Two Arrested In Organized Retail Crime Ring

The Glendale Police Dept. arrested two suspects involved in an organized retail theft ring. In February 2019, GPD Downtown Policing Unit conducted an investigation relating to a shoplifting case at The Americana at Brand. As a result of the extensive investigation, officers identified Carlos Rivera of Los Angeles and Monica Paredes of Van Nuys as […]

A Titanic Move

By Julie BUTCHER “It’s truly the American Dream,” said Glendale Councilmember Paula Devine at the announcement that the locally-based company ServiceTitan would be headquartered in 125,000 square feet on five floors in the building at 800 N. Brand Blvd. Devine joined dozens of supporters, the Glendale City Council and many representatives from the City, family […]

Women on the Force

By Mary O’KEEFE The term “policewoman,” for those of a certain age, may bring to mind Sgt. Suzanne “Pepper” Anderson, portrayed by Angie Dickinson, arresting bad guys. Or maybe even an earlier Anne Francis as Honey West, the private detective chasing down bad guys in the most stylish of outfits. Those were the television versions […]

City Works to Redesign Its Own Process

By Mary O’KEEFE Anyone who has tried to build or remodel their house in the City of Glendale knows it is anything but easy. Few know this as well as Jodi Deranja who experienced the trials and tribulations of remodeling her Glendale residence. Glendale has a design review board that, according to the city website, […]

Locals Found at LA Marathon

Locals Found at LA Marathon

By Leonard COUTIN and Robin GOLDSWORTHY   On Sunday, the streets of Los Angeles were filled with some of the world’s most renowned and elite runners. The LA Marathon, celebrating its 34th year, began at historic Dodger Stadium and ended 26.2 miles later at the Santa Monica Pier. This year’s marathon saw a variety of […]

Two Arrested In Organized Retail Crime Ring

Two Arrested In Organized Retail Crime Ring

The Glendale Police Dept. arrested two suspects involved in an organized retail theft ring. In February 2019, GPD Downtown Policing Unit conducted an investigation relating to a shoplifting case at The Americana at Brand. As a result of the extensive investigation, officers identified Carlos Rivera of Los Angeles and Monica Paredes of Van Nuys as […]

Damaged Water Line Temporarily Closes La Crescenta Street

Damaged Water Line Temporarily Closes La Crescenta Street

By Mary O’KEEFE A water service leak at a house in the 2500 block of Whittier Drive temporarily closed the street to traffic. A section of the street near the home is now open to single lane vehicular traffic. Water will be shut off  to just the one house affected by the leak. According to […]

Red, White and Pink

Red, White and Pink

Rosés are springing up – along with chardonnay, cabernet and more – at the Spring Wine Walk hosted by the MSPA. By Charly SHELTON Spring is in the air and hors d’oeuvres, wine and the chance to know Montrose and its merchants have arrived. It’s all part of the Spring Wine Walk. “We have 29 […]

Friedman Tackles Nationwide Scams at Town Hall

Friedman Tackles Nationwide Scams at Town Hall

By Mary O’KEEFE “Nationally in 2018, 16.7 million people in the U.S. alone were victims of identity fraud,” said Assemblymember Laura Friedman. “Thirty percent of U.S. consumers were a part of the data breach of companies in 2018.” Friedman presented these statistics during a Scam Stopper Town Hall meeting last week held at the community […]

Local Library Plans Temporary Closure

The County of Los Angeles is closing the La Cañada Flintridge Library, 4545 N. Oakwood Drive, for maintenance beginning April 1. The last day of service will be Saturday, March 30. All books, even those in the storage shed, will be stored and shelves removed and new carpet and ceiling tiles installed. Closure will last […]