Correction
In the Sept. 23 article, “Election Protocols Questioned at CVTC Meeting,” the photo misidentified one of the councilmembers as Sophal Ear. The photo actually included Daniel Kim.
GPD Reports
Five Arrests Made for Vehicle Theft/Carjacking On Sept. 4 at about 10 p.m., a Glendale police officer initiated a traffic stop for expired registration near the intersection of Altura and Lowell avenues. The vehicle appeared to be pulling over, but then quickly accelerated initiating a pursuit. The vehicle attempted to make a turn but collided […]
Governor Signs Portantino’s SB 381, Gets Caltrans Out of Housing in South Pasadena
As a follow-up to his negotiation to end the threat of the 710 Freeway and enact protections for non-profits operating in the 710 corridor, Senator Anthony J. Portantino worked closely with the City of South Pasadena to accelerate the transition of Caltrans owned homes out of the state’s hands. The collaboration led to the drafting of […]
CA Housing Bills: 48 Hours After Recall, Newsom Risks Alienating Middle-Class Voters … Once Again
By Justin HAGER Less than 48 hours after surviving a recall that was spurred by complaints that he is out of touch with struggling lower- and middle-class Californians, Gov. Gavin Newsom used two swift strokes of his pen to sign SB 9 and SB 10 and potentially alienate middle-class homeowners by all but eliminating local […]
Cops Look to Curb Speeding
By Mary O’KEEFE Traffic has always been a problem in Southern California including in the Crescenta Valley and the City of Glendale. Street racing and reckless driving have become issues that have residents worried about the roadways. “We have had more reckless [driving] than racing on our streets,” said Sgt. Ben Bateman, Glendale Police Dept. […]
Verdugo Wash Vision Remains Muddy
By Mary O’KEEFE The Verdugo Wash Vision continues to raise concerns and cause confusion for residents of the area, especially those whose homes are directly affected by the wash. Many are worried about safety and what they will have to do if this path is approved. A survey was created as part of the city’s […]
Memorial Service for Dr. Ronald S. Wu
A service of remembrance for Ronald S. Wu, M.D. will be held on Sunday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. at the Vallejo Drive Seventh-day Adventist Church, 300 Vallejo Drive in Glendale. Dr. Wu passed away in his home on Sept. 8, 2020 following a long, heroic battle against lung cancer. He is interred at Forest […]
Fires to the North Darken Local Skies
The skies above the Crescenta Valley have been darkened by drifting winds from the Windy Fire and the KNP Complex Fire near the Sequoia area. The winds are drifting into the Southern California area. “Currently the smoke is high and not a lot on the surface,” said Bradley Whitaker of South Coast AQMD. South Coast […]
Election Protocols Questioned at CVTC Meeting
By Justin HAGER Following a calm and professional presentation and public comment period at the monthly meeting of the Crescenta Valley Town Council, in which numerous community members offered comments and questions on the issue of street improvements and bulb-outs on La Crescenta Avenue, the meeting turned to the issue of the makeup of the […]
Car Show Brings Fun-Fueled Day to Verdugo Park
By Bethany BROWN The Rotary Club of Glendale-Noon will host its 4th Annual Cars for Cops & Kids car show on Sunday, Sept. 26 at Verdugo Park, 1621 Cañada Blvd. in Glendale. Hundreds of classic, exotic and hot rod cars will make their way onto the grass to find their place under the cool shade […]