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 […]
By Jason KUROSU Upcoming elections reflect a few longtime incumbents moving on from their current positions over the next two years, while a number of new candidates are set to campaign for seats in state and local government. Locally, two political figures from Glendale will be vying for Mike Gatto’s assembly seat in California’s 43rd […]
An Uplifting Night For many, financially speaking the New Year arrived with a thud rather than fanfare especially for small business owners. For whatever reason, revenue seems to be elusive regardless of the type of business. This situation, coupled with any other challenges, whether health, relationship or other, can bring a person down. It sometimes […]
What’s Happening at On Friday, Feb. 13, the Center for Spiritual Living is having its annual Italian dinner night. Starting at 6:30 p.m., this extra special dinner includes music provided by Evan Marshall providing beautiful music and a new feature – a White Elephant exchange. Bring a wrapped present for re-gifting, repurposing and find out […]
SCHULHOF TO SPEAK AT DESCANSO GARDENS The Pacific Camellia Society kicks off a new season of meetings at Descanso Gardens with popular former Descanso Gardens Executive Director Richard Schulhof as the featured speaker. The meeting will be tonight, Thursday evening, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited. There is no admission charge. Schulhof […]
The Glendale City Council considered the 710 extension issue again at their Jan. 27 council meeting and will be participating in the new Community Based Transportation Coalition. I appreciate that Councilmember Paula Devine voted with Councilmembers Friedman and Najarian to have Glendale work for a more responsible transportation policy. I hope we don’t need to […]
Homework Rant Homework sucks. Our kids go to school every day for six hours to learn and do classwork, then get sent home with more work to do. How many adults reading this like going to work for eight hours a day, then going home to spend more time working (for free)? And the irony […]
Feb. 22, 1936 – Jan. 31, 2015 Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend entered into eternal life on Jan. 31. Maria is survived by her daughter and family Brigitte and Joe Hart; son and family Robert and Helga Berger; four grandchildren Jonathan Hart (14), Thomas Hart (16), Alex Berger (21), Brittany Berger (24); sister […]