From Christopher Robin’s Conversation with Eeyore: “It’s snowing still,” said Eeyore gloomily. “So it is.” “And freezing.” “Is it?” “Yes,” said Eeyore. “However,” he said, brightening up a little, “we haven’t had an earthquake lately.” ~ A.A. Milne Good news! The snowpack across California is at about 111% of normal for this time of year, […]
Urban Hike in Glendale Join blogger-historian Scott Lowe on an easy two-hour hike through the heart of Downtown Glendale on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will meet at the Chess Park, 227 No. Brand Blvd. at 9 a.m. and make their way to the Alex Theatre. Highlights of the tour […]
By Charly SHELTON Green energy is here to stay and it’s growing. Solar panels and wind farms are not a fad; they’re the most viable step to sustainable energy for the planet. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, “The consumption of biofuels and other non-hydroelectric renewable energy sources more than doubled from 2000 to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Families of first responders are proud of their loved ones every time they respond to a call for help; however, most families take a short breath and say a short prayer as the responder heads out, hoping for his or her safe return. When Charles Rea joined his Montrose Search and Rescue […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Last week hundreds of volunteers drove, and walked, across Los Angeles County to count the homeless population. Each year Los Angeles volunteers, law enforcement and homeless services administrators participate in the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count. The purpose is to gather data that will be used to better serve the homeless population. […]
The U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development has awarded nearly $2,378,978 million for 2018 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for FY 2019-2020 renewal projects to the Glendale Continuum of Care (CoC). These funds continue the support for ongoing permanent supportive housing, rental assistance, rapid re-housing program, and coordinated entry program (CES) and HMIS programs. […]
At the Jan. 29 Special Board Meeting, the Glendale Unified School District board of education took action by a vote of 3-2 to release Superintendent Dr. Winfred B. Roberson Jr. from his existing contract without cause, effective immediately, pursuant to contract paragraph 11(c). Dr. Kelly King will act as interim superintendent while the board of […]
By Julian MITCHELL Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger of the LA County board of supervisors was on hand on Thursday night to swear in the Crescenta Valley Town Council members and its slate of officers – a slate that showed no changes. Continuing in their roles are Harry Leon as the council president, vice president […]
By Julian MITCHELL The CV Town Council held an open forum on Wednesday, Jan. 16 regarding the possible installation of a new 5G AT&T “small cell” antenna. The council has been collecting opinions from citizens to be included in its recommendation of the proposal to the Los Angeles County Dept. of Regional Planning Commission. Most […]
Jan. 21 400 block of Encinas Drive in La Cañada, while inside her home a woman received a text alert from Amazon that a package containing clothing had been left at her front porch. As she opened the front door to retrieve the package she saw the suspect, described as a male Hispanic wearing a […]