By Jason KUROSU In August of 1999, a shooting at the North Valley Jewish Community Center and subsequent murder of a postal worker prompted the creation of the D.I.S.A.R.M. program (Developing Increased Safety through Arms Reduction Management) in February 2000. Initiated by Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, D.I.S.A.R.M. intends to remove weapons from […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A man walked into Montrose Optometry at 2251 Honolulu Ave. on Monday, and then ran out wiith two pairs of high-end sunglasses with an estimated worth of $600. “About 2:30 p.m. this afternoon [Monday] a man described as white, in his 30s, unshaven with a heavy build. At the time of the […]
By Brandon HENSLEY During the Dec. 15 CV Town Council meeting, goodbyes were said, awards were handed out and only then could everyone enjoy the food and drinks of the after-meeting holiday party. With L.A. County Supervisor Mike Antonovich on hand, the council said farewell to outgoing members Steve Goldsworthy and Charly Shelton. Both took […]
Glendale Water & Power (GWP) mailed a Prop. 218 notice to all customers and property owners recently explaining the proposed water rate design and revenue adjustments that will be recommended to the Glendale City Council at a public hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, 613. E. Broadway, 2nd floor. According […]
The most prevalent crime in the foothill area is property crime. Residential and vehicle burglaries are two types of crime that frequently occur. Almost everyone knows someone who has been victimized by a burglar. Most burglaries are committed by drug addicts desperate to support their habit. The goods they steal are sold quickly, sometimes within […]
Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to California residents and business owners affected by the Los Angeles County High Winds from Nov. 30 through Dec. 4, announced U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Karen G. Mills. SBA acted under its own authority to declare a disaster following a Dec. 13 request from Gov. Edmund G. […]
The Glendale Police Department is seeking the assistance of the public to identify a male responsible for assaulting three young women in the past five days. In each of the cases he groped the woman’s buttocks. On one occasion he also grabbed the breasts of the victim. On all three occasions after the groping incidents, […]
Dec. 21 1900 block of Verdugo Boulevard in La Cañada, on Dec. 12 a man reported that he had bought five iPhones from another man who had advertised them for sale via Craig’s List. The man contacted the seller via text message. The two men met at Starbucks in La Cañada to complete the purchase. […]
A Visit from Santa (Anas) (With my annual apologies to Clement Clarke Moore and a big, honkin’ “Thank you!” to SoCal Edison employees.) ‘Twas the week before Christmas and all through the Valley, The shoppers were combing the stores, streets and alleys. Looking for last minute bargains and buys, Before they collapse with a whimper […]
“It’s A Wonderful Life” – Filmed in La Cañada The classic 1946 Frank Capra film “It’s A Wonderful Life” consistently ranks as one of America’s favorite Christmas movies and is on many lists of the best movies of all time. In the film, the Bedford Falls’ hometown hero George Bailey (played by Jimmy Stewart) tries […]