J’s Maintenance: 55 Years of Business and Serving the Community

J’s Maintenance: 55 Years of Business and Serving the Community

By Mary O’KEEFE “We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” ­– Winston Churchill J’s Maintenance celebrated being in business 55 years at an event on May 30 at its far north Glendale offices in the 3500 block of Foothill Boulevard. Chris Waldheim is the CEO of […]

In brief

Fireworks Tickets Available Tickets to the July 4 CV Fireworks Extravaganza are now on sale at the following locations: the offices of Bob Smith Toyota, 3333 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta, Crescenta Valley Insurance, 3156 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta, CV Weekly/CV Chamber of Commerce, 3800 La Crescenta Ave. #206, La Crescenta and J’s Maintenance, […]

Crime blotter

June 5 500 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, a woman reported that she had gone into the bank at the location. She received cash from the teller, placed it in an envelope and placed that envelope in her purse. The woman/victim exited the bank and noticed a male adult standing by a […]

Increase in Burglary Suppression Efforts

In collaboration with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. – Crescenta Valley Station, the City of La Cañada Flintridge will begin stepping up current burglary suppression efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents. Residents will notice an uptick in uniformed patrols throughout local neighborhoods where deputies will be looking for suspicious activities […]

Glendale’s Clothing Swaps and Repair Cafes Return

  After much community demand and participation, the City of Glendale’s Office of Sustainability and Glendale Library, Arts, & Culture announced that the Clothing Swaps and Repair Cafés will be returning to a nearby Glendale Library. Clothing Swaps are opportunities for community members to donate items, which are collected, sorted and displayed for participants to […]

Correction

In the June 6 edition, in the story “Wildlife Plan Unveiled at Council Meeting,” the person who introduced the plan was Lt. Mark Hess.  

Local Schools Hold Promotions, Graduation Ceremonies

Local Schools Hold Promotions, Graduation Ceremonies

  Mixed emotions were shared on local campuses by students and parents.   By Mary O’KEEFE Yesterday was graduation and promotion day for many students in the Glendale Unified School District. It was a time for students that was sprinkled with the excitement of moving along the academic path that was mixed with a few […]

Wildlife Plan Unveiled at Council Meeting

Updated on June 10. By Julie BUTCHER   “We want to keep coyotes afraid of humans,” Lauren Hamlett, director of Pasadena Humane – Wildlife Services and Education, said to the Glendale City Council on Tuesday night. The comment was made as the Glendale Police Dept. (GPD) introduced an Urban Wildlife Management Plan (UWMP) for the […]

GTA Bargaining Reaches Compromise After May 29 Session

GTA Bargaining Reaches Compromise After May 29 Session

By Eliza PARTIKA The Glendale Unified School District Board of Education reached a tentative bargaining compromise with the Glendale Teachers Association (GTA) during their May 29 bargaining session. Negotiations had been stalled, frustrating GTA members. “As educators and a union bargaining team, we regularly work after hours, conduct emergency meetings with our board, and work […]