The Glendale Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, July 11, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol […]
On June 22 at approximately 12:30 p.m., a brush fire broke out in Brand Park, causing damage to approximately 150 acres of mountain terrain. Although no homes or structures were damaged, detectives have determined through their investigation and witness statements that the three-day brush fire may have been a result of arson. The suspects are […]
By Brandon HENSLEY There will be a new team for Falcons fans to cheer for next year at Crescenta Valley High School. A girls’ lacrosse team has been granted for CVHS, with the program being led by head coach Boz Crowther. For Crowther, it is an itch he’s wanted to scratch for a while. “It’s […]
Montrose Allstate agency owner Ron Hamilton received the Agency Hands in the Community Award for his commitment to helping others. With this award came a $1,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation for Be Smart Inc., where Hamilton volunteers. Allstate agents and employees have a proud history of putting their good hands to work in supporting […]
Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center encourages local nonprofit organizations to submit letters of intent (LOI) for the annual Dignity Health Community Grants program, which earlier this year awarded $114,000 to seven Glendale organizations. Dignity Health’s Community Grants Program focuses on awarding funds to provide services to underserved populations including the economically poor, […]
The Insurance Brokers and Agents of Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena held the local qualifying tournament for the Trusted Choice Big “I” Junior Golf National Championship on June 24 at the Oakmont Country Club. The low qualifier was Tristan Stone of Moreno Valley shooting 74 in breezy conditions. Stone was recruited to Cal State Bakersfield by […]
The annual 4th of July fireworks display hosted by the Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association at La Crescenta Elementary School was a huge hit (again) and organizers couldn’t be happier. “I was told by many residents that it was the best show ever,” said CVFA president Steve Goldsworthy. “I had to agree with them.” The event […]
July 2 500 block of Vista Miguel Road in La Cañada Flintridge, a deputy responded to assist two other deputies who were holding two men, who were occupants in a silver four-door BMW, at gunpoint. The two suspects, identified later as a 24-year-old Mission Hills man and a 21-year-old Northridge man, had been identified by […]
SUMMER CAMP AT McGROARTY McGroarty Arts Center is offering an “Art All Day” summer camp for kids ages 7 to 15. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays through Aug. 5. The camp features yoga, expressive arts, puppet making, clay play and creative drama. This is in addition to the regular children’s […]
By Mark FABRICK Sports writer Mark Fabrick ventures out into the community to see how locals are getting their Dodger Blue fix. The Los Angeles Dodgers currently sit at 48-39, a game out of first place in the National League West. The team has gone 17-8 since June 6 while making up a 9½ game […]