CALENDAR THIS

GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon; however, the Club will be dark on Friday, March 29 for the Easter holiday. On Friday, April 5, a representative of Glendale Parks & Open Spaces will be making a presentation to the Club. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch […]

Daniel Kessner, Suzanne Julian Performing for GNC

Daniel Kessner, Suzanne Julian Performing for GNC

On Wednesday, April 3 at 12:10 p.m., the Free Admission Glendale Noon Concerts program will be performed live in the sanctuary of Glendale City Church, 610 E. California Ave. in Glendale. The program includes “Madrigal for Flute and Piano” by Philippe Gaubert (1879-1941), “Imaginary Temple” for bass flute and bell sounds (pre-recorded) by Daniel Kessner (b. […]

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

Reprinted from January 2022 Question:  It seems everywhere I go today, on sidewalks and in parking lots, people have dropped masks and cigarette butts. Most of the time, trash barrels are only a few feet away. I try not to be a fuddy duddy, but this really gets to me because it appears those who […]

NOTES & NODS

Lutheran Church in the Foothills Easter eggs and spring blooms will be in abundance at Lutheran Church in the Foothills this Sunday, March 31. LCIF will celebrate Easter beginning with an egg hunt and breakfast at 9 a.m. Worship will follow at 10 a.m. with Pastor Rick Hall. All are welcome. LCIF’s Easter Garden will […]

NEWS FROM THE CVWD <<< JAMES LEE, GENERAL MANAGER

NEWS FROM THE CVWD <<< JAMES LEE, GENERAL MANAGER

Dear Community, Crescenta Valley Water District’s Board of Directors is deferring rate increases this year for both the water and wastewater utilities. The District recently conducted a public opinion survey and is delaying rate increases after considering concerns within the community about utility rates. While future increases will be necessary to keep pace with growing […]

TREASURES OF THE VALLEY <<< MIKE LAWLER

TREASURES OF THE VALLEY <<< MIKE LAWLER

A Walk Through Montrose in 1929 (Part 1) Montrose got its start in 1913, but development was slow thanks to the financial uncertainty of WWI. It wasn’t until the 1920s that things started to develop and businesses quickly grew along Honolulu Avenue. Let’s travel back in time to 1929 and take a stroll through Montrose. […]

IN MEMORIAM: George Thomas Perez

IN MEMORIAM: George Thomas Perez

December 1937 – March 2022 On the evening of March 22, 2022, George Thomas Perez of Bandon, Oregon passed away at the age of 84. George was born to Frank and Isabell Perez in Sunland-Tujunga in December 1937.   Right after graduating from Verdugo High School, he married Ann Collier and was drafted by the Pittsburg […]

Death in 1900 Block of Verdugo

There was a death on Sunday morning in the area behind the Starbucks in the 1900 block of Verdugo Boulevard. The method of injury and the identity of the decedent is unknown.

Child Struck by Car in Montrose

A 4-year-old female child was struck by a vehicle in the 2300 block of Honolulu Avenue in Montrose about 6 p.m. According to Glendale Police Sgt. Metts, the child “got away” from her parents when she ran out into the street and was struck by the vehicle.The child was transported to the hospital with “non-life […]

Grants Distributed, Prizes Awarded at Smart A Thon Mixer

Grants Distributed, Prizes Awarded at Smart A Thon Mixer

It was a night of grants and prizes at the March 7 mixer of the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce. Held at Bob Smith Toyota in celebration of (and preparation for) the annual Smart A Thon, held in the council rooms at USC-VHH on March 27 by the Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund, the […]