Another Contentious Meeting Concerning Briggs and Foothill Project

Another Contentious Meeting Concerning Briggs and Foothill Project

By Mary O’KEEFE On Monday night representatives from Abode Communities met with the community, Crescenta Valley Town Council (CVTC) and its Land Use Committee (LUC) to share an update on the project at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Briggs Avenue, where the La Crescenta/Maylane Motel is currently located. The initial proposal was for […]

WEATHER WATCH <<< TAKING A LOOK OUTSIDE OUR WINDOW

By Mary O’KEEFE Sunday is Mother’s Day. It can be a bittersweet day for me. I am a mom and grandma, so there is that side of Mother’s Day, but I am also a daughter, a granddaughter, a niece, cousin … and friend. As I age I find myself more reflective, and probably because of […]

FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER <<< ROBIN GOLDSWORTHY

FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER <<< ROBIN GOLDSWORTHY

Rain Didn’t Dampen My Spirits Let’s face it – this past Sunday was a wet one.  I didn’t expect the rain and was actually surprised on Sunday morning when I saw how gloomy it was outside. But that didn’t stop me from heading to the Kids ’n’ Kritters event on Honolulu Avenue. It didn’t appear […]

Kiwanis of Glendale Celebrate Successful Duck Splash

Kiwanis of Glendale Celebrate Successful Duck Splash

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Kiwanis Club of Glendale had a successful – and fun – duck splash and open house on Saturday, May 2. The annual event, the Club’s 21st, was held at Verdugo Park in Glendale. From 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., guests could visit several game and information booths including Forest Lawn, USC […]

IN BRIEF

Community Meeting On Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station, 4554 Briggs Ave., invites community members to attend an informational meeting this afternoon, Thursday, May 7 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. regarding the potential development of a Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program at the local station. The purpose of this meeting is to […]

GEF Hosts Successful Annual Diamonds Gala

GEF Hosts Successful Annual Diamonds Gala

The Glendale Education Foundation (GEF) hosted its successful annual Diamonds Gala on Friday evening, May 1, at Chevy Chase Country Club. The event brought together community and business leaders, educators and supporters for an inspiring evening dedicated to honoring this year’s Diamond Award recipients – exemplary Glendale Unified School District high school alumni – and […]

Family Fun Found at Kids ’n’ Kritters Event

Family Fun Found at Kids ’n’ Kritters Event

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Despite rainy skies, families were undeterred when heading to Montrose for its annual Kids ’n’ Kritters event, a free event presented by the Montrose Shopping Park Assn. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. The event featured animals, both exotic and domestic, various first responders including representatives from the California Highway […]

Return Fraud Scheme Suspects Arrested In Glendale

The Glendale Police Dept. (GPD) has concluded a financial crimes investigation involving an organized retail fraud scheme targeting Nordstrom. The case originated when a Nordstrom employee at the Glendale location identified a suspect attempting to return a counterfeit item in February 2026. On March 10, 2026, an officer assigned to the Downtown Policing Unit was […]

CRIME REPORT

May 2 1200 block of El Vago Street in La Cañada Flintridge, deputies responded to a call concerning a residential burglary. Surveillance footage revealed three suspects. All suspects wore  black hoodies, black ski masks, black pants and gloves. They entered the backyard of the residence from the side of the home. They walked to the […]

Family Fun at Kids & Kritters

Family Fun at Kids & Kritters

The14th Annual Kids & Kritters Day will be celebrated on Sunday, May 3 in the Montrose Shopping Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. By Mary O’KEEFE There will be a lot of things to do – both by kids and “kritters” – at the annual Kids & Kritters Day on Sunday, May 3 in […]