In brief

Candidates Forum Includes VHGC On March 5, the City of Los Angeles primary election will include four candidates running for City Council District #7. This district includes the Verdugo Hills Golf Course. On Feb. 2, a candidates’ forum is planned to give voters the opportunity to learn about the individuals running for the office. The […]

Weather in the Foothills

“Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you.”~ Maori Proverb On Feb. 2, we urge a sleepy little groundhog to wake up and climb out of his cozy winter underground burrow. Phil hibernates at this time of year. So why ask this of him? We depend on his expertise to decide […]

Living – and Loving – the Crescenta Valley

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Last week I had the chance to celebrate some folks in the Crescenta Valley who were showcased by the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce as going above and beyond, benefiting us all and making our community the envy of many. The occasion was the installation of officers and directors of the MVCOC […]

Lockdown Drill Successful at CVHS

By Mary O’KEEFE At about 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Crescenta Valley High School Principal Michele Doll made an announcement. “This is a lockdown drill. All teachers should lock their classroom doors. Please close all the blinds and turn off lights in your room. Stay away from doors and windows. If anyone is locked out, find […]

Civic Auditorium Facing Budget Shortfall

Glendale City Council  discusses dealing with a leaky roof, an operating shortfall and how to work it all out with a struggling city budget. By Ted AYALA These days, the roof of the Glendale Civic Auditorium may not be the only thing that’s leaky. Discussions for a project to replace the venue’s roof revealed budget […]

Night of Music and Magic Planned

»The community is invited to slip on their A-line skirts and fedoras and head over to the high school for the annual Jazz Night at the Café. By Tyler BIDDLE The typically quiet cafeteria at CV High School will once again be transformed for a night of song and dance. On Saturday, Feb. 9, Jazz […]

Nominations Papers Filed

The Glendale City Clerk has released the names of those who filed nomination papers for open seats on various Glendale organizations. Elections are on April 2. NOMINATION PAPERS FILED As of Jan. 29, 5:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL                                    GCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES Rick L. Barnes                           1.  Ann H. Ransford Edith Fuentes         […]

Possible Arson at Local Accounting Firm

By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale fire and police departments responded to a possible arson attempt at a local tax preparation firm in the 3600 block of Ocean View Boulevard on Monday about 2:15 a.m. Police received a call from a witness who heard an alarm activate inside Der Sarkissian and Associates. According to the witness, at […]

Human Remains Identified

By Mary O’KEEFE The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office and sheriff’s detectives Homicide Unit have released the identity of the bodies found in unrelated discoveries in the Angeles National Forest. On Jan. 19, the body of a man was discovered in the Big Tujunga area near mile marker 2.72. Officials have identified the man as […]

CVHS Boys’ Soccer

After being defeated by Arcadia on Jan. 18, the CVHS boys’ soccer team came back with a vengeance at Tuesday’s game against Glendale. With four goals being scored by Falcon Pablo Satillo and one by Eric Keshishian, the game ended with a 5-0 win for CV.