CRIME BLOTTER

Aug. 1 5500 block of Vista Cañada Place in La Cañada Flintridge, a woman reported she had found an electronic tracking device dangling from a piece of loose tape under the carriage of her vehicle. She reportedly told deputies she suspected her husband had attached the device. The couple is currently going through a divorce. […]

Study Approved by CVWD Board

By Jason KUROSU The Tuesday meeting of the Crescenta Valley Water District touched upon a few new projects to CVWD facilities, including a study to increase the local water supply and adding a retaining wall between a CVWD reservoir and a residential area. The project, known as the Verdugo Basin Stormwater Recharge Facility Study, is […]

Teen Substance Abuse Discussed

By Michael YEGHIAYAN The Homenetmen Western Region Educational Committee held its Teen Substance & Alcohol Abuse Workshop on Tuesday, bringing a panel of experts to St. Mary’s Armenian Apostolic Church in Glendale. The bilingual lecture and interactive forum aimed to educate parents and open the lines of communication on the topic of substance abuse among […]

Alex Theatre to Benefit from Exhibit

Alex Theatre to Benefit from Exhibit

By Michael YEGHIAYAN The vision and perspective of photographer Tommy Ewasko has produced a number of the most iconic images of Glendale’s Alex Theatre in recent memory to the benefit of the venue and the entire community. On Friday at Montrose’s Wine Cave, his contribution to the preservation of local arts will spread across the […]

Welcoming A New Area Commander

Welcoming A New Area Commander

By Mary O’KEEFE There is a new north area commander for the far north area of Glendale. Lt. Lola Abrahamian is introducing herself to local organizations and getting used to her new role. Abrahamian took an unusual path to police work. For 14 years she had worked as a reproductive biologist. “I worked as an […]

Big Rigs on CVTC Agenda

Big Rigs on CVTC Agenda

By Mary O’KEEFE The issue of big rigs parked on the overpasses and throughout the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County La Crescenta will be discussed at tonight’s Crescenta Valley Town Council meeting. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and is held at the La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta in the […]

Najarian Re-Appointed to Metrolink Board

On Aug. 1, Metro chair Diane DuBois appointed Glendale City Council member Ara Najarian to serve on Metrolink’s board of directors for the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA). Najarian has been a Metro board member for seven years and has previously served five years on the Metrolink board. “[I am] excited to be back […]

CVAA Holding Food Truck Fundraiser

By Jason KUROSU The Crescenta Valley Alumni Association will be holding a fundraiser in the form of food trucks, which will be parked and ready for business in the 2600 block of Foothill Boulevard near Ralph’s market on Aug. 15 and Aug. 22. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. over the next two Thursdays, the […]

Local Day Care Facility Owner Arrested

Local Day Care Facility Owner Arrested

By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police responded early Wednesday morning to a residential day care in the 3200 block of Orange Avenue after receiving a report of child endangerment. The parents had picked up their child from the north Glendale in-home day care late afternoon on Tuesday when they became concerned about their baby’s condition. They […]