By Bethany BROWN On Oct. 26, the Glendale Unified School District Board of Education held its first Student Voice Panel (SVP) of the 2021 academic year. Student representatives from all five high schools in the district were present to provide feedback to board members on a variety of topics. SVP meetings happen twice within the […]
Glendale Library, Arts & Culture (GLAC) is starting an initiative to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake in the city by recruiting and training community members to become “vaccine influencers” who have the tools to effectively build vaccine confidence with friends and family. GLAC will train vaccine influencers on evidence-based communication strategies, how to handle misinformation, and the basics […]
In the Glendale City Council story in the Oct. 28 issue “Rockhaven Plans to Move Forward,” the following quote should have been attributed to Ara Nagarian: “I’m not for an RFP. We tried that four times and failed. Retail? Boutique hotel? Failed. Let’s get going on this and [instead] be thoughtful, sensitive, and cost-conscious.”
By Bethany BROWN All Hallows’ Eve has arrived and Crescenta Valley has plenty of fun, socially distanced events planned for the community. While classic trick-or-treating was canceled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s set to return this year – though caution is advised. The CDC recommends wearing masks while going from door to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Verdugo Wash Visioning project was the topic of a neighborhood meeting held on Saturday morning in the Sycamore Woods area of Glendale. Residents had many concerns – several that had been voiced at an earlier meeting in Whiting Woods. Each seemed to carry equal weight. The stated goal of the Verdugo […]
By Bethany BROWN “Donna the Dead,” a play on words from the 2004 film “Dawn of the Dead,” can be found in a different location each day through the month of October. Todd Franklin, identified as Donna’s keeper, has been a resident of Briggs Terrace for over 20 years and said he has always installed […]
By Julie BUTCHER “Our priority should be to bring the jewel that is Rockhaven back into public view and enjoyment,” Glendale Mayor Paula Devine said before the Glendale City Council on Tuesday. The council then voted to take steps to restore and reopen the historic property and to accept an $8 million state grant facilitated […]
The ‘High Holy Season’ Arrives For lovers of Halloween, the month of October is noted as a “high holy season.” From all things pumpkin (think pumpkin spice lattes, muffins and more) to delectable candy ready to hand out, there is no escaping the fall fun that surrounds Halloween. Since Halloween falls on Sunday this year, […]
“It’s not a bad lesson to learn in the bleaker months; how you view a storm is a question of perspective – provided you find the right rock to watch it from, it could be the most incredible thing you’ll ever witness.” ~ Dan Stevens, English actor, “Downton Abbey” Right on schedule the rain began […]
CVCA Meeting Tonight The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting tonight, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting will include discussion on local issues as well as an opportunity for foothill area residents to bring their own concerns. Contact the CVCA at crescentavalleycommunityassn@gmail.com with questions and for Zoom meeting information. All are […]