Drugs, Arms Arrests in Foothills

Glendale police arrested three people in connection to heroin use and sales on Monday. For the past few weeks, police have been receiving complaints concerning suspicious activity, possibly drug related, in the area of a strip mall at Honolulu and Glenwood avenues. After a police investigation it was discovered that Vahagn Stepanyan, 26, of La […]

Betty Jean Taylor

April 17, 1926 – July 16, 2012 Betty was born April 17, 1926 in Lucerne, Calif. She died peacefully in her daughter’s home in Grover Beach on July 16. We will remember Betty for her great love of family, grandkids and great grandchildren, as well as her positive attitude and incredible memory. She had very […]

Pretty, Purple and Poisonous

By Mary O’KEEFE It is a welcome sight for those who hike and camp in the Angeles National Forest to see vegetation bloom after the devastation of the Station Fire, but there is one plant that although beautiful must be admired from afar. The Poodle-dog bush is a called a fire flower because it appears […]

Council Ponders Zoning Changes

By Ted AYALA Glendale’s venerable Alex Theatre, a fixture on Brand Boulevard since the days of Harold Lloyd and Anita Page, has been the focus of nervous speculation by the city and community alike in the wake of the dissolution of the state’s redevelopment agencies. The future of the Alex, which enjoyed a restoration and […]

Once Again, Into the Forest Meatball Goes

After visiting La Crescenta neighborhoods, Meatball hitched a ride back to the ANF. By Mary O’KEEFE The bear known as Meatball, aka Glen Bearian, has once again traveled deep into the Angeles National Forest, courtesy of the Department of Fish and Game. Early Sunday morning the bear strolled down from the Angeles National Forest apparently […]

Digital Issue 07.19.12

Here is the paper for Thursday, July 12, 2012.  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 […]

»Montrose Shopping Park News

»Montrose Shopping Park News

Billy’s Boardshop is not just skateboards – it’s so much more. An easy way to remember what they are all about is to think of the letter “S.” When you think Billy’s think Snow, Surf and Skate, but that’s not all. This time of year think Shorts, Swimwear, Sunglasses and Sandals. For those of you […]

»News from the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce

»News from the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce

Contributing to the CV Community “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”   Margaret Mead Serving the Foothill communities since 1925, the purpose of the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce is to promote the civic, economic, industrial, professional and cultural welfare […]

»Montrose Verdugo-City Chamber of Commerce

»Montrose Verdugo-City Chamber of Commerce

Victory to the Process! First annual mini-bike reunion rolls into town on Saturday Aug. 4 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. A portion of entry fees goes toward the fight to stop teen bullying. As you may or may not know, the Glendale City Council voted to abandon the Honolulu Road Diet. Their decision was […]

Spiritually Speaking

Spiritually Speaking

QUESTION: Just a few days ago, the meter reader left our back gate open and our beloved pet Archy, a miniature 3-year-old German Shepherd made his way out into the street and was killed a few blocks away at a busy intersection. We didn’t tell our 5-year-old son that Archy is dead. We told him […]