Drivers are using their cellphones less often while driving, 10 years after “hands-free” became the law, but distracted driving remains a serious safety challenge in California. Observing April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the first week in April as California Teen Safe Driving Week, safety advocates will focus on education and enforcement efforts statewide. […]
On Thursday, March 22, Glendale police narcotics detectives initiated surveillance on a suspected prescription pill dealer in the City of Glendale. During surveillance, detectives observed Jofreh Davtian and Boris Mkhitarian engage in a narcotics transaction with an individual who had driven from Orange County to purchase narcotics from Mkhitarian and Davtian. Detectives detained all parties […]
March 23 5500 block of Alta Canyada Road in La Cañada, a man reported while he was in his home he heard his wife yelling. He ran outside and witnessed a suspect, described as a male Hispanic, 30 to 35 years old, 6’1” to 6’2” tall and weighing about 250 lbs., was standing next to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Sunday afternoon Glendale Fire Dept. responded to a call concerning a tree that fell and struck a woman who was walking in the 3900 block of El Lado Drive in the Glenwood Oaks section of Glendale. It was a little after noon when Melissa Walsh and her family returned to her […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Annual Challenge Cup/Baker to Vegas Relay took place over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The relay is a 120-mile race. There are 20 legs that range from a little over six miles to over 10 miles. Law enforcement agencies, both national and international, compete in this friendly contest that treks through […]
On Wednesday, March 28, the Glendale Police Dept. conducted training in the skies surrounding the downtown Glendale area. The Glendale police helicopter was used to transport officers to the helicopter pads located atop some of the city’s tallest buildings. The training allowed officers and pilots to become familiar with this unique style of officer deployment. […]
By Charly SHELTON Rocky Cola Café closed in December 2012. Today the building stands empty and every few months new rumors start circulating about what’s to be done with the property. From proposed new restaurants to changes in business styles, there is no shortage of theories. In fact, there are several empty storefronts in Montrose […]
By Brian CHERNICK At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Glendale City Council narrowly passed a 45-day moratorium on all new residential development projects in the downtown area. Brought forth by Councilmember Ara Najarian, the purpose of the moratorium is to allow staff the time to study and present possible amendments to the city’s downtown specific plan […]
By Julie BUTCHER Local March organizer Carly Gilmore planned and prepared for an estimated 500 participants, but when the March for Our Lives started on Saturday down the Chandler bike path in Burbank, one of an estimated 846 marches worldwide, thousands joined in. There were so many people participating – kids, big and little, teachers, […]
CV Weekly Offices Late Start The office of CV Weekly, 3800 La Crescenta Ave. #101, will open at 11 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, March 30. Hop Down to Foothill For Clean Up Day The 2018 Foothill Community Clean Up Day is scheduled for Saturday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to noon. This volunteer community service […]