2020 Vision Is Blurry Back in 2010, I was privileged to serve on the North Glendale Community Plan (NGCP) advisory committee. This advisory body was composed of Glendale Planning staff, business owners, community leaders, historians and residents. We spent the better part of the year envisioning the future of far North Glendale that includes […]
The Robert E. Lee Military Academy Scandal – Part Two Last week we heard the story of a small legal problem experienced by a just-opened military academy in La Crescenta. In late 1929, the Robert E. Lee Military Academy had just opened on the corner of Foothill and Rosemont, where Foster’s Donuts is today. […]
All Lives Should Matter This letter addresses that of Yatindra Bhatnagar, printed in the CV Weekly on July 16, “All Lives Matter.” Mr. Bhatnagar’s grievance is Adam Schiff and his support for Black Lives Matter. I want to thank Mr. Bhatnagar for reminding us of the profound importance of all lives mattering. Countless people and […]
Tasty Time at Knott’s One of my favorite sections of the CV Weekly is the Travel & Leisure section. I learn of so many fun (and many times free) events taking place, whether virtually or in-person. What I have also learned from Travel & Leisure is that people are willing (or at least were willing) […]
“For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver.” ~ Martin Luther Tropical Storm Isaias was just beginning to raise havoc in the Caribbean a week ago. It slammed into southern North Carolina late Monday night […]
On July 26 just after midnight, officers patrolling on the 100 block of South Brand Boulevard noticed an unoccupied vehicle parked crookedly in a handicap space without a disabled placard. The officers walked up to the vehicle and observed an open beer can in the cup holder and a handgun wedged between the center console […]
On July 24 just after 2 p.m., officers assigned to the Glendale Police Department’s Special Enforcement Detail (SED) were patrolling in the area of Central Avenue and Colorado Street when they discovered that a vehicle driving near them had been reported stolen on July 13. As the officers were behind the vehicle, it suddenly pulled […]
Aug. 5, 1928 – May 19, 2020 On May 19, surrounded by loved ones, Richard passed away to reunite with the love of his life Janet Thompson. He was born and raised in Glendale and then moved to La Crescenta where he raised his family and lived the remainder of his life. In his high […]
On July 23 at around 9 p.m., a patrol officer was driving in the area of Linden and Glenoaks avenues when s/he observed two vehicles traveling next to each other westbound Glenoaks at a high rate of speed that appeared to be involved in a speed contest. The officer was able to conduct a traffic […]
By Julie BUTCHER The City of Glendale presented a virtual panel discussion on racism: past and present on Thursday, July 30. City officials said this is the first of several in a series, part of demonstrating the city’s commitment to recognizing its past and moving forward into the future. Gary Shaffer of Glendale’s Library, Arts […]