Why We Tell Our Stories When a parent like me tells the story of how their child was lost to a drug overdose it is common to hear these words: “I can’t even imagine….” And the truth is, it is unfathomable. Unless you have been through it, it is hard to comprehend something so heartbreaking […]
Fire, Water & Steam on the America 250 We’re on our way into Sunland on the America 250 Trail, a tour of 25 places of historical significance in and around these parts. Coming to 4947 Foothill Blvd., we’ve arrived at the former hot spot where the forge of the local blacksmith burned and he practiced […]
From Dr. Darneika Watson, GUSD superintendent: “As part of our continued commitment to transparency, I am writing to inform you that the Glendale Police Dept. has identified a fourth alleged victim in the ongoing criminal investigation into former agency-contracted assistant Joseph Vladimir Sanchez. The most recent allegation involves a student at College View. “We understand […]
From practices to races, members of the CVHS mountain bike team build a community – and self-esteem. By Dominique ROCHA Crescenta Valley High School (CVHS) is known for its strong athletics across all seasons. The CVHS mountain bike team is no exception. While mountain biking may be considered a leisurely sport, the CVHS mountain biking […]
By Julie BUTCHER At the beginning of Tuesday night’s meeting of the Glendale City Council, Mayor Ara Najarian announced several upcoming events. Today, Thursday, Feb. 26 the Glendale Police Foundation is hosting a fundraiser from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to support the traditional annual law enforcement Baker to Vegas relay run. Today’s event will […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Throughout the area there has been a rash of catalytic converters thefts from cars. This crime seems to go in waves with criminals targeting certain areas/neighborhoods and then leaving for other areas. “A catalytic converter is an essential emissions control part and is a key component inspected during a smog check. It […]
By Mary O’KEEFE March is Women’s History Month – the month that recognizes women’s achievements. It began in 1978 as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California by the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women. It was planned and executed as a Women’s History Week. From there the […]
Being Principal … for a Day By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Smart. That’s the first thing I thought when I met some of the students at Horace Mann Elementary School. On Tuesday I had the privilege of being principal for a day at Horace Mann – one of several local schools that participate in the annual principal […]
By Mary O’KEEFE From health care to law enforcement, on Tuesday leaders in local industry took the reins of principal at local public schools – if only for a few hours. Principal for a Day is a program established in Glendale in 1992 by the Glendale Educational Foundation (GEF). The organization invited local leaders […]