GPD Reports

Gang Member Arrested for Possession of Ghost Gun / Female Arrested for Narcotics On July 22 just after 1:30 a.m., a Glendale police officer on patrol observed a vehicle traveling northbound on Brand Boulevard at a high rate of speed. The officer conducted a traffic stop and contacted the driver, later identified as 31-year-old Tigran Tsaturyan […]

LA County Updates Its COVID Numbers: July 23

3,058 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County and 7 New Deaths The Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health (Public Health) confirms 3,058 new cases of COVID-19, marking the third day in a row with more than 2,500 cases reported in a day. Over the last four days more than 10,000 cases […]

Drought and the 2021 Fire Season

By Mary O’KEEFE By all accounts this is the worst fire season Southern California and the Pacific Northwest have faced in recent history. California has been in a drought for years and that, in addition to other climate change issues, has made this fire season even more dangerous. Dannon Dirgo is a hydrologic technician with […]

Neighbors Meet at National Night Out

Neighbors Meet at National Night Out

The annual event brings together safety personnel and neighbors. By Mary O’KEEFE Last year several communities canceled National Night Out (NNO) events due to COVID-19 restrictions. This year Burbank and La Crescenta have canceled/postponed their events as well; however, Glendale communities are sponsoring several events on Aug. 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The […]

Council Discusses Race to Zero

By Julie BUTCHER On Tuesday night at a relatively short, business-like meeting of the Glendale City Council, Glendale joined 733 other cities (along with 3,061 businesses, 31 regions, 173 investors, and 624 universities) in pledging global action in the United Nations’ Race to Zero campaign. City Sustainability Officer David Jones reported back to the Council […]

Mask Mandate Reinstated as Delta Variant Spreads

Mask Mandate Reinstated as Delta Variant Spreads

By Justin HAGER Los Angeles County’s mask mandate was reinstated on Sunday, just 32 days after Southern Californians celebrated their newfound freedom and declining COVID hospitalization rates. Both Pasadena and Long Beach, which function separately from LA County Health, have indicated that they will align their policies with the rest of the County and issue […]

Uniting People Through Butterflies

Uniting People Through Butterflies

  By Maya PORCELLI The courtyard at Twelve Oaks Senior Living is a serene place. The summer sunlight passes through the oak trees and there’s a patio to enjoy the view of the mountains. This is the birthplace of resident Joseph Shelton’s most recent play, “The Journey of Monarch and His Friends.” The production stars […]

GPD Reports

Arrests for Reckless Driving and Street Racing – Vehicles Impounded The Glendale Police Dept. has a zero-tolerance policy regarding reckless driving and illegal street racing. Those arrested for such offenses will have their vehicles impounded. The list below depicts those who have been arrested for reckless driving and participating in an illegal speed contest (racing) over […]

John Eldred to Leave CVHS

By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley High School students will be missing yet another familiar face when they start the 2021-22 school year. Assistant Principal John Eldred will be leaving CVHS to take a principal position at South Pasadena High School. “We are thrilled to announce that John Eldred will be the new leader of South […]

In brief

CVCA Meeting Tonight The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting tonight, July 22, 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 welcome.   […]