All Welcome at Annual Mutt Strut

The annual Mutt Strut invites all runners, walkers (and their dogs) – sighted and not – to a morning of fun and friendship at CV Park. By Mary O’KEEFE For many the decision to take an early morning run is simple – the only real problem could be just finding the energy to get out […]

Community Improvements on MSPA Agenda

Community Improvements on MSPA Agenda

By Nicole MOORE On Thursday, the Montrose Shopping Park Association held its monthly meeting. MPSA president Andre Ordubegian began the two-hour session with gracious words to his fellow board members. “I want to give a special thanks to MSPA for turning this organization and town around [during] these past five years,” said Ordubegian. “I really […]

Opinions Offered at Final Sagebrush Forum

Opinions Offered at Final Sagebrush Forum

By Charly SHELTON Nov. 2 saw the final Sagebrush forum to discuss a possible territory transfer with the public at-large. Held in Crescenta Valley High School’s MacDonald Auditorium, the forum brought the Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization, a committee of the Los Angeles County Office of Education, to the public and heard […]

AT&T Brings ‘It Can Wait’

By Charly SHELTON According to a new survey by AT&T this year, 70% of drivers confess to using their smartphones while driving. Not just texting, but emailing, using social media, taking pictures and more. Even a momentary check of the phone can pull a driver’s awareness from the road, putting their life and the lives […]

From the Desk of the Publisher

Shaping Rockhaven’s Future The Glendale City Council is pondering seven proposals brought before it regarding the future of Rockhaven. (For a detailed overview of the proposals, visit the Nov. 3 issue and read Mary O’Keefe’s story on page 3 and Sharon Weisman’s CVCA column on page 10. If you’re unfamiliar with the issue, I invite […]

GPD Museum Planned

GPD Museum Planned

By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale Police Foundation recently held a kick-off ceremony for its Glendale Police Museum Project. “The Foundation endorsed the concept of the museum a long time ago,” said Larry Miller, co-chair of the museum project and member of GPF. “We are hopeful it will open in the spring of 2017.” When the […]

CVHS Bands Need Your Help

CVHS Bands Need Your Help

By Mary O’KEEFE The award-winning Crescenta Valley High School band needs the community’s help after some of its equipment was accidently thrown out. “We had recently purchased new ‘drum heads’ for our drumline of the marching band for this year’s competition season. We are in the middle of competition season right now. A custodian accidently […]

Approval Given for Funding Allocation

By Brian CHERNICK During Tuesday’s meeting the Glendale City Council agreed to adopt the Housing Authority’s recommendations for prioritizing and allocating federal entitlement funds from the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) into social services, community improvements and homelessness services. Of the approximate $2,700,000 expected to be received $1,640,099 is to be allocated to […]

Weather in the Foothills

“The sun, the moon and the stars would have disappeared long ago … had they happened to be within the reach of predatory human hands.” ~ Havelock Ellis, “The Dance of Life,” 1923 November weather can be unpredictable; while bits of summer hang on, winter tries to get established. There’s no denying these days have […]

Covered California – It’s Time to Sign Up/Renew

By Mary O’KEEFE Love it or hate it the Affordable Care Act is the healthcare the United States has presently, though that is expected to change with the election of Donald Trump as President and both Houses in Republican hands. “Repeal and Replace” was stated by President-elect Trump at several of his rallies concerning the […]