Council Accepts Millions for Bridge

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, […]

CRIME BLOTTER

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 […]

From the Desk of the Publisher

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 […]

Teen Struck in Crosswalk, Driver Charged With Felony DUI

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 […]

Weather in the Foothills

“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 […]

A Party Benefitting Hearts and Minds

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 […]

Celebrating Historic Anniversary at Iconic Location

Celebrating Historic Anniversary at Iconic Location

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 […]

In Brief

Back To School Night Crescenta Valley High School back to school night is tonight, Thursday night, Aug. 29. Come out for the Prom Plus BBQ starting at 4:45 p.m. in the quad. Band and dance programs will perform. The official kick-off will occur at 5:45 p.m. with AFJROTC presenting colors and Charismatics singing the national […]

Water Rates on the Rise for CVWD Customers

By Mary O’KEEFE On Tuesday the Crescenta Valley Water District board of directors voted to approve Resolutions 746 and 745 with a 4-to-1 vote. This means CVWD customers will be seeing a rate hike starting Sept. 1. According to CVWD, a water bill for a typical resident with a 3/4-inch meter using 17 units of […]

Bill Would Help GCC with Financial Loss

On Wednesday, SB 568, authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino passed the Senate Education Committee and is headed to the senate floor for final action. SB 568 would help Glendale Community College offset revenue losses associated with closing on April 24. April 24 is the day the worldwide Armenian community commemorates the Armenian Genocide.  […]