Weather in the Foothills

“It ain’t going to rain no more, no more, it ain’t gonna rain no more.” ~ Original words, composer unknown Is it going to rain more during the 2017-18 Rain Season? Typically in Southern California the season’s first rain showers fall in October and November. Although sporadic and light to start off, by December the […]

From the Desk of the Publisher

A Night of Celebration and Encouragement   I feel very fortunate to live in a place that I love. And I’m not alone. On Thursday night, I attended the annual Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce community awards dinner. Held at the Oakmont Country Club, the evening focused on the many nationwide companies that began in […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Jan. 27 1800 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada, a member of a church at the location reported finding the metal door jam at the building had been broken and cabinet drawers in the church’s office were open and ransacked. He continued to walk through the church and noticed several other cabinets opened and […]

Reward Increased for Information on Elaine Park

By Mary O’KEEFE There was a gathering of friends and family of Elaine Park on Sunday at the area in Malibu where her abandoned vehicle was found a year ago. Jayden Brant of Origin Investigations, who has been investigating Park’s disappearance, announced a reward of $140,000 for information leading to the whereabouts of Park. An […]

CVWD Work May Delay Traffic

Crescenta Valley Water District is installing a new nitrate removal treatment plant at the Ordunio reservoir site located at the corner of Honolulu Avenue and Lowell Avenue. This project is funded by a state Dept. of Water Resources, Proposition 84 grant. Part of the project includes installation of a new sewer lateral near the intersection […]

Caltrans Work on the 210 Continues

The California Dept. of Transportation (Caltrans) will close portions of the Foothill Freeway (I-210) as part of a pavement rehabilitation project through Feb. 3. Residents and local businesses located near the freeway may experience noise, vibrations and dust associated with construction activities. The following schedule will be in effect, weather permitting, and is subject to […]

Glendale Public Art Master Plan Process Nears Completion

Last year, the City of Glendale Arts & Culture Commission and Glendale City Council selected the consulting team Community Arts Resources (CARS) and Barbara Goldstein & Associates to develop a strategic, comprehensive Public Art Master Plan that will articulate a vision for public art in Glendale for the next five to 10 years. The city-wide […]

Council Votes to Amend ADU Ordinance

By Brian CHERNICK Glendale residents filled city hall on Tuesday to voice their opinions on the city’s proposed amendment to an ordinance permitting accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. Councilmembers voted 4-1 to amend the ordinance – increasing size, allowing conversions and limiting subleasing – which had been laid out last year after a law was […]

Public’s Help Requested by GPD

Glendale Police Dept. detectives are requesting the public’s assistance in locating additional victims relating to an indecent exposure investigation. In August 2017, Glendale detectives began investigating a series of indecent exposure cases involving a male described as Asian, Filipino or Hispanic driving a black sedan. The suspect would park and contact females while they were […]

Felony DUI Hit and Run Driver Arrested

On Jan. 27 at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers responded to Brand Boulevard and Maple Street regarding a hit and run traffic collision involving pedestrians. The investigation revealed a 2011 black Camaro struck a vehicle at Brand Boulevard and Harvard Street. The driver of the Camaro fled the scene with the victim trailing behind him. A […]