By Mary O’KEEFE The County of Los Angeles Fire Code, Title 32, Section 5601.3, states that it is illegal to store, manufacture, sell, use or handle all forms of fireworks without a valid permit in the unincorporated areas of LA County. All fireworks, including safe and sane, are illegal. All fireworks are illegal in the […]
In anticipation of the upcoming heat wave, the City of Glendale Community Services & Parks Dept. is activating four community centers throughout the city as cooling centers from Friday, July 5 through Saturday, July 6. The City of Glendale is highly encouraging those who do not have a cool place to be during the hottest […]
The Truth And Accountability League (TAAL), in partnership with the LA County Commission on Human Relations (LACCHR) and LA vs. Hate, launched five anti-bigotry public service announcements (PSAs) titled, “Stand TAAL to Hate.” The PSAs, produced by TAAL, feature actress and comedian Margaret Cho, Glendale Police Chief Manny Cid, Glendale Community College Superintendent and President Ryan Cornner, businessman Rick Caruso and Criminal Defense […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Several PRIDE flags and one banner were stolen from the area during the month of June, PRIDE month. One flag was taken from St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church; the banner was stolen from Crescenta Valley Park; other flags were stolen from local homes. On June 23, a little after midnight, […]
A pedestrian died after being struck by a suspected DUI driver. On June 28 at about 4:30 p.m., Burbank police and paramedics responded to the area of Olive Avenue and Glenoaks Boulevard regarding a traffic collision involving a pedestrian. When police officers and paramedics arrived, they located a female in the alley of the 400 […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Monday Los Angeles County deputies, with support from the Glendale Police Dept., responded to a report of a person with a gun on a Metro bus, according to LASD. The incident began just before 10 a.m. at San Fernando Road and West Los Feliz Road. Passengers had exited the bus […]
As the fourth of July holiday approaches, accompanied by dangerously hot temperatures and excessive heat warnings in portions of Los Angeles County’s Fifth District, Supervisor Kathryn Barger is reminding residents to do their part to lessen the threat of wildfires. She issued the following statement on Wednesday: “Summer heat is here and we all need […]
Over 100 attendees celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the Foothills Community Scholarship Foundation (FCSF) of La Cañada Flintridge at the FCSF Scholarship, Distinguished Person and Exemplary Service Awards ceremony. An event highlight was the recognition of 13 graduating high school students from six local schools who were awarded scholarships totaling $27,500. The 2024 Distinguished Service […]
The Value of a Home Warranty Dear Phyllis, My godson purchased his first home three months ago. As part of the purchase, he obtained a home warranty. He was doing some major remodeling before he moved in, and when the walls were opened, he discovered numerous issues with the Romex wiring. The contractor working on […]
By Ruth SOWBY The Glendale Latino Association (GLA) is one of 117 non-profits acknowledged this year by Assemblymember Laura Friedman of the 44th Assembly District. “This honor recognizes [GLA’s] outstanding commitment to educational excellence and community improvement for Latinos in Glendale and beyond,” said Friedman. Founded in 1990, GLA’s mission is dedicated to “promoting educational excellence, civic […]