By Mary O’KEEFE A man suspected of acting inappropriately near a children’s play area has been arrested by Glendale police. Hazem Alhajeh, 36, was arrested by Glendale police detectives on Aug. 30 and is suspected of being the man who was seen on Aug. 17 at 2:45 p.m. touching his private parts at Pacific Park. […]
Glendale Water & Power (GWP) has launched the Peak Day Alerts program to encourage residents to conserve energy on extremely hot days or during heat waves. Similar to the California Independent System Operator’s Flex Alerts, Peak Day Alerts are part of a behavioral demand response (BDR) program where GWP communicates with customers through email or […]
Coffee with the Chief brought several community members to Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in Montrose on a recent Tuesday morning. This was the first Coffee with the Chief event for Glendale Police Dept. Chief Carl Povilaitis since he was sworn into office. It was a chance for local residents to voice concerns and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The end of summer block party at Kenneth Village recently filled the road with a bounce house, music, face painting and a twist on the traditional petting zoo: a puppy zoo, where kids could cuddle little puppies. It was a celebration brought to residents by the newly formed Kenneth Village Merchant Association. […]
Lukas Fullner and Ivan Tyler standing in front of the entry of their Boy Scout Camp. Troop 319 spent last week at Camp Fiesta Island located in Mission Bay, San Diego. What makes this Boy Scout Camp truly spectacular is that it offers the scouts the opportunity to earn any ocean related merit badges. Offered […]
Alexander Alequin of La Cañada was named to The Citadel’s dean’s list for his academic achievements during the 2018 spring semester. The dean’s list is a recognition given to cadets and students who are registered for 12 or more semester hours and whose grade point average is 3.20 or higher, with no grade of I […]
Here are some of the shows you can catch in our local theatres this month: “Infidel” When an American anthropologist is kidnapped in Baghdad by seemingly ruthless fundamentalists, an exchange of ideas with his captors evolves into a spiritual quest for the meaning of faith. Written and directed by Christopher Vened, it runs Sept. 1 […]
By Charly SHELTON On June 21, 1996, Jurassic Park – the Ride opened with much pomp and circumstance. Steven Spielberg and Jeff Goldblum were on hand to light the torches that burn on the gateway, fans crowded around outside and the ride started welcoming guests on its river adventure. For 22 years the Jurassic Park […]
The Glendale Historical Society (TGHS) has elected long-time Glendale resident Steve Hunt to be its president for the 2018-19 year. Hunt, who served as treasurer for the past two years, replaces Greg Grammer, who stepped down as president after seven years. Joining Hunt as TGHS officers for 2018-19 are Catherine Jurca, vice president, Preservation Advocacy; […]
By Susan JAMES Marie Josephe Rose Tascher de La Pagerie de Beauharnais de Bonaparte, known to history as Napoleon’s Empress Josephine, was a woman who defined an age. Where she led, fashion followed. Known for her élan, her beauty and her extravagance, she was arguably the founder of the French fashion industry and the originator […]