“Don’t knock the weather; nine-tenths of the people couldn’t start a conversation if it didn’t change once in a while.” ~ Frank McKinney Hubbard, 1868-1930, American journalist, humorist and cartoonist The words “summer” and “hot,” based on where you live, are synonymous. Merriam (and Webster, too) give the meaning “…suggesting a particular quality…” It’s doubtful […]
Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday morning, July 31. 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 capture the morning light […]
By Justin HAGER State Senator Anthony Portantino delivered big last week for Southern California’s trademark film and television industry after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 144, legislation by Portantino that authorizes a $330 million expansion of California’s film and television tax incentive program. It’s the largest expansion of the 12-year-old program since 2014, when […]
July 25 Big Tujunga Canyon Road/Trail Canyon in Angeles National Forest, the back passenger side window was smashed and several items were stolen from a vehicle between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. July 22 600 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, a woman allegedly removed the magnetic security tags off of handbags […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Jan. 24, 2011, Lang Patrick Martinez walked into the former Orchard Hardware Supply [3100 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta] and stole several items. He got into his vehicle and drove away. A California Highway Patrol unit attempted to stop Martinez’s vehicle but he did not pull over and a chase ensued. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]