After several months of downtime since Hurricane Maria struck the island of Puerto Rico, the Arecibo Observatory Planetary Radar has returned to normal operation, providing the highest-resolution images to date of near-Earth asteroid 3200 Phaethon during its December 2017 close approach to Earth. The radar images, which are subtle at the available resolution, reveal the […]
As the old year winds down, local volunteers prepare for a beautiful entry in the New Year. By Julie BUTCHER Of all the 39 flower-covered floats that will grace Colorado Boulevard on Jan. 1 for the 129th Rose Parade, only six of them are “self-built;” the rest are built by professional float companies. And of […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office has identified a body discovered on Angeles Crest Highway on Dec. 24 as 21-year-old Raylynn Josephine-Deanne Hernandez. Her city of origin was unknown, said Ed Winter, LA Coroner’s spokesman. Los Angeles County Sheriff Dept. Homicide Bureau is continuing the investigation into the stabbing death of Hernandez. […]
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Everywhere you go Now there’s a tree in the Grand Hotel One in the park as well The sturdy kind that doesn’t mind the snow …” “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” Music & Lyrics by Meredith Wilson, 1951 The arrival of Christmas draws […]
Holiday Notes Since the beginning of the Christmas season – that is, right after Thanksgiving – I’ve surrounded myself with Christmas cheer. I’ve tuned my radio to an “all Christmas all the time” station to help me usher in the season of joy and wonder. CV Weekly hosted its annual pre-Christmas parade open house and […]
By Charly SHELTON The Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station and Crescenta Valley Park Annual Toy and Food Drive giveaway was held on Saturday at CV Park to help families in need. About 100 families and nearly 200 kids came down to the park for pictures with Santa, a hot breakfast and gifts of food and toys. […]
Rosemont Preserve Guided Tour with Nancy Steele What’s better than a winter’s day at Rosemont? Join AFC’s Conservation director and AFC co-founder Nancy Steele for some holiday cheer and a short hike at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday, Dec. 23 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Refreshments and hands-on activities will be provided! The Preserve […]
By Julie BUTCHER A Christmas tree was set ablaze by the Glendale Fire Dept. on Wednesday, Dec. 13 to emphasize the potential dangers of the season. In a controlled setting at the Glendale Fire Training Center, firefighters showed what happens when a hot toaster-oven gets too close to a dry tree. Fire Captain/Arson Investigator Jon […]
By Nestor CASTIGLIONE After more than a quarter of a century in law enforcement, the Jewel City’s top cop will be moving on. In a press release that was sent early Friday afternoon to local media, the City of Glendale announced the retirement of Glendale Police (GPD) Chief Robert Castro. His four-year stint as the […]
The pictured female suspect has been involved in several identity theft cases at Glendale and Pasadena stores in 2017. The victims have all been victims of pickpocket wallet thefts from restaurants and cafés in Glendale or Pasadena. The female then uses the victim’s credit card to make fraudulent high-dollar purchases of laptop computers. The female […]