On Nov. 6 at approximately 5:30 a.m., a sergeant assigned to Glendale PD’s Patrol Bureau observed a vehicle travelling near the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Pioneer Drive fail to stop for a red traffic signal. The sergeant initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, 22-year-old Dayana Portillo-Rodriguez of Covina, and the three passengers […]
By Bethany BROWN Montrose Search and Rescue held team tryouts on Saturday, Nov. 13 at Deukmejian Wilderness Park. Applicants were tested on their physical ability to complete a timed two-mile hike with a 1,500 feet elevation gain along the Crescenta View Trail. Event organizer, MSR member and assistant director of LA County Sheriff’s Dept. Mike […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Veterans Day was recognized throughout the area with long-awaited live events in La Crescenta, Montrose and Burbank. Two Strike Park saw veterans from American Legion Post 288 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1614 hold their traditional Veterans Day ceremony that included the presentation of colors by Crescenta Valley High School JROTC, […]
After the death of their son, a boy’s parents create a foundation to help others. By Mary O’KEEFE The inaugural fundraiser for the Chace Taylor Malone Impact Foundation LA will be on Thursday, Nov. 18 at the Scholl Canyon Golf Course. Because this is the first fundraiser for the foundation for many it will be […]
The City of Glendale has made available the Public Review Draft 2021-29 Housing Element. Updating the Housing Element involved a detailed analysis of existing conditions, a review of existing City plans and programs, and the inclusion of new policies and programs to comply with current state housing law. The community’s input regarding housing issues and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE There are over 500 known active faults in California, according to Dr. Steve Bohlen, California state geologist. This science is based on over four decades of earthquake monitoring and research done by the California Geological Survey and other agencies. But it’s not just known faults that can pose a risk. “We know […]
“It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.” ~ Howard Ruff Had a call from my sis in Pismo Beach on Tuesday. Keep in mind it was a warm and mostly cloudless day here. “How’d you like the rain?” she inquired. “Rain? … No rain here,” I replied. “We had a good half inch of […]
Gearing Up for the Holidays Although Labor Day, to me, signals the end of summer, it’s Halloween that signals the beginning of the holiday season. In this week’s newspaper, in our Between Friends section, you’ll find the winning entries from this year’s Fun & Frights in the Foothills, the self-guided tour that was presented by […]