Jewel City Concert Series

The Jewel City Concert Series returns on Saturdays with live music on the Artsakh Paseo located at 127 Artsakh Ave. in Glendale’s Downtown Arts & Entertainment District. Through Oct. 25, the community is invited to gather at 5 p.m. each Saturday for an eclectic mix of performances that reflect Glendale’s creative spirit and cultural diversity. […]

Art Talks at Brand

The Brand Library & Art Center is announced the return of Art Talks at Brand. This series invites contemporary artists to discuss their work and the issues surrounding it. Each talk will be followed by a moderated Q&A session led by Brand staff member, artist and writer Jennifer Remenchik. The series is sponsored by the […]

TREASURES OF THE VALLEY <<< MIKE LAWLER

TREASURES OF THE VALLEY <<< MIKE LAWLER

The Deadly 210 Freeway Bridge Collapse In the early 1970s, the 210 Freeway was being completed in sections. Our little section, running from Ocean View Boulevard to Lowell Avenue, opened in July 1972. In October, contractors were working on a particularly difficult job, the freeway bridge over the Arroyo Seco connecting Pasadena and La Cañada. […]

NEWS FROM THE CV TOWN COUNCIL <<< FRIDA BAGHDASSARIAN

Council Seats are Open and Taking Part in the Preparedness Fair As October approaches, the Crescenta Valley Town Council is reaching out to local residents with important updates aimed at boosting civic engagement and prioritizing community safety. CVTC is formed solely of community volunteers and its future relies and hinges on participation from the community.  Residents […]

Montrose Oktoberfest is Back for Another Year of All-Day Bavarian Fun

Montrose Oktoberfest is Back for Another Year of All-Day Bavarian Fun

Oktoberfest, sponsored by the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber, is a community event that has something for everyone. By Dominique ROCHA This Saturday, Oct. 4, the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 46th annual Oktoberfest. The all-day event will be held from noon to 10 p.m. at the 2200 to 2400 blocks of Honolulu […]

Electric Rates Discussed at Council Meeting

By Julie BUTCHER “What if I told you that I think the [electric] rates are just too damn high? That you should roll them back to 2020 levels. Is that a fantasy?” asked Mayor Ara Najarian of Glendale Water and Power general manager Scott Mellon. He was being only slightly rhetorical on Tuesday night during […]

DRB Reluctantly Approves New Project at Site of Glendale Garden Apartment Homes

DRB Reluctantly Approves New Project at Site of Glendale Garden Apartment Homes

By Eliza PARTIKA The City of Glendale Design Review Board approved a new project at the site of the Glendale Garden Apartment Homes, 1303 N. Central Ave., a 149-unit complex with  affordable units, despite concerns about height and massing, citing limited discretion due to state laws and density bonus incentives required by AB130. The current […]