Assemblyman Mike Gatto and Senator Ted Gaines announced the passage of SB 168, legislation which would protect forests, property and the lives of citizens, firefighters and emergency personnel from drone interference, passed the legislature and is now headed to the Governor. Senate Bill 168 will increase fines for drone use that interferes with firefighting and emergency […]
Crescenta Valley High School Principal Linda Junge has released an all call to parents concerning the arrest that occurred in front of CVHS this afternoon. In her call Junge stated, because of the fire and sheriff activity she wanted to assure parents that CVHS is a safe place and that none of the students, staff […]
On Saturday, at 11:40 a.m., 5 Glendale Fire Department resources (1 Battalion Chief command team, 2 Engine companies, 1 Truck company, 1 Urban Search and Rescue company, and 1 Basic Life Support ambulance) responded to a mountain rescue at Brand Park in the city of Glendale. Units arrived on scene and began a two-hour hike […]
A “contained” stand-off in La Tuna Canyon has prompted Los Angeles Police Dept. to close several streets in the area, according to LAPD spokesman. The suspect is not yet in custody but the LAPD Foothill Division stated there was no danger to residents. The closures include: La Tuna Canyon exit off the Foothill (210) freeway. […]
By Jason KUROSU The Glendale City Council recently appointed Albert Abkarian to the city’s Civil Service Commission, but not without opposition from Glendale’s police union. Jason Ross, president of the Glendale Police Officers’ Association, spoke in opposition to the appointment at the City Council’s Aug. 25 meeting, stating that Abkarian filed a complaint against a […]
By Charly SHELTON ast Friday, the Alex Theatre once again was able to light the night with glowing neon. In celebration of the 90th anniversary of the theatre, Glendale Arts raised $75,000 and had all new wiring and neon installed along the marquee and the 100-foot-tall spire, the iconic tower above the entrance and […]
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Southern California through Friday, September 11th. Glendale Water & Power is encouraging all customers to conserve as much energy as possible this week without jeopardizing their health or the health of their pets.The most effective way to reduce power usage is to set […]
From the Glendale Fire Department: Do you know how to get information during a brush fire in Glendale? Have you developed a 72-hour emergency supply kit with plenty of food, water and supplies for you, your family and your pets to use after the next earthquake? September is National Preparedness Month (NPM). It is […]
Glendale Water & Power will start issuing citations for repeat water wasters. In an effort to continue to meet its 20% water conservation goal set by the State, Glendale Water & Power is informing customers that if repeated violations of the Mandatory Water Conservation Ordinance are not corrected, then citations ranging from $100 to […]
A commercial airliner flying over the Lancaster City area of the Antelope Valley (LA Co.) last night, Thursday, September 3, 2015, reported to air traffic controllers that their cockpit was illuminated several times by a powerful green laser light. The situation created a potentially dangerous and challenging situation for the pilot, and was reported to […]