By Dominique ROCHA Since January, the former location of the La Crescenta Rite-Aid has been sitting vacant. After a recent Crescenta Valley Land Use Committee meeting, which took place on Thursday, Aug. 7, the proposed a new Planet Fitness is one step closer to filling that space. At the Land Use Committee meeting, representatives from […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Last week’s monthly meeting of the Montrose Shopping Park Association (MSPA) was very well-attended. Most were there to hear a presentation concerning a possible housing complex that the City of Glendale proposes be built on the parking lot between Honolulu Avenue and Florencita Drive – specifically on the large parking lot behind […]
By Mary O’KEEFE As of Wednesday there were 5,362 wildfires burning in California covering a total of 354,878 acres burned, 16,344 structures destroyed and 31 fatalities, according to CalFire. The Gifford Fire in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, which began on Aug. 1, as of Wednesday was 37% contained, the Mountain Fire that began on […]
Aug. 11 1200 block of Fernside Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, deputies responded to a call concerning a possible burglary. The resident reported as he was inside his residence he heard a noise coming from the backyard. He assumed it was his gardeners leaving his home. While standing on the east side driveway of the […]
By Eliza PARTIKA GUSD Superintendent Darneika Watson wrote a welcome letter to students and families celebrating the progress the District has made on the availability of programs that are “closing opportunity gaps,” such as the recent addition for more resources for students learning English as a second language, the strengthening of reading, arts and dual […]
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Feb. 14, 1943 – Aug. 3, 2025 Kay Ellen Brown, 82, of San Marcos, California, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 3. Born on Valentine’s Day in 1943 in Lakewood, Ohio, Kay embodied the true meaning of love, warmth and generosity to everyone she met. Known affectionately as “Ms. Kay” and “Mama Kay,” she was […]
Sept. 6, 1933 – Jan. 31, 2025 Keith Gilliland, a beloved educator, legendary coach and gifted athlete, passed away on Jan. 31 leaving a legacy of excellence and dedication that touched generations. He was 91 years old. Keith was born in Callao, Peru while his parents, Dr. Roy and Susan Gilliland, were serving as medical […]
The jolliest time of year is arriving early – and it’s wearing SPF 50! A little holiday magic is happening under the summer sun at the ALG Annual Christmas Sale on Aug. 21-23. Celebrate “the season of giving” while supporting a great cause – the Assistance League Glendale. For the sale, the ALG Chapter House […]
Personal Property Not Included Dear Phyllis, I recently purchased a home, and my real estate agent assured me the washer, dryer and refrigerator were included in the sale. The Zillow listing clearly stated they were part of the purchase. During the final walkthrough, I saw them in place. When I moved in, I was shocked […]