GUSD to Appeal Sagebrush Decision

By Ani GASPARYAN The Glendale Unified School District voted Monday to appeal the decision for the transfer of  territory over to La Cañada Unified School District. The Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization voted last week to accept a petition that would allow a section of western La Cañada Flintridge, otherwise known the […]

Weather in the Foothills

“The dome of the sky has an extraordinary blue; the color of the sunlight is that of pale sulfur, sweet and enchanting. -A letter written by Vincent Van Gogh to his brother Theo Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings are known for their vibrant colors; contemporary impressionist artists paled in comparison. It seems blue was his favorite, […]

From the Desk of the Publisher

Redemption Down Under   I’m pleased to report that our adventure of climbing Sydney’s Harbour Bridge was successful – we made it up and, most importantly, down from the 450+/- feet (or 134 meters) of the iconic structure. Our climb encompassed outfitting ourselves in a special climbing harness and attaching ourselves via a steel cable […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Oct. 13 4700 block of Briggs Avenue in La Crescenta, two vehicles were vandalized with three tires slashed on one vehicle and two tires slashed on another vehicle. The front window of one vehicle had been damaged as well. The vandalism occurred overnight.   Oct. 11 2000 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada, a […]

GPD Open House, Open Doors

GPD Open House, Open Doors

By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale Police Department hosted their annual Open House on Saturday. There was so much to see that many, especially kids, were running from booth to booth learning everything from how the GPD helicopters patrol the sky to getting sparkly temporary tattoos. Although this was a GPD open house there were several […]

Fire Update:

Crescenta Valley residents are seeing smoke from two brush fires – one in El Sereno and another in Sylmar, dubbed the Saddle Ridge fire. El Sereno Fire, as of 2 p.m.: A brush fire that started in the 2800 block of N. Eastern Ave in El Sereno has burned an estimated 20 acres as of […]

Locks of Love This Sunday in Montrose

This Sunday everyone is invited to Allure Salon in Montrose to support students who will be donating locks of their hair through Locks of Love. Locks of Love is a non-profit that takes donated hair and creates wigs for children who are in need. “Our recipients are financially disadvantaged children, age 21 and under, suffering […]

Saddleridge Brush Fire Update:

Saddleridge Brush Fire Update from Los Angeles City Fire as of 4:22 a.m.: The fire has burned over 4,000 acres, a more accurate assessment will be made after sunrise. The fire is 0% contained. Evacuations include: All of Porter Ranch, north of the 118 freeway from Reseda Boulevard to DeSoto Avenue Oakridge Estates, north of […]

GPD Invites All to Their Open House

The Glendale Police Department Open House kicks off this Saturday morning at 10 a.m.  GPD will have its Breast Cancer Awareness Vehicles on display as well as the new Armored Tactical Vehicle. The police helicopter will be landing between 7:30 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. at the corner of Isabel Street and Broadway Avenue. The public […]