The Glendale Police Dept. is investigating a case involving a suspect who was arrested for negligent discharge of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance. On July 24 at 6:48 a.m., the GPD Communications Bureau received a call regarding a male wearing a safety vest who had fired one round from a handgun in […]
By Julie BUTCHER On Tuesday night the Glendale City Council voted unanimously to adopt a significantly modified plan for retooling the Grayson Power Plant using a mix of clean and renewable energy along with the much scaled-back utilizing of natural gas. Last year, Glendale Water and Power (GWP) proposed to rebuild the 80-year-old plant’s geothermal […]
This nationwide event provides an opportunity for law enforcement, first responders and the community to mix and mingle. By Mary O’KEEFE Home surveillance is a growing industry. According to a report by research firm Strategy Analytics, consumer spending for home security cameras is estimated to grow from $7.0 billion in 2018 to $9.7 billion by […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Though not much is new to report regarding empty storefronts in the Montrose Shopping Park, there are some updates to share. The future of Gus & Andy’s Montrose Grill is much the same as reported in prior articles. The former Rocky Cola restaurant location at 2201 Honolulu Ave. has been empty since […]
Music Lovers Summer is a great time to be a music lover. Beginning the weekend of Memorial Day, Memorial Park in La Cañada Flintridge launches its annual Music in the Park Summer Concert Series. These free concerts are held at the park every Sunday night at 6 p.m. (except for Memorial Day) through Labor […]
“Seems it never rains in Southern California…” ~Albert Hammond Anyone who was around last winter knows that the song got it wrong: It does indeed rain in Southern California. Southern California’s monsoon and thunderstorm season unofficially began Monday/Tuesday of this week. Just the day before, remnants of June Gloom lingered on. Sometime in the still […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The middle of summer doesn’t usually bring out the most robust audience for Crescenta Valley Town Council meetings, and the one on July 18 in the community room of the La Crescenta Library was no different. Nonetheless, those in attendance were updated on issues regarding LA County. Representatives from LA County Public […]
New Scam Hits Locals Local residents should be aware of a new scam hitting the area. A person will call a resident claiming to be from the justice system and accuse the resident of not appearing for jury duty. The caller will claim that a fine is due and bail can be arranged then suggests […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police are continuing their investigation into a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of the Zone laser tag fun center in the 800 block of Glendale Avenue on Saturday night around 10 p.m. “One victim was [struck] by gunfire,” confirmed Sgt. Zeigler of the Glendale Police Dept. The male adult […]
In the July 18 issue, we asked our readers to send us their memories of where they were when Apollo 11 landed on the moon. Here are a couple of their stories: On the day of the lunar landing I was working at the Pacific Telephone Los Angeles Television Operating Center (LATOC) on the 12th […]