Things get messy when a broke socialite is forced to move in with her Latina housekeeper in East Los Angeles. CASA 0101 Theater kicks off the theater’s 15th “quinceañera” anniversary season with the world premiere of a new comedy, “Clean Start,” written by Kathy Fischer and Josefina López, directed by Kathy Fischer, and produced by […]
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has honored Laura Raichle, RN, BSN, nurse manager at Glendale Adventist Medical Center with its 2015 Circle of Excellence Award. Raichle is one of three nurses in California to receive this honor. The award is bestowed annually to up to 25 outstanding nurses nationwide for achieving excellent outcomes […]
By Mary O’KEEFE This week parents with children at Crescenta Valley High School were notified there had been a case of Pertussis, or whooping cough, reported at the school. “There is one [case] that has been diagnosed and two to three other [students] who, upon receiving the letter from CVHS, went to the doctors and […]
By Ted AYALA Much needed renovations for Stengel Field’s facilities, which have fallen into disrepair in recent years, came closer to becoming a reality last Tuesday night. Glendale City Council approved the awarding of a contract not to exceed $443,925 to Triangle Enterprises of Burbank, which will conduct the demolition of Stengel Field’s clubhouse and […]
‘Battle of the Badges’ Blood Drive at CV Station The nation’s largest and most successful law enforcement blood drive – the “Battle of the Badges” – takes place at the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station on Feb. 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station will have the Red Cross Blood Mobile […]
Jan. 31 2600 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta, a man described as white, 19 to 20 years old, 5’10” to 6’ tall, weighing 170 to 180 pounds with short hair and wearing a white baseball cap, blue hoodie and jeans, entered the Valero service station. The suspect immediately demanded money and approached the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The man thought to be responsible for several robberies including one in the 4100 block of Pennsylvania Avenue was in court on Wednesday where he was charged with robbing three convenience stores, armed with a blowtorch and a Taser. Jameile Hairston, 41, faces three counts each of second-degree robbery and criminal threats […]
Glendale police were busy on Super Bowl Sunday with five DUI (Driving Under the Influence) arrests including one DUI arrest for marijuana and an active warrant; two DUI alcohol arrests; one suspended driver’s license arrest. One passenger was arrested for having a warrant. Pedestrian/Bicycle Operation On Friday, Jan. 30 five GPD officers worked the Pedestrian/Bicycle […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A vehicle traveling at a slow rate of speed on Ocean View Boulevard and Florencita Avenue on Wednesday afternoon hit a pedestrian who was transported to the hospital. At about 4 p.m. a vehicle was traveling westbound on Florencita Avenue and stopped at the intersection waiting to make a left turn. The […]
Nov. 8, 1930 – Jan. 26, 2015 John William Gieske, 84, was born on Nov. 8, 1930 in San Francisco. He went to school at Verdugo Hills High School; afterwards he signed up for the National Guard. His unit was ordered to Korea with a stay in Japan as well. Following his duty in the […]