By Jason KUROSU The gun control debate has sparked anew, developing renewed nationwide interest following incidents of gun violence such as the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary. The Obama administration has pushed for more in-depth firearm legislation and similar debate continues in California, which has some of the strictest gun laws in the country. At […]
By Ted AYALA Election Day in Glendale was over a week ago, but some candidates aren’t quite ready to uncork the victory champagne or concede defeat just yet. Holding the balance of a number of key races are nearly 3,500 ballots that could not be counted on Election Day for various reasons. The processing of […]
By Ted AYALA Strong winds swept through Southern California starting Monday, continuing into Tuesday evening, leaving rattled nerves and broken branches strewn about streets. Though these powerful windstorms tend to be associated with Santa Ana winds, Stuart Seto, weather specialist with the National Weather Service (NWS), said that this system was different. “These are northwesterly […]
By Ted AYALA It was a quiet Glendale City Council meeting that Mayor Frank Quintero presided over on Tuesday. The meeting was one that had a dual significance for the mayor. At the meeting’s start the YWCA of Glendale bestowed upon Quintero a certificate of appreciation for his work on behalf of the Glendale Veterans’ […]
By Jason KUROSU Last year, the CV Youth Town Council, in cooperation with the Fire House, held its first college fair. On Tuesday night, with three weeks left until students must choose a college, the Fire House hosted a similar event focusing on the financial aspects and issues of going to college. Held in the […]
April 8 2700 block of El Caminito Avenue in La Crescenta, the glass panel of a residential front door was smashed and the rear glass sliding door was smashed at a residence. A laptop computer and jewelry were stolen and several rooms were ransacked between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. 3600 block of Fairesta Street […]
Have a plan. Write it down. Tell someone. These three little steps can save a life. By Mary O’KEEFE The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept., with its search and rescue teams, has developed a hiking plan for those who venture out on hiking, or camping, adventures. It is an easy way to let others know […]
Natalie MAIER The YMCA and Pfizer Inc. have launched a new program for seniors at the two local Ys. “50 Moving Forward” is intended to help inspire and encourage adults 50 years and older to learn about healthy eating habits, participate in physical activities and take preventive measures for their health, such as getting vaccinations […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Some couples go on long walks together, some have a nice dinner, but climbing a mountain together – that might be a little extreme. Extreme or not, Dr. John Rodarte and his wife Norma are planning to climb a mountain in June. But the reason behind the climb is all too common […]
Scam Stopper Seminar ASTER, Assemblyman Mike Gatto, and the contractors state license board is holding a free senior scam stopper seminar on April 18 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the YMCA of the Foothills. Seniors will learn how to protect themselves from fraud from a panel of experts relating to home repair, finances, […]