GPD Arrest Suspect Tied to Several LA Area Residential Burglaries

On Jan. 16, Glendale Police Dept. detectives arrested a suspect believed to be responsible for multiple recent residential burglaries in Glendale. The 22-year-old man was taken into custody during a search warrant at his residence in the City of Los Angeles. In a coordinated multi-agency effort, detectives from the Beverly Hills Police Dept. simultaneously served search […]

CRIME REPORTS

Jan. 26 500 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, a phone store reported a theft. When deputies arrived an informant pointed out a male Hispanic wearing a black hoodie and black sweatpants as the person who stole an iWatch from the store.  The deputy detained the juvenile at 1:40 p.m.; after an investigation […]

Concerns Swirl Over Grant and Loan Freeze

By Mary O’KEEFE Monday night and all day Tuesday was a bit stressful for those who receive government grants and loans, including schools, veterans organizations, small businesses and non-profits, after a White House memo, dated Jan. 27, 2025, ordered a “temporary pause of agency grant, loan and other financial assistance programs.”  Organizations throughout the nation […]

More Fire Recovery Resources

By Mary O’KEEFE District attorneys of Orange, Riverside, Santa Barbara and San Bernardino counties sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom asking him to extend an emergency declaration related to the Palisades and Eaton fires so unscrupulous people can be prosecuted who are seizing on these tragedies as an opportunity to profit through price gouging.  […]

Trio to Perform for GNC

Trio to Perform for GNC

On Feb. 5, the Glendale Noon Concerts will feature violinists Samuel Fischer and Sakura Tsai and pianist Jennie Jung performing works for violin duo by Jessie Montgomery, Dimitri Shostakovich and Pablo de Sarasate.  The free admission Glendale Noon Concerts meet from 12:10 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. in the sanctuary of Glendale City Church, 610 E. […]

Rain Expected Over the Weekend

By Mary O’KEEFE “We are looking for rain as early as Saturday afternoon and lasting to Monday,” said Ryan Kattell of NOAA. He added the rains will not be consistent during those three days but on and off. About an inch is expected overall. “The period of the most concern [for the fire areas] is […]

In brief

CVCA to Meet Tonight The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its first meeting of the year tonight, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. This will be a live, in-person meeting in the La Crescenta library community room. Just prior to the CVCA meeting, the Crescenta Highlands Neighborhood Association will hold its annual meeting at 6:30 […]

No Matter the Skill Set – All Students of Music are Welcomed at VYMA

No Matter the Skill Set – All Students of Music are Welcomed at VYMA

VYMA fosters a love of music in its diverse student population. By Mikaela STONE What happens when an orchestra combines a nurturing, non-competitive environment with one-on-one coaching by talented industry professionals? The Verdugo Young Musicians Association (VYMA) worked the last 24 years endeavoring to provide this. The results are devoted staff, volunteers and students who […]

Gratitude Extended at Council Meeting

By Julie BUTCHER “I want to thank the residents, businesses and staff of the city for their unwavering cooperation and unity during the emergency,” Mayor Elen Asatryan said at the beginning of Tuesday night’s meeting of the Glendale City Council. “Every single staff member, from leadership to our first responders, the collaboration among departments and […]

New DA Takes Tough Stand on Criminal Behavior

New DA Takes Tough Stand on Criminal Behavior

By Mary O’KEEFE At a press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 15, newly-elected Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman began speaking by praising firefighters, law enforcement and residents who had cooperated by evacuating the area of the fires. He then turned attention to those who would, and have, come into the fire areas to commit crimes […]