By Brian CHERNICK Glendale celebrated the long-awaited grand reopening of downtown’s Central Library on May 1 with a day of festivities after nearly two years of construction. Attendees were treated to tours of the library and programs showcasing the new and improved facilities and spaces built for community members to learn, create and reflect. […]
The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Dept./Crescenta Valley Station deputies are seeking the public’s help with information concerning an incident of road rage seen in the photos at right. On March 8 at about 6 p.m. two men may have witnessed a road rage incident that escalated to an assault with a deadly weapon on Angeles […]
May 7 3400 block of Markridge Road in La Crescenta/Glendale, the Glendale police are investigating a report concerning vandalism at the Deukmejian Wilderness Park. Swastikas were etched into the community bulletin board. Anyone with information is asked to contact GPD at (818) 548-4911. May 5 300 block of Baptiste Way in La Cañada, glasses, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Galileo was the first to observe Saturn with a telescope in 1610 and was confused by it. Saturn, from a telescope, looks flat and there were, of course, those amazing rings. It was not until 1659 that Christian Huygens inferred the geometry of the rings and for centuries Saturn appeared to be […]
Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day The community is invited to the Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day on Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. to help protect the natural habitat at Rosemont Preserve. Volunteers will be tending to native plants, removing invasive plants and doing some light trail maintenance. Wear sturdy shoes, comfortable clothes and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Prom Plus Taste of Montrose was held on Sunday, made possible by the complete generosity of local restaurants. Prom Plus began over 20 years ago after a Crescenta Valley High School student was murdered while she slept at an unsupervised after-prom party. CVHS seniors had rented rooms in an Anaheim hotel. […]
By Brian CHERNICK Tuesday’s Glendale City Council meeting began with a proclamation designating May as Historic Preservation Month. Mayor Vartan Gharpetian delivered the proclamation stressing the importance of honoring and maintaining the tangible heritage of Glendale. The Glendale Historic Society executive director Sean Bersell thanked the mayor and council members for their continued commitment to […]
By Charly SHELTON It has been 20 years since the Glendale Police Dept. has experienced a death in the line of duty. In May 1997, Investigator Charles Lazzaretto was killed on the job and his name inscribed on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. Each year, the names of fallen officers […]
The story behind the popular holiday. By Charly SHELTON We all know Mother’s Day – the second Sunday in May that always follows that iPhone alert you set to remind yourself to order flowers a week in advance so they’ll be delivered in time. It’s a day to make mom breakfast in bed, do the […]
Videos courtesy Sgt. Robert William, Glendale Police Dept.