The Good, the Bad and The Ugly Let’s start with The Bad. A local resident started a Facebook site specifically for the La Crescenta area. It was started with the hopes that it would serve as a “friendly, community ‘virtual neighborhood watch.’ We hoped it would alert neighbors to any threats, provide information on upcoming […]
“Tis evening, and the round red sun sinks slowly in the west, The flowers fold their petals up, the birds fly to their nest …” – G.T. Lanigan, c.1883 “Dogs wait hopefully at the door, thinking a walk would be the best.” – Sue Kilpatrick Last weekend, in the midst of rain showers, our […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It began at about 2:45 p.m. on Saturday when three suspects entered Bhindi Jewelers in the Glendale Galleria and attempted a smash-and-grab robbery. It was then that a security guard hired by Bhindi surprised the suspects and fired two shots. The shots startled many in the mall who immediately assumed there was […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Two recent community meetings highlighted how law enforcement was working with other agencies and the community to help combat burglaries and other crimes in the area. The first meeting took place on Feb. 28 and was held at the La Crescenta Library. It was led by members of the Crescenta Valley Town […]
EDIT: Number of suspects in custody updated from three to one. An attempted robbery occurred today Saturday at Bhindi Jewelers in the Glendale Galleria at approximately 2:47 p.m. The suspects attempted a “smash and grab” type robbery according to Sgt. Dan Suttles, Glendale Police Dept. A security guard surprised the suspects and fired one […]
A La Cañada High School student was arrested on Tuesday by LASD for making criminal threats against the high school. Sgt. Chu, LASD-CV Station, confirmed that the arrest was made and there was enough concern to take the student into custody.
The MSPA is preparing for its Spring Wine Walk that showcases the fine establishments in Montrose – and what they’re pouring. By Charly SHELTON It’s that time of year again – time for wine, hors d’oeuvres and shopping in the local businesses in Montrose. That’s right, it’s time for the Montrose Spring Wine Walk, coming […]
By Brian CHERNICK Glendale Water & Power released to the public late last week the final environmental impact (EIR) report for the pending Grayson Repowering project. The project has received substantial pushback from community members prompting the city to complete a thorough response to the over 1,200 written and voiced public comments regarding the city’s […]
By Brian CHERNICK A proposed “Right To Lease” ordinance that would require landlords to provide all prospective tenants with a one-year lease along with a possible “Year 2 Option,” which would provide tenants with a forecast into the following year’s rental cost, lost steam during Tuesday night’s Glendale City Council meeting. Currently, Glendale allows landlords […]
By Nicole MOORE Vartan Gharpetian, mayor of Glendale, addressed the board of directors of the Montrose Shopping Park Assn. at its March 5 meeting. The mayor listened as board members expressed their concerns about the Montrose Bakery property, which has been vacant for the last two years. The current property owner had plans to renovate […]