By Mary O’KEEFE Earlier this month the first case of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection for the 2026 season was detected in a Los Angeles County resident. “The person is currently hospitalized after developing WNV encephalitis after symptom onset in late June. The individual lives in the Antelope Valley,” according to the Los Angeles County […]
A heat advisory has been issued for the area. During this heat event, it is important to be proactive from heat exposure. As temperatures rise, people are reminded to plan and prepare to avoid heat exhaustion. The public can keep cool by identifying and resting in shade or a building with air conditioning and drinking […]
During its annual organizational meeting on Tuesday, July 14, newly re-elected board member Kathleen Cross (Trustee Area C) and newly elected board members Dr. Aileen Dinkjian (Trustee Area D) and Greg Krikorian (Trustee Area B) were sworn into office with Assemblymember Jessica Caloza administering the Oath of Office. Following the ceremony, the Glendale Unified Board […]
Recently the Glendale Community College welcomed newly elected members to its board of trustees during a swearing-in ceremony held at the board’s regular meeting. New trustees Dr. Edit Khachatryan and Manuel Magpapian, along with returning Trustee Yvette Vartanian Davis, took the oath of office, formally beginning their terms of service on the board. Following the […]
The Library, Arts & Culture Dept. (”Library”) of the City of Glendale (“City”) – on behalf of the City’s Arts & Culture Commission (“ACC”) – is accepting proposals from qualified candidates who are interested in submitting design concepts for the Creative Crosswalks Program – Request for Proposals. Artists and community members are invited to apply. The […]
Burbank City Councilmember and former mayor Nikki Perez announced her campaign for re-election to the Burbank City Council, pledging to continue fighting for working families, renters, local jobs, community safety and a city government that works for every resident. “The truth is, things are hard right now for many people. Bad federal policies, along with […]
By Dr. Dinelli MONSON A wildfire can change daily life quickly in Southern California when residents face smoky skies, reduced air quality and the possibility of evacuation during periods of elevated wildfire activity. While conditions may look different from one community to the next, smoke, poor air quality and sudden changes in fire activity can […]
July 16 Big Tujunga Canyon Road at mile marker 2.01 in Angeles National Forest, a man reported that he had parked, locked his vehicle and went for a hike. When he returned he found the driver side front door window had been smashed, his vehicle had been ransacked and items were stolen between 7 a.m. […]
By Ruth SOWBY During the first part of the week of July 7 through July 10, guests at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada were surprised to see about 40 goats grazing on grass, tree limbs and dried vegetation along the road to the Boddy House. The goats were tasked with clearing brush and invasive plants near […]
The Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley hosted Silent Movies in the Park on Saturday night, July 18, at Two Strike Park. The event was a trip to the past – not only because of the hand-cranked projector (provided by supporter Joe Rinaudo) and live musical accompaniment of the silent movie, but because of the […]