Scenes From the New Year’s Flood of 1934 It was 92 years ago on this very day that the valley suffered its most traumatic disaster. A fire on the San Gabriels in November 1933 set the stage for mudslides at the first rain. The rain that came in late December proved to be a downpour […]
Those Who Indulge – Bulge About 20 years ago I saw a greeting card with a photo of a large hippo on the front that said, “Those who indulge, bulge.” I thought it was funny so I grabbed it up without thinking about who I would give the card to and for what occasion. It […]
Tattered Flag = Poor Confidence Has anyone reading this noticed the U.S. Flag flying above the headquarters building of the Crescenta Valley Water District? For the past while I have noticed that the flag is faded and tattered. This is not a look that instills confidence. One may ask if there are other places […]
Peter James of Troop 319 has earned the rank of Eagle Scout – the highest achievement in Scouting. James celebrated this milestone with his family, friends and fellow Scouts during a heartfelt Eagle Scout court of honor held at Lincoln Elementary School’s auditorium – the very place where his Scouting journey first began. Dylan McLemore […]
Preschoolers from Valley Vista Preschool in Montrose donated nearly 100 new toys and books to the Spark of Love Foundation’s toy drive, hosted by Glendale Fire Dept. – Station 29, on Friday, Dec. 12. Every year students at Valley Vista Preschool, located around the corner from the Montrose firehouse, collect new toys and books then […]
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Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept. – CV Sheriff’s Station received a call at 2:15 p.m. regarding a medical emergency in the 400 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada. A 58-year-old male was found to have collapsed; he was pronounced deceased at the scene. The area remains closed as law enforcement is waiting for the arrival […]
Local families get surprise visit from GPD. By Eliza PARTIKA Christmas came early this year for 26 Glendale families who received gifts from the Glendale Police Dept. (GPD) as part of the department’s annual Cops for Kids event. The community room of the Glendale Police Dept. lit up with joy and laughter on Dec. 18 […]
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions. “Storm impacts can escalate quickly, especially for communities in foothill and mountain areas and those near recent burn scars,” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger. “I […]
By Mary O’KEEFE CVW was allowed to go into Rockhaven Sanitarium as construction overseen by the City of Glendale continues on the Pines Cottage and surrounding grounds. Perhaps most striking is the overall appearance of the once beautiful grounds. Years of roof and property neglect is easily found throughout the property. Construction banners went up […]