March 2 4300 block of Commonwealth Avenue in La Cañada Flintridge, a woman reported that while she was in her home she noticed the window in her guest restroom was wide open. She then discovered the window screen was lying on the restroom counter and saw dirt marks on the wall around the frame of […]
“On Wednesday afternoon the Glendale Fire Department responded to a hiker rescue in Deukmejian Wilderness Park. Firefighters spent 30 minutes searching and assessing the hiker’s location. They determined the hiker was in a spot that would only safely be accessed by helicopter. LA County Air 5 made the rescue and the hiker did not have […]
Congressman Adam Schiff announced the Hollywood Burbank Airport will be awarded $30 million as part of a grant program provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Hollywood Burbank Airport grant will help fund a portion of the construction of a new 14-gate terminal building, replacing an outdated facility built in the 1930s and helping to […]
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a series of sexual assaults that took place on the campus of Burbank High School. The incidents occurred on March 6. At about 9 a.m., Burbank Police responded to Burbank High School, located at 902 N. Third St., regarding a sexual assault investigation. A 14-year-old female victim […]
Further Memories of a La Cañada Pioneer Recently I was browsing the collection of the History Room at the Glendale Central Library. I came across this fascinating letter written in 1967 by early La Cañada resident Starr Barnum, relating a few of his early memories: “A week ago we had a bad fire in Winery […]
The Crescenta Valley is accustomed to relatively mild winters. However, the past few weeks have been quite a change from this norm. Despite rain, wind and snow, our community fared well. The Dept. of Public Works preemptively cleared storm drains and debris basins. They also conducted periodic patrols and checks to be sure that our […]
Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center (GMHHC) recently awarded nearly $130,000 in community grants to six nonprofits in the greater Los Angeles area that work to provide Glendale and its neighboring communities with critical health and human services. Grants are awarded through Dignity Health’s Community Health Improvement Grants program, supporting non-profit organizations whose efforts aid […]
A new lab at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital uses diagnostic imaging tools and robotic technology to quickly treat critical cardiac cases. The Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (IR/Cath Lab) at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) is designed to provide quick, comprehensive emergency cardiovascular care – a critical resource for nearby patients when every second counts. In […]
PEO Glendale Reciprocity recently held its Founders Day at the Elks Club in Glendale in celebration of the 154th birthday of the organization. Glendale Reciprocity is made up of 12 chapters, each identified by alphabetical letters. Representatives from three Burbank chapters that are merging with Glendale Reciprocity also attended the luncheon. PEO is a Philanthropic […]
Soroptimist was formed in 1921 in Oakland. The name, loosely translated from Latin means best for women. The local organization is one of five federations that make up Soroptimist International. Soroptimist has clubs in more than 122 countries throughout the world and over 75,000 members. In April the local club will be celebrating its 80th anniversary. […]