GWP Tailgate 2019 The City of Glendale – Water & Power is hosting its annual Tailgate event on Saturday, June 1. The community is invited to come to the Perkins & Parcher Plazas, 141 N. Glendale Ave. between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to learn about the programs offered by the GWP. There will be […]
Sewers and Grease: A Bad Combination Fats, oil and grease, known as FOG in the wastewater business, can have a negative impact on wastewater collection and treatment systems. Most wastewater collection system blockages can be traced to FOG. Blockages in the wastewater collection system are serious, causing sewage spills, manhole overflows and sewage backups […]
Montrose Search and Rescue – Whittier Narrows Earthquake Buries Construction Worker It was a clear morning just after 7:30 on Oct. 2, 1987. In the mountains above Altadena, a construction crew was digging a deep shaft, three feet wide and 37 feet deep, which was to be filled with concrete to create a footing […]
So Glendale’s last remaining Welcome To Glendale median barrier on Foothill Boulevard at Pennsylvania Avenue has been demolished in a traffic collision. Three accidents involving the identical Lowell Avenue barrier led to its removal but, for some inexplicable reason, Glendale decided to keep the eastern city boundary installation. That shortsighted decision left a proven road […]
By Grace BENNETT, intern Nelson Keasberry, an Eagle Scout in Troop 288 of La Crescenta, has made a significant impact on his career as a Boy Scout as well as to community of Tujunga. Keasberry recently completed his Eagle Scout service project, which is the last stepping stone to achieving the highest level in Boy […]
Every month Crescenta Valley High School student Thalia Miller gives her perspective on some of today’s most popular and upcoming YA titles. “Wild and Crooked” As communication systems evolve, people have become accustomed to talking to others who live far away. This is possible through modern technology and social media, which allows people on […]
By Leonard COUTIN Finalists in the CIF Masters Meet were welcomed to Buchanan High School’s newly renovated all-weather track for the 101st CIF State Track and Field Championships this past weekend. The two-day event began with prelims on Friday and finals competition on Saturday. The CIF State Track and Field Championships is considered the most […]
By Vincent PAGE For the first time in the history of Crescenta Valley High School, both the boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams are champions. Both teams won the Division III finals earlier this month. On Tuesday night, both teams were recognized by Glendale Unified School District for their historic seasons. The boys’ swimming […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern The annual Fiesta Days celebration in the City of La Cañada kept residents and visitors busy despite a spate of inclement weather on Sunday. Entertainment included live music that launched the annual summer Music in the Park series, a community movie and plenty of food to enjoy over the holiday. The […]
Spending Christmas in Vietnam By Why It’s So Important That All Remember Memorial Day Unfortunately it seems that many Americans have forgotten, or simply given up on, the true meaning of Memorial Day. For many people, Memorial Day is known as the “unofficial first day of summer.” The weather is finally warming up and kids […]