Supporting Your Community . . . ‘Shop Small/Shop Local’ January was a “month for the ages” with COVID-19 vaccination confusion, election/political turbulence and the constant flow of Amazon, UPS, FedEx and USPS vehicles circling our streets. February is the month for each of us to take a deep breath, relax and concentrate on what’s really […]
Forest Lawn will mark Black History Month in a much-anticipated virtual celebration, Preserving Honor & Excellence. This performance of inspirational music, dance and readings will stream live via Facebook Live on Saturday, Feb. 13. The celebration honors Black culture with New Orleans-style jazz, a tap dancing and bucket drumming performance from the Broadway musical “Bring in ‘da Noise, […]
Unity In The Community I would be lying if I said the upheaval that took place in our country over the last year did not affect me. It did – in a big way. What a tumultuous year. I want so badly to stand on top of Mt. Lukens and scream about all the injustices, […]
The ups and downs of the pandemic have left many businesses floundering but with restrictions loosened several area restaurants are eager to again welcome patrons. By Mary O’KEEFE On Friday, Jan. 29 Los Angeles County restaurants – once again – were allowed to open for outside dining. “It’s been a roller coaster,” said Alissa Hwang, […]
By Julie BUTCHER “I’m an Armenian American veteran. I love the city that I live in and am happy to be of service to my city,” Robert Adjinian told the Glendale City Council on Tuesday night during its virtual meeting after he was appointed to the city’s Housing Authority. Councilmember Ara Najarian updated the council […]
Glendale Police Dept. is seeking help identifying a male suspect involved in a recent jewelry store burglary. On Tuesday, Jan. 19 at approx. 4 p.m., a smash-and-grab burglary occurred at a jewelry store on the 100 block of North Brand Boulevard. The suspect approached the store carrying a white bag and a small black suitcase. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Phase 1 clinical trials for the SARS-CoV-2 [COVID-19] vaccine continue at the City of Hope. Don Diamond, Ph.D., a professor with the City of Hope Dept. of Hematology & Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation, cannot say specifically how the vaccine research is progressing but does remain hopeful for a positive outcome. The one thing […]
Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Sunday morning, Feb. 6. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to capture the morning light […]
The search is on for the next operator/manager for Glendale’s historic Alex Theatre. The Alex is a world-class performing arts and entertainment center, hosting a number of high-profile clients including NBC, CBS, HBO, Hulu, and many more. Additionally, the theatre is home to five performing arts and entertainment organizations including the LA Chamber Orchestra, Los […]
The U.S. Forest Service, working in conjunction with the Saint Francis Dam National Memorial Collaborative, announced a design competition for a new national memorial to recognize the hundreds of lives lost in the 1928 Saint Francis Dam Disaster. One of California’s greatest disasters, the collapse of the Saint Francis Dam, near Santa Clarita, released over […]