When They Closed The Library For The Dodgers Parade

A poem by Evan Gore People drove from all ‘round just to stand side-by-side to cheer on their big heroes for winning and pride but books tried to look, just to see past the fans who were blocking the doors raising phones in their hands. because books all love baseball; this isn’t a mystery, they […]

The Yellow Cat

“Inspiration never truly leaves the place it called home.” Beneath towering oaks stands the McGroarty Arts Center — once the home of poet John Steven McGroarty and his beloved muse: a large yellow cat. Wherever McGroarty went, the cat followed; whenever he wrote, its spirit prowled between the lines. The cat’s mischief and devotion were […]

South Coast AQMD Issues Wood-Burning Ban

from the South Coast AQMD NO BURN DAY ALERT: MANDATORY WOOD-BURNING BAN IN EFFECT FOR RESIDENTS OF THE SOUTH COAST AIR BASIN The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert on the effective day(s) for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes Orange County […]

HAUNTED HOUSE MAZE

  On Halloween night, Oct. 31, the community is invited to a free, kid-friendly and slightly spooky Haunted House Maze from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills. A free professional photo booth photo opportunity is offered to every family along with lots of candy as visitors explore […]

Squirrel Caused Electric Outage for GWP

While GWP electrical crews were performing routine circuit switching in the North Glendale/Crescenta Valley area a squirrel made contact causing a widespread outage. As of 10:55 a.m. all power was restored. Currently GWP crews are making repairs on the isolated bad/damaged section.

Community at a Loss After C.E.R.T. Trailer Stolen

Community at a Loss After C.E.R.T. Trailer Stolen

C.E.R.T. co-founders invested thousands of dollars in outfitting the organization’s trailer.  By Mary O’KEEFE Oct. 22 was a tough day for the Crescenta Valley Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) leaders and local co-founders Paul and Lisa Dutton when they discovered the trailer they use for the organization was stolen from their business driveway.  “We are […]

Home Hardening and Options Discussed at Council Meeting

Home Hardening and Options Discussed at Council Meeting

By Julie BUTCHER On Tuesday night, the Glendale City Council reviewed several options for well-maintained trees and vegetation as the state’s Board of Forestry debates changes to fire safety rules. “Zone Zero” refers to the area closest to a house’s perimeter, the space from zero to five feet away from the walls. The new regulations […]

Protesters Target Trader Joe’s in Montrose as Animal Rescuer Faces Trial

Protesters Target Trader Joe’s in Montrose as Animal Rescuer Faces Trial

By Eliza PARTIKA Activists from animal rights network Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) gathered on Saturday, Oct. 25 in front of the Trader Joe’s at 2462 Honolulu Ave. calling on the grocery chain to cut ties with Perdue Farms’ California subsidiary, Petaluma Poultry, claiming animal cruelty. The group has traveled to Trader Joe’s stores across the […]

WEATHER WATCH <<< TAKING A LOOK OUTSIDE OUR WINDOW

By Mary O’KEEFE “Tipping point – The critical point in a situation, process, or system beyond which a significant and often unstoppable effect or change takes place.” – Merriam-Webster Dictionary “Tipping point” is how a recent report described a “new reality” that the world is now facing.  “We have reached the first of many Earth […]

FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER <<< ROBIN GOLDSWORTHY

FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER <<< ROBIN GOLDSWORTHY

Loss to Our Community On Saturday night Steve and I went to the retirement party of a member of the Montrose Search And Rescue (MSAR) team – John Camphouse.  John has been a member of the team for 43 years and was lauded for his accomplishments over the years. He has been part of rescues […]