‘Walktober’ Supported by Council

By Julie BUTCHER The Glendale City Council opened its regular meeting Tuesday night announcing support of “Walktober,” encouraging kids to walk to school on Oct. 2, International Walk-to-School Day, and throughout October, highlighting the benefits of walking: exercise, social engagement and neighborhood familiarity. Mayor Ara Najarian reported to the council that he had attended the […]

Historic Decision Regarding Sagebrush Territory Transfer

Historic Decision Regarding Sagebrush Territory Transfer

By Julie BUTCHER On a vote of 6 to 3, the Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization voted on Wednesday to approve a petition to transfer the schools in the Sagebrush area of La Cañada Flintridge from the Glendale Unified School District (GUSD) to the La Cañada Unified School District (LCUSD), paving the […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Sept. 28 4300 block of Beulah Drive in La Cañada, a dash camera and personal information were stolen from a locked vehicle overnight.   Sept. 27 4600 block of Encinas Drive in La Cañada, a wallet was stolen from an unlocked vehicle between 1 p.m. and 3:40 p.m.   Sept. 26 2300 block of Florencita […]

The Human Toll of the Lack of Honolulu Manor Elevators

By Mary O’KEEFE The residents of Honolulu Manor Senior Apartments are waiting for Oct. 30 when the building’s owner returns to court in Glendale to update Judge Beverly Bourne on the progress on repairs of the building’s two elevators. It has been about a year since one of the elevators broke down in the apartment […]

Glendale Man Arrested for Attempted Murder

On Sept.12, Glendale Police Dept. detectives arrested 32-year-old Richard Smallets for arson. On Sept. 12 at approximately 1:22 a.m., Glendale officers responded to Harvard and Brand to assist the Glendale Fire Dept. with a small fire on the sidewalk. Investigation revealed a homeless man was sleeping under cardboard boxes when he was awakened by the […]

Hearing All Kinds of Birds as Students Walk to School

By Mary O’KEEFE Walk to School Day is an international event that focuses on students, and parents, to take time to walk to school instead of rushing to deliver students in vehicles. It is centered on creating better health for the student as well as being good for the environment. Walk to School Day on […]

Possible Development of La Crescenta Motel Property Brings Out Stakeholders

By Julie BUTCHER A packed crowd gathered at the La Crescenta Library for Thursday night’s meeting of the Crescenta Valley Community Association (CVCA). Most came to hear an update on plans to develop what is now the La Crescenta Motel at Briggs Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. Many of the attendees voiced opposition to the prospective […]

Arrest Made in Monument Vandalism

On Sept. 27, the Glendale Police Burglary Unit arrested a woman believed to be responsible for the vandalism of the Korean Comfort Women Monument located in Glendale’s Central Park. The monument had been vandalized several times in the past few months, the latest was on Sept. 26. The suspect, 65-year-old Jackie Rita Williams, has been […]

GEF to Honor Two with Educational Excellence Awards

The Glendale Educational Foundation (GEF) is presenting the 15th Annual State of the Schools Breakfast to showcase the accomplishments of the Glendale Unified School District (GUSD). The breakfast will be held today, Oct. 3, at the Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 N. Verdugo Road, at 7 a.m. Educational Excellence Awards will be presented to the Glendale […]

Chamber Hosts Annual 5K

By Mary O’KEEFE Students and adults from Crescenta Valley spent Saturday morning Running Under the Oaks, a 5K that supports local events and a scholarship program. The annual 5K run is sponsored by the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce and the funds raised go to local schools and the Chamber’s scholarship program, among other interests. […]