Weather in the Foothills

“The clear light that belongs to October was making the landscape radiant.” ~ Florence Bone, “The Morning of To Day,” 1907   Beyond the radiant landscape, October’s clear light makes for blue skies unlike any other seen throughout the year. Come evening, the splendor continues as colors beyond earthly comprehension reach into the sky blending […]

IN Brief

Free Screening Of “RBG” Documentary at GCC Glendale Community College Social Sciences Division is presenting a free screening of the documentary “RBG” on Thursday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium. “RBG” is a documentary exploring the life and career of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. It is directed by Julie Cohen […]

Emergency Alert Planned

This morning (Oct. 3), FEMA and the FCC are conducting a nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) and Emergency Alert System (EAS). The WEA portion starts at 11:18 a.m. PDT. The EAS portion follows at 11:20 a.m. PDT. https://tinyurl.com/y95pt89m

Caltrans Work Continues

The California Dept. of Transportation (Caltrans) will close lanes, on/off ramps and connectors on the Foothill Freeway (I-210), as part of a pavement rehabilitation project. Residents and local businesses located near the freeway may experience noise, vibrations and dust associated with construction activities. Water trucks will be used to minimize dust during working hours, and […]

GPD’s Life Saving Efforts

By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police responded to what they at first thought was a vehicle used in an assault and ended up saving a man’s life. On Thursday, Sept. 20 at about 2:30 p.m., GPD received a call concerning a vehicle that had hit several other vehicles in the 500 block of Glendale Avenue. “At […]

Montrose Oktoberfest: 41 Years and Growing Strong

Montrose Oktoberfest: 41 Years and Growing Strong

A community favorite event for decades, this year’s Oktoberfest promises some exciting changes. By Mary O’KEEFE For 41 years Oktoberfest has been celebrated in Montrose. Attendees to this year’s event, on Saturday, Oct. 6 from noon to 10 p.m., will find some changes, including a VIP-type beer garden, a kids’ area and even yoga. “This […]

Questions Answered About Median Project

Questions Answered About Median Project

By Mary O’KEEFE The construction of medians along Foothill Boulevard within the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County-La Crescenta – and the accompanying traffic – continue to raise the ire of and confuse local residents. Many have turned to social media for answers and some have made phone calls to CVW. For many people, including […]

Suspect Arrested in Residential Burglary Case

On July 8, a resident in the 1900 block of Glencoe Way returned home to discover his front door open and one of his suitcases in the front of the house. He walked through his home and found several rooms had been ransacked and jewelry and other items had been stolen. Glendale police investigated and […]