April 5 Angeles Crest Highway in Angeles National Forest, a driver parked his vehicle and went for a hike. When he returned he found the driver’s side passenger window was shattered and several items were stolen between 4:22 pm. and 7:20 p.m. Angeles Crest Highway in Angeles National Forest, a driver parked her vehicle and […]
The City of Glendale provided an update to the La Crescenta Avenue project. During the construction period, intermittent lane closures and traffic delays are expected on the following streets: Location and Dates La Crescenta Avenue between North Verdugo Road and Las Palmas Avenue: Northbound travel lanes may be closed intermittently between April 14 and April […]
People waited in a very long line at the Montrose Trader Joe’s on Tuesday for a chance to purchase recently released mini tote bags in spring pastel colors. The mini totes have become very popular across the country as lines outside Trader Joe’s are recorded in the hundreds throughout the nation. The mini totes each […]
By Mikaela STONE Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Prom Plus moves forward with a new board and an exciting vision. Thirty years ago, Prom Plus was formed to give high school seniors a safe place to go after prom. The genesis of the organization was the death of Crescenta Valley High School senior […]
By Julie BUTCHER In a surprise move, Glendale City Councilmember Ardy Kassakhian issued a public statement indicating that while he is next in line to be selected mayor according to the operative city ordinance he would not be seeking the office. “I am making this announcement publicly so as to eliminate the perceptions of backroom […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) has recently acquired about 33 acres in the Verdugo Mountains/Mountain Oaks property. “Public acquisition of the historic 33-acre Mountain Oaks property at the eastern end of the Verdugo Mountains has been a multi-decade effort. It is a unique small lot subdivision resort dating back to […]
Where’s the Limit? Sometimes I don’t think anyone reads this column and then I’m surprised when out of the blue someone comments on something I’ve written. For example, I was loading up my car after grocery shopping and I heard someone call, “Excuse me!” It took me a minute to realize that it was me […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Like many people I follow the news – maybe more than most due to my job so I read several newspapers every day and try to keep up on what is happening not just in our nation but around the world. That has never been easy but with “breaking news” happening on […]
Arbor Day Celebration Canceled Glendale Beautiful has canceled its Arbor Day ceremony at Casa Adobe de San Rafael on April 23; however, the organization is still accepting tree donations. For donation and other information, visit www.glendalebeautiful.org/arbor-day. ROE Form Deadline Extended Those LA Country residents impacted by the Eaton Fire have until April 15 to submit […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Some near St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church, located at the northeast corner of Rosemont Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, may have heard the chimes ring every Friday for 10 minutes beginning at 7 p.m. The bells are rung for peace and justice and as a reminder for people to stop and […]