By Nicole MOORE On Sept. 20, Lincoln Elementary SOn Sept. 20, Lincoln Elementary School’s kindergarten and first grade students ventured to the Glendale Fire Station 28 to attend a reading of “Red the Fire Truck: A Story of Friendship” with the book’s author Debi Devens. Devens, who has previously written for various blogs and newspapers, […]
Recognizing The Finest Pancake breakfasts, wine tastings, holiday boutiques – there are many fine opportunities for supporting local nonprofits. For example, the CVTC pancake breakfast was Sept. 16; Rosemont Middle School is hosting its own on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the school (which includes performances by the school’s various musical […]
“Thy fate is the common fate of all; Into each life some rain must fall.” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Fate and rainfall have commonalities. They, for the most part, remain unknown until they are upon us. At about this time every year, we begin to wonder about the weather for the approaching winter. The […]
By Mary O’KEEFE At the end of the business day on Friday, Glendale City Manager Scott Ochoa informed city employees that he was considering a position in another city that he had been offered, said Tom Lorenz, spokesman for the City of Glendale. “I am a finalist for a city manager position in another city. […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The Crescenta Valley Town Council passed a motion at its Sept. 21 meeting to recommend to LA County an 80% signature threshold for residents who wish to either add or take away lights on their streets. The motion passed 5-2. The results of a survey circulated by the County to La Crescenta […]
By Brian CHERNICK At the Sept. 19 meeting of the Glendale City Council, the council heard several pieces of news ranging from new water supplies to city investments and the city treasurer’s annual review. Glendale Water and Power recommended the city consider supporting the California WaterFix initiative that aims to modernize California’s water system and […]
By Julie BUTCHER As part of an ongoing effort to secure permanent lights and field seating for Crescenta Valley High School, representatives of the area’s Chambers of Commerce and other civic organizations showed up to the GUSD board meeting’s “Measure S prioritization study session” on Tuesday to continue to make the case for the improvements […]
By Julie BUTCHER A local neighborhood was blanketed in smoke then rocked after a trash truck caught fire then its tires exploded on Monday morning. The incident occurred in the 3100 block of Montrose Avenue around 9:45 a.m. According to Dan Bell, spokesman for the City of Glendale, the City of Glendale trash truck driver […]
By Mary O’KEEFE First it was Hurricane Harvey that slammed into Texas. Reports showed not only heavy wind damage but also the flooding that followed and the clean-up efforts. Then came reports of Hurricane Irma that included descriptions of complete devastation in Sint Maartin as the strong storm pummeled the 33.5 square mile island. Photos […]
The California Dept. of Transportation (Caltrans) will close portions of the Foothill Freeway (I-210) as part of a pavement rehabilitation project. The following schedule will be in effect, weather permitting, and is subject to change: Through Saturday, Sept. 23 Eastbound I-210 • 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. – Up to three lanes between Lowell Avenue […]