By Julie BUTCHER Mayor Paula Devine opened Tuesday’s meeting of the Glendale City Council by recognizing and celebrating the work that went into Saturday’s grand opening of the Stone Barn Nature Center at Deukmejian Park. “It’s been a long time coming,” she said, “30 years since the city started working on Deukmejian Park. Now this […]
A Long Week As most of you know who often read my column, I’ve shared some of the challenges I’ve encountered in my role as publisher of the paper. I’ve also shared the triumphs. Last week was a bit trying. Thankfully, we had no printer issues; the March 17 issue got off the floor right […]
“We only have two kinds of weather in California: magnificent and unusual.” ~ James M. Cain, American author and journalist This past week a report from the American Lung Association came out declaring LA the city with the nation’s worst air quality. We live in a unique micro-climate zone where heat combined with […]
CVCA to Meet Tonight The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting tonight, Thursday, March 24 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting will include discussion on local issues as well as an opportunity for foothill area residents to bring their own concerns. Contact the CVCA at crescentavalleycommunityassn@gmail.com with questions and for Zoom meeting information. All are […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley High School 589 Falkon robotics team recently competed in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) competition in Port Hueneme – and came home regional winners. “It’s completely chaotic but it’s really fun,” said Ethan Lee, a freshman and member of 589. He was speaking of the […]
By Bethany BROWN The Glendale Community Services & Parks Dept. has incorporated and welcomed since 2013 the pickleball community at various locations within the city. On March 11, it introduced its newest addition for individuals with Parkinson’s and their caregivers at Pacific Park & Community Center, 501 S Pacific Ave. Volunteers from Glendale’s pickleball players […]
March 19 900 block of Town Center Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, a registration tab was stolen from a vehicle’s license plate between 3:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. March 18 600 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, an employee at a store noticed a male and female collecting multiple articles of clothing […]
Arrests for Reckless Driving and Street Racing – Vehicles Impounded The Glendale Police Dept. has a zero-tolerance policy regarding reckless driving and illegal street racing. Those arrested for such offenses will have their vehicles impounded. The below list includes those who have been arrested locally for reckless driving and participating in an illegal speed contest (racing) […]
Feb. 14, 1958 – Feb. 24, 2022 Robert Blaine Chambers was born on Feb. 14, 1958 in San Diego to George and Trudi Chambers. He passed away at home on Feb. 24, 2022. Bob spent his childhood living in the San Diego area, graduating from Mission Bay High School in 1976 and from Point […]
James Richard Eckert Sept. 1, 1945 – Dec. 2, 2021 James Richard Eckert, 76, of La Crescenta died Dec. 2, 2021 at his home in La Crescenta. Mr. Eckert was born Sept. 1, 1945 in Oakland, Iowa. No services will be held. Funeral directors: www.CrippenMortuary.com