GUSD Board Recognition Night Awards the Best

GUSD Board Recognition Night Awards the Best

By Julian MITCHELL The Glendale Unified School District Board of Education met for its antepenultimate meeting of the 2018-19 academic school year. The meeting was the annual awards recognition meeting with no additional agenda items. After the conclusion of a search for a new superintendent last week, the relaxed meeting was a welcome change of […]

In Brief

GWP Tailgate 2019 The City of Glendale – Water & Power is hosting its annual Tailgate event on Saturday, June 1. The community is invited to come to the Perkins & Parcher Plazas, 141 N. Glendale Ave. between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to learn about the programs offered by the GWP. There will be […]

Brakes Put on Electric Scooter Pilot Program

Brakes Put on Electric Scooter Pilot Program

By Julie BUTCHER For now, 31-year Glendale resident Tony Passarella is celebrating the cancellation of a city-backed program to allow electric scooters on the streets of Glendale – not even as part of a test program. “I don’t see a need,” Passarella addressed the Glendale City Council on this issue for the 14th time on […]

The Search Ends: GUSD Announces New Superintendent

By Jake BOWMAN On Tuesday night, the Glendale Unified School District Board of Education unanimously approved a contract to affirm Dr. Vivian Ekchian as the next GUSD superintendent of schools, effective July 1. Ekchian currently serves as deputy superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District. According to a press release issued by the GUSD, […]

CRIME BLOTTER

May 19 3100 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta, a video surveillance showed two suspects, described as black adult males, both in their 20s. The first suspect was bald and wore an orange hooded sweatshirt, black pants with a white stripe down the pant leg and green shoes. The second suspect was described as […]

Celebrating Those Who Served

Celebrating Those Who Served

  “Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.”              ~ Anonymous By Mary O’KEEFE This Monday, May 27, the United States pays tribute to those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice […]

‘Welcome to Glendale’ Sign Smashed

By Mary O’KEEFE A driver collided with the “Welcome to Glendale” sign at Pennsylvania Avenue and Foothill Boulevard at about 9 a.m. on Friday, May 17. The vehicle flipped over on impact. The driver reported no injuries. The collision is still under investigation by the Glendale Police Dept. Glendale City officials are still evaluating what […]

New Captain at Crescenta Valley Station

By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station has a new captain. It was announced Wednesday that Lt. Todd Deeds will fill the position of captain at the station. The position was previously held by former Captain Chris Blasnek, who was recently promoted to commander and was transferred to the South Patrol Division. Blasnek served as […]

Interview with Mayor Ara Najarian

»Part II By Mary O’KEEFE Part two of CVW’s interview with Glendale Mayor Ara Najarian covers several issues facing the city including the building permit process, wildfire threats and relationships with Glendale Unified School District and the Crescenta Valley. The building permit process in the City of Glendale has been, historically, a topic of concern […]