IN BRIEF

Given Presents ‘Rewired and Overwhelmed – AI, Anxiety and the Price of Progress’ Local licensed therapist Jamie Given will be giving a presentation tonight, Thursday, Nov. 20 in the cafeteria of Crescenta Valley High School at 6 p.m. Her presentation is titled “Rewired and Overwhelmed – AI, Anxiety and the Price of Progress.” It will […]

Neda Farid Nominated to the California School Board Delegate Assembly

By Eliza PARTIKA GUSD board of education member Neda Farid was chosen as the GUSD nominee for the California School Board Association’s (CSBA) Delegate Assembly for District 23A.  Glendale Unified School District is part of Subregion 23A of the California School Board Association, one of 13 districts that comprise the region. The GUSD board can […]

Grant Issued to BPD Targets Traffic Safety

The Burbank Police Dept. has received a $190,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support enhanced traffic enforcement and education programs aimed at reducing serious injuries and fatalities on local roads. The grant program will run through September 2026. “We are grateful to receive this grant, which strengthens our traffic enforcement […]

Public Health Confirms First Flu Death of the Season

U.S. residents are being warned of the possibility of one of the toughest flu seasons in history coming to its shores. Right now Europe, specifically England, is facing one of the toughest ever winters in its history with an early wave of flu cases being reported. “Flu rates have started climbing much sooner than usual […]

GUSD Approves New Cellphone Policy

Glendale Unified School District board of education approved a new mobile communications policy at its meeting on Nov. 18. The policy had been in the works for months as Board members discussed revisions and received feedback from the Glendale Teachers’ Association, students and community members. The newest iteration of the policy is included at the […]

Defendant Detained in Palisades Fire Case

On Tuesday,  United States Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver in Los Angeles ordered Jonathan Rinderknecht – the defendant charged with starting what became the Palisades Fire in January 2025 – detained. This means he will remain in federal custody without bond while the criminal case against him is pending. No additional comment was released.

Notice Posted at Restaurant – Monna by Gev’s

Notice Posted at Restaurant – Monna by Gev’s

By Mary O’KEEFE A Notice of Closure was placed on the restaurant Monna by Gev’s in the 3800 block of Ocean View Boulevard in Montrose. The restaurant had only recently opened. It is in the former location of Alissa’s Ocean View Bar and Grill that closed abruptly in December 2024.  According to the Los Angeles […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Nov. 15 2300 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, when a couple returned home they found the front door was unlocked; they had secured the door before they left the location. The kitchen window was also open. The bedroom had been ransacked and several items were stolen between noon and 11:30 p.m.  Nov. […]

Updates on the La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project

The La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project has made major safety improvements over the last few months. For example, the realignment of intersections and enhanced pedestrian accessibility. Additionally, the contractor has completed installation of bio-retention facilities and critical infrastructure upgrades, including traffic signal and fiber optic systems, as well as the upsizing of existing sewer mainline. […]

Deadline Approaching for Toy Drive at CV Sheriff Station

By Mary O’KEEFE The Toy and Food Drive at the Crescenta Valley Sheriff Station has begun. Anyone who would like to support local families can donate unwrapped toys for ages from newborn to 17 years old and non-perishable food items. “Your generous contributions benefit families in need within our community and support the Spark of […]