Correction
In the April 29 news story “Council Vetoes Funding for CV Fireworks,” it was stated in error that ticket sales typically bring in between $4,000-$5,000; typically between 4,000 and 5,000 tickets are sold to the annual event.
Crime blotter
May 1 Montrose Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard in Montrose, a man was riding his Vespa scooter westbound on Montrose Avenue and stopped at a red light at the Montrose and Ocean View intersection. The man noticed a male [suspect] in a white Toyota Highlander looking at him. For some reason the suspect began making […]
Big Change to the Gang Unit
By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón recently announced a “reorganization” of the division previously known as the Hard Core Gang Division. The new title is the Community Violence Reduction Division and takes a community approach of fighting gang violence. “This unit will address violence and will look at partnering with the […]
City Council Doesn’t Extinguish CV Fireworks
Reaction has been swift and far-reaching to the Glendale City Council meeting of April 27 and its lack of additional support for the CV fireworks display. Crescenta Valley Fireworks Assn. is determined to bring back the annual display and feels it can move forward with having a modified CV fireworks event that will be open […]
Indoor Arcades and Indoor Playgrounds to Reopen with Safety Measures; Hour Restrictions Removed for Bars, Breweries and Wineries
The Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 21 new deaths and 405 new cases of COVID-19. Of the 21 new deaths reported today, seven people that passed away were over the age of 80, six people who died were between the ages of 65 and 79, five people who died […]
LA County Street Sweeping Service Advisory
Beginning Saturday, May 1 Los Angeles County will update street sweeping schedules to provide sweeping services on residential streets twice a month in unincorporated LA County communities. Major streets will continue to be swept once a week. Street sweeping services help ensure clean and safe streets, and reduce debris ending up in storm drain systems […]
Visiting The Dairy
While retaining much of its original roots, The Dairy offers the traditional and the unique. By Mary O’KEEFE There is no denying Californians have a simpatico relationship with their automobiles. Even though the pandemic may have allowed some to park their cars a little longer than usual on public streets, anyone who has been on […]
Council Vetoes Funding for CV Fireworks
By Julie BUTCHER The Glendale City Council at its Tuesday meeting heard but ultimately rejected a request to help fund the Crescenta Valley 2021 fireworks show. Local civic leader and CV Fireworks Committee member Steve Pierce called in to the council meeting to explain plans for this year and to answer questions. The school district […]
In brief
Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday morning, May 1. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to […]
‘It’s a Lot Better in Person’
By Mary O’KEEFE It was the turn this week of Glendale Unified School District’s secondary school students to return to in-person learning. As middle and high school students got ready for their first day back some were nervous, some excited and all were curious as to how this new normal would look. At Rosemont Middle […]