By Mary O’KEEFE At Sunday’s Harvest Market, several nurses from USC Verdugo Hills Hospital set up a booth and reached out to the community to share their concerns about the hospital and the working/patient conditions. They were asking the public to sign a petition they plan on presenting to the hospital administration in the near […]
On Nov. 23-24, a man called CVS Pharmacy in both Montrose and Tujunga impersonating a doctor. He reportedly asked to verify patient information regarding narcotics prescription medications. The man then used this same information to pick up the prescriptions. The man is described as Middle Eastern, 6’ tall, weighing 200 pounds with a mustache, unshaven […]
Nine motorcyclists have been arrested and are facing felony criminal charges for their involvement in an incident that occurred on the Interstate 405 freeway in February 2014. The arrests were part of “Operation Valentine,” a multi-agency operation that included the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the Los Angeles County Taskforce for Regional Auto theft Prevention (TRAP), […]
New in 2015: Increased Student-Privacy Protections and Collaborative Legislation Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have stoked parents’ concerns about how to protect the privacy of their children yet, until recently, few parents were aware that school districts across California are using taxpayer dollars to monitor, collect and store student social-media data and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The California Democratic Party recently held caucuses to fill delegate slots for the Democratic convention. One of the busiest caucuses was held at Glendale Community College on Jan. 11 to elect delegates from the 43rd State Assembly District. “The Democratic Party State Convention delegates actually number about 3,300 people,” explained Convener Thomas […]
#KindnessMatters CV! This week, public schools observe Yellow Ribbon Week. Its focus on suicide prevention is so very important, but because some find it too hairy for young students, the emphasis in GUSD schools is on kindness. The district has partnered with Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital in the #GreatKindnessChallenge, and our local schools are […]
Senior Recognition Night CVHS boys’ basketball will honor and recognize their senior players and families on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. against rival Arcadia. All are invited when seniors Kyle Currie, Thulani Kachingwe, Berj Krikorian, John Park and Jimmy Smiley are recognized. A night of recognition, rivalry and CV basketball at its best!
March 23, 1939 – Jan. 16, 2015 We are sad to announce the passing of Harriet Trousdale on Friday, Jan. 16 at the age of 75. One frequently hears of people fighting long protracted battles with cancer. Harriet’s battle with this disease was a short viscous firefight. She was surrounded by friends and family at […]
June 14, 1926 – Jan. 19, 2015 Claire B. Weissman, born June 14, 1926, died quietly on Jan. 19 at her home in Tujunga. She was 88 years old. Claire was known for her outgoing interest and concern for others, a characteristic she applied even when and if circumstances would discourage most of us. From […]
On Saturday at about 3:30 a.m., a Glendale police officer conducted a routine traffic stop in the area of Montrose and Briggs avenues. The officer contacted the male driver, later identified as Everardo Amezcua Garcia, 33, and passenger Enrique Jr. Ruiz, 35, both from Los Angeles. While contacting the occupants, the officer allegedly noticed a black cellphone and […]