Glendale Quality of Life and Essential Services Protection Measure The City of Glendale provides unmatched services to its residents and businesses – from public safety to recreation and parks, libraries, arts and culture, and quality of life programs – to help our community thrive. But by no means are we perfect or without challenges. Honestly, […]
School in Session, Traffic Will Increase The first day of school for Glendale Unified School District students is on Wednesday, Aug. 22. Drivers should expect heavier traffic and delays as parents drop off their children. Don’t be surprised if law enforcement has a heavier presence in the areas around local schools, too. Caltrans at […]
Info on Historical Preservation I was sorry to learn that the oldest house in Montrose was recently demolished (Then and Now, June 7). I am writing to correct a possible error regarding historic resources and their protection. The caption stated that the house was “perfect Craftsman-style” but that “historical protections for the 105-year-old home would […]
Aug. 9 800 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada, an employee heard the motion sensor open at the rear entrance to the business. He saw a Hispanic male enter the store through the back entrance. The suspect grabbed the cash register that was located on the counter near the rear entrance. He ran out […]
By Mary O’KEEFE New buildings are not the only changes that the Glendale Unified School District has in store for Crescenta Valley schools. Lincoln Elementary School said farewell to Principal Stephen Williams who resigned at the end of the last school year. A send-off that included a taco bar and decorated cakes was held in […]
With the approval on Tuesday night by the Glendale City Council for the Armenian American Museum’s ground lease agreement, Glendale Central Park has been officially identified as the future site of the cultural and educational center. The historic decision marks a major milestone for the landmark project, culminating four years of collaboration and partnership between […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Annual Rummage Sale was held on July 28 at the CV Sheriff’s Station. “It went very well,” said Dep. Alex Covian. “We sold the majority of items [and] got a very positive response from customers.” There was a long line prior to the gate opening at 7 a.m. […]
Defending Oneself Earlier this week, on Aug. 10, the Boston Globe, an award-winning paper established in 1872, sent out a “call to action” to other newspapers to rally against attacks at media from the current Presidential Administration. Among the reasons for the rally is to fight against the accusation of being “an enemy of […]
Bob Smith Toyota at 3333 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta recently celebrated 25 years at the far north Glendale/Crescenta Valley location. Bob Smith has been a car dealership for 100 years in California but it was 25 years ago they moved onto Foothill where they have become a good neighbor and community supporter while making […]
“The avocado is a food without rival among the fruits, the veritable fruit of paradise.” ~ David Fairchild, American botanist, 1869-1954 I’ve been waiting for this official statement: Aug. 6, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declared July to be the hottest month ever recorded in California since modern measurements began 123 years ago. There […]