By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police responded to a carjacking today, Friday, Aug. 30 at 7:45 a.m. at Verdugo Road and Paloma Avenue in the Sparr Heights area. There were no weapons seen but the suspect, described as a male Hispanic in his 30s, simulated a gun when he took the victim’s vehicle. The victim […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale Police Community Advisory Panel met on Saturday to learn how police respond to situations, how they are trained and how misconceptions affect the department. The Advisory Panel has been a part of the GPD for several years; however, in 2012, the committee was put on hold. But when Carl Povilaitis […]
The Colorado Fire stirs memories of the Station Fire of 10 years ago and reminds residents of just how deadly wildfires can be. By Mary O’KEEFE On Sunday the all-too-familiar smell of smoke from a wildfire filled the air. It was about 4 p.m. when the Los Angeles Fire Dept. responded to a brush fire […]
By Julie BUTCHER This week the Glendale City Council accepted an $18.5 million grant from the State of California for a bridge over the Los Angeles River as part of the ongoing Riverwalk project. According to design documents, Phase 3, “otherwise known as the Glendale-Los Angeles Garden River Bridge Project, includes the planning, development, design, […]
Aug 26 3700 block of Chevy Chase Drive in La Cañada, deputies responded to a home regarding the activation of a burglary alarm. When they arrived they found a backyard gate open and a jewelry box on the ground with a bracelet lying next to it. After an investigation deputies discovered the rear bedroom window […]
Basking in the Afterglow It’s been three weeks since the announcement of The Finest winners for 2019 and the distribution of our annual The Finest magazine. Three weeks ago we hosted a fabulous party for the winners in the courtyard and fellowship hall of St. Luke’s of the Mountains. As it was also nearing the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Friday, Aug. 23, at 7:53 p.m. Glendale police officers responded to a call regarding a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian, a 13-year-old boy [at first reported as a 12-year-old], was crossing Verdugo Road, 2801 Verdugo Road, in a marked crosswalk when a vehicle, described as a […]
“The summer days are fading, as they must. From endless hours to short and fleeting light their wild and unchained days depart…” ~ Shannon Georgia Schaubroeck, The End of Summer The length of daylight is slowly changing. Simply put, it is getting dark at an earlier time. Or, not to mince words, I detest dark […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale Central Park was the site of a party on Saturday that was good for one’s heart and mind. “We have free healthy food and healthy cooking demonstrations,” said Kristine Kelly, senior communications director, American Heart Association. The event was a Wellbeing Block Party and was Glendale’s first as part of the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley’s 135th anniversary celebration will be held at St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church on Sept. 21. The church has a rich history in the Crescenta Valley and its selection as the place to hold the anniversary celebration was obvious. Although the event is sponsored by Los Angeles County […]