Independent Report Released on January Fires

By Mary O’KEEFE Last week an independent report was released regarding the alerts and evacuations that happened during the January wildfires.  The After-Action Report was commissioned by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and completed by McChrystal Group.  It didn’t find a specific point of failure, but instead several areas of concern including “County […]

GPD Investigates Hate Crime Vandalism in Adams Hill Community

The Glendale Police Dept. is currently investigating a hate crime incident that occurred in the Adams Hill community of South Glendale. On Sunday, Sept. 28 at approximately 8 a.m., Glendale police officers responded to a report of vandalism involving hate symbols. The reporting party informed officers that an unknown suspect, or suspects, had drawn a […]

Robbery at See’s Candies – La Cañada

Robbery at See’s Candies – La Cañada

By Mary O’KEEFE On Friday, Sept. 26 at about 2:38 p.m. Los Angeles County sheriff deputies from Crescenta Valley Station responded to See’s Candies at 1133 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada Flintridge concerning an armed robbery. “Deputies learned there were two employees in the store at the time,” said Sgt. John Gilbert, CV Station. The […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Sept. 26 4600 block of Vira Road in La Cañada Flintridge, a resident was sleeping upstairs in his bedroom when he heard noise coming from the roof. He left his bedroom to investigate the noise. He entered a second upstairs room and observed a light coming from the room’s open window. The window was closed […]

Update on La Crescenta Avenue Project

During the construction period, detours, intermittent lane closures and traffic delays are expected on the following streets: Location and Dates La Crescenta Avenue between Roselawn Avenue and Urquidez Avenue: Travel lanes may be closed intermittently between Oct. 6 thru Oct. 17 (excludes weekends) La Crescenta Avenue at Piedmont Avenue, Roselawn Avenue, Shirlyjean Street, Oakmont View […]

Community Comes Out for Neighborhood Pet Store Day

Community Comes Out for Neighborhood Pet Store Day

Despite it being a little rainy on Saturday animals lovers were on hand to celebrate Neighborhood Pet Store Day at Andersen’s Pet Shop. Whether the search was on to find the best toys for a pet or adopt a new pet family member there was a lot of information provided at the event.  Crescenta Valley […]

Armenian Independence Day Festival Celebrates Armenian Culture

Armenian Independence Day Festival Celebrates Armenian Culture

Since gaining its independence in 1991, Armenians around the world celebrate this occasion with dances and food.   By Eliza PARTIKA Glendale Armenians and supporters gathered at Verdugo Park to celebrate Armenian independence at its annual festival celebrated on Sept. 21.  It was on Sept. 21, 1991 when the Armenian Socialist Republic declared its independence […]

Governors Present Vaccine Recommendations

Governor Gavin Newsom of California, Governor Tina Kotek of Oregon, Governor Bob Ferguson of Washington and Governor Josh Green of Hawaii announced this week coordinated winter virus vaccination recommendations through the West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA). These recommendations include the 2025–26 COVID-19, influenza and RSV vaccines. In addition, Gov. Newsom signed AB 144 authorizing California […]

Anxious Discussions Held Regarding Possible Land Use

Anxious Discussions Held Regarding Possible Land Use

By Mikaela STONE Tensions ran high at the Sept. 17 meeting of the City of Glendale’s Land Use Element meeting. Bradley Calvert, director of the City of Glendale Community Development, met with members of the Montrose Shopping Park Association, whose members include President Andre Ordubegian, owner of Copy Network, Corey Grijalva, owner of Joselito’s, Maureen […]