By Eliza PARTIKA At the Sept. 9 Glendale Unified School District board of education meeting, Crescenta Valley High School (CVHS) math teacher Alan Freemon asked about the investigation of accusations of misconduct by Crescenta Valley High School baseball coach Phil Torres. “CVHS baseball head coach Phil Torres was put on leave from the team and […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Montrose Search and Rescue (MSAR) team hosted a hike tryout on Saturday for those interested in being part of the team. Nineteen prospective recruits were at Deukmejian Wilderness Park between 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. to take part in the timed hike, which was about two miles in distance with an […]
The La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project has made major safety improvements over the last few months including the realignment of intersections and enhanced pedestrian accessibility. Additionally, the contractor has completed installation of bio-retention facilities and critical infrastructure upgrades, including traffic signal and fiber optic systems, as well as the upsizing of existing sewer […]
By Eliza PARTIKA Fremont Park, closed since November 2023 for major repairs and renovations, reopened for the community to enjoy on Saturday, Oct. 11. City Council members presided over the ribbon cutting ceremony and gave speeches in celebration of the park. An estimated 2,500 community members attended the event and the next day the park […]
Nathan, a sweet and gentle soul, sadly passed on early this October 2025 and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1950, he was a loving and devoted son to Michelle Simone. Living in Montrose for the past 30-plus years, Nathan enjoyed walking every morning throughout his neighborhood […]
Swing into a fun jungle adventure for all ages this autumn! ALFie Players, featuring young actors in grades three through six, will present a special “KIDS” adaptation of Disney’s “The Jungle Book” on Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Lanterman Auditorium. This Action League of the Foothills drama production is based on the […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in support of the month Burbank police vehicles, parked in front of Burbank Police and Fire Headquarters on Oct. 7, were seen to have gone pink. According to www.nationalbreastcancer.org, “for 40 years Breast Cancer Awareness Month has helped raise awareness of breast cancer across the nation. It has […]
Phyllis Harb: Providing Guidance, Transparent Communication and a Client-First Approach The real estate journey of Phyllis Harb began in the mortgage banking industry where she built a successful career that culminated in a vice presidency for a division of Sterling Bank. “While I appreciated the structure and analytics of banking, I quickly realized my true […]
Grilled Vegetable Salad Looking for a tasty side dish to go with your BBQ? This vegan salad is simple to make and can be prepared hours in advance. Whether you grill it for vegetarians or omnivores, it’s versatile enough to complement any entrée. Besides dinner, I also like to serve this salad with fresh French […]
GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. The Club next meets on Oct. 17 when it hosts Dena Nasir of Dignity Health who will provide a program on colon health. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $25. All are welcome. The Club meets Friday […]