Acting Governor Newsom Issues Statement SACRAMENTO – Acting Governor Gavin Newsom released the following statement regarding the explosions that occurred earlier today during the Boston Marathon. “Jennifer and I are deeply saddened by the tragic events in Boston today and our hearts go out to the victims’ families and their communities. There’s no indication of […]
Sheriff’s Advise: If you See Something, Say Something “While the cause of the explosions this morning at the Boston Marathon are still under investigation, our vigilance has been raised,” said Sheriff Lee Baca. “The heightened alert of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department includes increased patrols to create a more visible presence where people congregate, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The first Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans ceremony was held this morning at the corner of Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard. It was a significant location since Montrose hosts the first municipal sponsored Vietnam Memorial in the nation. “[Vietnam] veterans came home and no one said thank you,” said Warren Spayth, […]
By Ted Ayala Glendale’s hard-fought 2013 election finally came to a close Thursday afternoon when the City Clerk’s office announced the final results. City staff began the morning by canvassing over 3,400 vote-by-mail and provisional ballots before the count began at 2:00 p.m. With only very thin margins of votes separating many contenders […]
UPDATE 4:50 p.m. The mountain lion that had been resting in a backyard in the 3300 block of Thelma Street for a few hours is finally on his way to the Angeles National Forest. Calls began coming into the Glendale Police Department of mountain lion sightings as early as 6 a.m., said Lt. Bruce Fox. […]
3:38 The mountain lion was tranquilized and is now moving along the 3300 block of Fairmount Avenue. Officers are waiting for the drug to take effect. 3:08 Neighbors reported seeing the animal as early as 6 a.m. this morning. They are being asked to remain in their homes until the animal is tranquilized and transported into […]
The largest crowd ever showed up at Crescenta Valley Park for a day packed with fun. By Mary O’KEEFE Great weather, a variety of entertainment and over 100 vendors in colorful booths made this year’s Hometown Country Fair a huge success. “This was the biggest ever,” said Julia Rabago, executive director of the Crescenta Valley […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN Prominent publisher and Glendale icon John Krikorian passed away on Saturday, April 6 after succumbing to heart failure. He was 80 years old. Since moving to Glendale in 1989, Krikorian immersed himself in the community through both his work and various charitable endeavors. He founded “Business Life Magazine” in 1990 as well […]
By Tyler BIDDLE With the grills running hot and the bands playing loud, it’s not going to be your typical lunchtime in the CVHS quad. Crescenta Valley Instrumental Music will host its fourth annual Korean Barbecue this Saturday featuring good food, raffle prizes and the CV Jazz Band. The event is organized and run by […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The Crescenta-Cañada Lions Club will host an open house on April 17 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the club’s meeting place at CitiBank on Honolulu Avenue. Art Rinaman, club president, said he simply wants people to know the Lions Club exists and that it is active in the community. “The […]