so wonderful to get out in the ocean and get a different perspective on things. ~ Jeff Bridges By Mary O’KEEFE […]