Drug Bust on the 210

By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police found about 40 pounds of methamphetamine on Friday after conducting a routine traffic stop. The vehicle was traveling westbound on the Foothill (210) Freeway near the Lowell Avenue and La Tuna Canyon exits  at 3:10 p.m. The officer asked the driver, Carlos Gutierrez, 36, of San Jose and passenger Andres […]

Robert L. Berger

July 13, 1936 – July 18, 2013 Beloved husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, brother-in law, uncle, friend and well-known local business owner entered into eternal life on July 18 at 9:48 p.m. Robert is survived by his wife of 55 years Maria; son and daughter-in-law Robert and Helga Berger; daughter and son-in-law Brigitte and Joe Hart; […]

Digital Issue 07.18.13

Digital Issue 07.18.13

Here is the paper for Thursday, July 18, 2013. Check back every Friday to get your copy on your computer, Smartphone, eReader or tablet to take with you on-the-go! If it works or doesn’t work on your device, let us know and we can make a note of it to improve the experience, or if […]

Lions Collect Kases of Kindness

Lions Collect Kases of Kindness

By Mary O’KEEFE Although you are young, your life has been as difficult as those who have lived three times as long. Then one night, amidst the chaos of police officers and screaming parents, someone tells you to pack a bag – you are leaving your home. This is how some children are introduced to […]

Orthopaedic Guild Visits Facility

Orthopaedic Guild Visits Facility

The La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild combined its monthly meeting with a visit to the new Orthopaedic Hospital, established in alliance with UCLA and located in Santa Monica. A tour was conducted by Barbara Murray, director of Volunteer Services, and guild members were greeted by Dr. James Luck, former president and CEO of Orthopaedic Hospital. […]

‘Best Film Festival Ever’ Proves to be Above Average

‘Best Film Festival Ever’ Proves to be Above Average

By Aimee YEGHIAYAN “The 2nd Annual Best Student Film Festival Ever!” was, as promised, not an average film festival. Created by Crescenta Valley High School graduates Chris Vinan and Ebner De Torres, the festival that was held on Friday at the Sparr Heights Community Center featured skits, musical acts and much more. The festival had […]

Camp Rosie Empowers Glendale’s Young Women

By Aimee YEGHIAYAN Though school is not in session, it does not mean that learning should stop. Opportunities to remain cerebrally stimulated are available through Camp Rosie, a no-cost, three-week class developed for young women between the ages of 12 and 18. The goals are to empower girls to make smart personal, educational, financial and […]

USC VHH Merger Complete

USC VHH Merger Complete

By Jason KUROSU The University of Southern California has officially purchased Verdugo Hills Hospital, completing a merger several years in the making. The move will establish a presence for USC in the North Glendale area, while also providing substantial improvements to Verdugo Hills Hospital as it merges with USC’s Keck School of Medicine. The merger […]

CALENDAR this

GLA BINGO MIXER Glendale Latino Association will be holding its July mixer and bingo fun on Wednesday, July 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Wine Cave in Montrose. Admission is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Contributions benefit the annual scholarship fund for GUSD and GCC students. Appetizers will be from […]

Sing with the Friendliest Group in Town

The Verdugo Hills Women’s Chorus (VHWC), a member of California Women’s Chorus, Inc., will hold its annual Summer Fun Rehearsal on July 22 at 9 a.m. at the La Crescenta Presbyterian Church, 2902 Montrose Ave. in La Crescenta. The VHWC has entertained in the Verdugo/foothills community for more than 60 years. Currently the chorus has […]