Glendale’s City Clerk announced that five candidates qualified for the ballot in the upcoming June 3 Special Municipal Election. Seven individuals had expressed interest in running but only five submitted papers to qualify. The city clerk’s office confirmed that all five candidates who returned their papers had the requisite 100 signatures from registered Glendale voters […]
By Marissa GOULD, intern It was a mild morning in front of Crescenta Valley High School when about 20 students, all dressed in suits and other formal wear, gathered for the debate state qualifier at Schurr High School in Montebello. The CVHS Speech and Debate Team had traveled to Cal State Long Beach for the […]
By Nahreen TARZI After three and a half years, the construction of Crescenta Commons finally began on March 9 under the leadership of Rhys Teff, a local Life Scout heading the project. “It has taken a long time to get through the county, to let us do something here with our plans,” said Teff. Teff […]
The Glendale Teachers Association and the Glendale Unified School District announced that a tentative agreement has been reached for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 school years. There was also agreement on the 2014-15, 2015-16, and 2016-17 school calendars. This agreement will provide a 3% increase to the certificated salary schedules retroactive to July 1, 2013 for […]
MVCOC Board Member Named Man of the Year! Check Out our New Website! The Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that the Glendale Chamber of Commerce named our board member Eric Hamilton as their man of the year! Eric Hamilton is a broker at Crescenta Valley Insurance in La Crescenta and has […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Sunday a car accident that appeared to be minor turned into a major situation with the two drivers running literally for their lives. About 3 p.m., two vehicles collided at the intersection of La Forest Drive and Los Amigos Street. The two parties, a 51-year-old woman and a 17-year-old girl, got […]
Rosemont Preserve News On Sunday, March 16, there is an “open gate” event at the Rosemont Preserve that offers a chance to visit the preserve and wander the trail at the visitor’s own pace, enjoying the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. The gate will be open from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., […]
By Ted AYALA Drivers traveling through the intersection of Verdugo Boulevard and Honolulu Avenue had soon better allow a little extra time for their commute. City of Glendale Public Works is breaking ground on a street improvement project that will give a facelift to the intersection. According to the agency’s director, Steve Zurn, the improvements […]
Early CV’s Aum Temple of Universal Truth California has always been a place where alternative religions could take root and flourish. By alternative, I mean outside of the standard Christian faith of Protestant and Catholic. Our valley has been home to three such religious movements: the Ananda Ashrama at the top of Pennsylvania Avenue, founded […]
By Ted AYALA At the dawn of the 20th century, composer Xaver Scharwenka (and to a lesser extent his older brother Philipp) seemingly had it all: financial security, respect from his colleagues, official honors and widespread fame. As both composer and performing musician – he was a consummate virtuoso of the piano, a talent which […]