U Matter Luxury Resort – ‘No Activity’ Detected

U Matter Luxury Resort – ‘No Activity’ Detected

By Mary O’KEEFE U Matter Luxury Resort in the 3000 block of Frances Avenue has been a concern for local residents since it proposed to open a few years ago. After many community meetings the concerns focused on the lack of transparency and clarification by those who owned the business. From construction to operations, residents […]

Supervisor Barger Awarded Honorary Doctor of Arts at Woodbury

Supervisor Barger Awarded Honorary Doctor of Arts at Woodbury

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Arts degree from Woodbury University and delivered a keynote address at the university’s  2025 commencement ceremony on May 10. The honor recognized Supervisor Barger’s decades-long career in public service and her steadfast advocacy for mental health services, public safety, veterans and […]

CRIME BLOTTER

May 18 2000 block of Los Amigos Street in La Crescenta, a man reported his vehicle was stolen. He also reported that his credit card had been in the center console of the vehicle when it was stolen. He received notice from his bank that the credit card had been used in the area of […]

Scholarships and CVWD Discussions at CVTC

By Mary O’KEEFE Five seniors received scholarships from the Crescenta Valley Town Council at its monthly meeting on May 15.  Jacob Curtis from Village Christian School, Amaras Elyaspoor from Providence High School and Joseph Choi, Darcey Ireland and Yeseung Cho, all from Crescenta Valley High School, were the recipients.  Kelly King, assistant superintendent, Educational Services, […]

Attempted Arson Suspect Apprehended at Vacant Residence

Attempted Arson Suspect Apprehended at Vacant Residence

On May 8 at approximately 7:56 p.m., Glendale police officers responded to a report of a possible burglary in progress at a vacant property located at 1642 S. Central Ave. The property had previously been red-tagged and deemed unsafe after being destroyed by fire the week prior.  A male subject was seen inside the location. […]

Law Enforcement Conducts Raids at Several Locations

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and law enforcement partners in California and Florida on May 20 arrested 13 alleged members and associates of Armenian organized crime syndicates. Those arrested are charged with a series of crimes in five federal complaints including attempted murder, kidnapping, illegal firearm possession and thefts estimated to be in millions […]

Award Winning Performances Showcase CVHS Dance Team

Award Winning Performances Showcase CVHS Dance Team

By Mikaela STONE It was “brat spring” at Crescenta Valley High School when the CVHS dance team wrapped up its award winning season. Songs from singer-songwriter Charli xcx’s popular album brat were among the many melodies the dance team performed at the CVHS Spring Showcase on May 2. In popular culture, “brat” refers to someone […]

Council Begins Budget Study

By Julie BUTCHER On Thursday, May 8 the Glendale City Council held the first of four budget study sessions, offering an overview of next year’s budget challenges and soliciting input from council members. Study session #2 is set for Tuesday, May 20 and will highlight departmental budgets, vacancies among city staff and the overall budget […]