In Brief

Krekorian wants to move to L.A. council A special election next week in the Sunland-Tujunga area of Los Angeles could have a considerable effect on the local political scene. Paul Krekorian, who represents Glendale in the 43rd Assembly District, is trying to win the 2nd Council District seat vacated by Wendy Gruel. If Krekorian is […]

Preparing for Relay for Life

Though months away, local supporters are getting ready for the 24 hour walk to show that those fighting cancer are not alone. By Mary O’Keefe There is a variety of reactions when a person hears their doctor say, “I found a lump.” Some panic, some pray and others wait calmly for the other shoe to […]

Meet Ivy Hopper

ivy.hopper@gmail.com Ivy Hopper is a teen columnist who talks with authors and fans of books that are currently being read by today’s youth. This week I sat down with author Ashley Rhodes Courter who wrote Three Little Words. Here is what Ashley Rhodes-Courter had to say to me: Ivy: Where did the idea come from […]

Getting ready for a parade

Getting ready for a parade

A 33 year tradition continues on Saturday as the community gathers to enjoy the annual Montrose Christmas Parade. By Mary O’KEEFE In Crescenta Valley the holiday season does not officially begin until Santa flies over Honolulu Avenue in a police helicopter. That is the official start of the Montrose Christmas Parade and the time that […]

Technology use, budget cuts topics of board meeting

By Chris BLUME Privacy rights for users of school technology was one subject tackled at the Nov. 17 meeting of the Glendale Unified School District board of education. After hearing from the public, discussion turned to a new board policy concerning employee use of technology provided by the district. Among the items discussed was employee […]

Meet Ivy Hopper

Meet Ivy Hopper

ivy.hopper@gmail.com Ivy Hopper is a teen columnist who talks with authors and fans of books that are currently being read by today’s youth. This week she talks with vibes writer Amy Kathleen Ryan. Here’s an excerpt from vibes: “It isn’t easy being able to read minds – guys’ minds, especially. Gusty Peterson, the hottest boy […]

Week in Review Thanksgiving 2009

The Week in Review for Thanksgiving Thursday 2009 is now available. Happy Thanksgiving! This week, we debut a new segment for the podcast, show the NED Show, and we also have a sneak peek at the upcoming “The Princess and the Frog” from Disney.  Hope you enjoy it! For web viewing without download, click here. […]

Stroke patients received higher than normal radiation scans

By Mary O’KEEFE Ten stroke patients at Glendale Adventist Medical Center received a higher than normal dosage of radiation during a specific CT procedure.The Los Angeles County of Public Health Department discovered the findings after they conducted an audit of the hospital’s CT protocols. It was found that these patients received about three to four […]

Angeles Crest Highway to reopen

By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County Public Works and Caltrans have scheduled the reopening of Angeles Forest Highway and Angeles Crest Highway at the end of November. “We are planning to open the Angeles Forest Highway at 5 a.m. on Nov. 30,” said Bob Spencer, chief, public affairs, L.A. County Public Works. Patrick Chandler, spokesman […]

Damaged line delays work

The installation of a new irrigation meter for The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints on Raymond Avenue ran into a snag on Tuesday evening, Nov. 17 when CV water district workers punctured an unmarked gas line. The project, supervised by CVWD Wastewater Supervisor Dennis Maxwell Jr. and Water Supervisor Bryan Jones, was stalled by […]