Glendale Police Arrest 29-year-old Child Sexual Predator

On Oct. 3 Glendale police detectives arrested 29-year-old Pedro Antonio Tellez (aka Pedro Antonio Hernandez Llamas) of Sylmar on felony charges of Lewd Acts on a Minor Under the Age of 14 years. On Monday, Oct. 2, the parents of two victims separately reported to the Glendale Police Dept. that their child had been touched […]

One of Two Missing Brothers Found

Sheriffs Homicide investigators, along with the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office, responded to the California aqueduct on 195th Street West and West Avenue G in the city of Lancaster regarding a deceased male that was discovered under a bridge. Investigators have positively identified the body as Minas Khacheryan, 86, who was reported missing by family on […]

Pasadena Tournament of Roses 2024 Royal Court

Pasadena Tournament of Roses 2024 Royal Court

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® announced the seven members of the 2024 Royal Court presented by Citizens Business Bank. The reveal was attended by nearly 200 people on the south lawn of Tournament House, including friends and family of the 28 finalists.  Members of the 2024 Royal Court will serve as ambassadors of the Tournament […]

GPD Urgently Seeks the Public’s Assistance

Since 2020, the Glendale Police Dept. has received multiple reports of sexual battery incidents at a local business. These disturbing reports point to Marcello Tagliente, the owner and instructor of MGT Insurance, located in the 600 block of W. Broadway, as the alleged perpetrator of these offenses. Victims allege that Tagliente would lure them into […]

EMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test for Oct. 4; Test Messages Will be Sent to TVs, Radios and Cell Phones

  FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) tomorrow, Oct. 4. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, […]

School Shooting Threat

Together with the Burbank Unified School District, the Burbank Police Dept. investigates any act, behavior or threat that places fear in the minds of students, parents or staff or that compromises their safety. On Wednesday night, the Burbank Police Dept. was made aware of a social media posting regarding a perceived threat to Luther Burbank […]

Drone Technology Used in Rescue

By Mary O’KEEFE The Montrose Search and Rescue (MSAR) team has another tool of high technology equipment in its arsenal that will help save lives. Last night, Wednesday, at about 8:20 p.m. MSAR team members responded to the Mt Wilson Road mile marker 1.46 in the Angeles National Forest. They received a call from an […]

Fall Family Fun Found at Oktoberfest

Fall Family Fun Found at Oktoberfest

Plenty of food, contests and fun for the whole family at the Montrose Oktoberfest. By Lori BODNAR       The community is invited to the 44th annual Montrose Oktoberfest on Oct. 7 featuring Bavarian food and drink, live music, carnival games, thrilling rides and contests. Montrose Oktoberfest will take place from noon to 10 p.m. in the […]

GWP Rate Hike Talks Begin and Legislative Update Presented

By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale City Council began Tuesday night’s meeting by sharing the location of its meeting on Oct. 3. The City Council in Your Neighborhood will begin its meeting at 6 p.m. at Sparr Heights Community Center, 1613 Glencoe Way in Glendale. Roubik Golanian, City of Glendale manager, said an agenda is being […]

Honoring Years of Service

Honoring Years of Service

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY  It was more than 30 years ago that CV Water District board member Judy Tejeda took on the role as community advocate at the water district. For her years of service, the District honored her on Tuesday morning by dedicating the reservoir site in her name. The dedication included the ribbon cutting […]