A car drove onto the sidewalk in the 2200 block nearly missing unsuspecting afternoon diners. By Mary O’KEEFE “So lucky no one was hurt.” That phrase could be heard by witnesses and police as they looked at the twisted stanchions, tossed tables and chairs and downed street lamp in front of Zeke’s Smokehouse. On Monday […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A patrol unit conducts a routine traffic stop. Suddenly the driver jumps out and begins to fire his weapon toward the police, who return fire. “Partner, are you hit?” asks an officer. “Yes,” comes the answer. The gunman runs into a parking structure and out of sight. The uninjured officer pulls his […]
By Jason KUROSU The group behind the proposal for an Armenian American Museum in Glendale held a community forum Tuesday night, discussing their vision for a cultural and educational center that some residents believe does not suit the neighboring community and will compound local traffic problems. Residents packed the pews of the Bethany Bible Presbyterian […]
Jan. 10 4900 block of Vicwood Avenue in La Crescenta, several pool sticks and cases along with other personal items were stolen from a locked vehicle overnight. Jan. 9 1300 block of Salisbury Road in La Cañada Flintridge, a vehicle windshield was smashed overnight. Jan. 8 Foothill Boulevard and La Cañada Crest Drive in La […]
By Charly SHELTON The first wave of El Niño is over and it hit the Crescenta Valley hard. With more rain on the way, flooding and water control is not only an issue for the homeowners of the area but also businesses. This was one of the issues raised in last week’s monthly Montrose Shopping […]
Glendale police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects who entered the Ilori store at the Americana in the 200 block of Americana Way in Glendale and stole several pairs of glasses. The theft occurred on Dec. 29 at 6:30 p.m. The male suspect immediately selected a pair of glasses and placed […]
An electrical engineer from Glendale has been convicted of 32 counts of violating the Economic Espionage Act for stealing trade secrets belonging to his former employer – a Pasadena-based aircraft avionics company – and distributing the proprietary material to three competitors. Derek Wai Hung Tam Sing, 44, was found guilty by United States District Judge […]
By Charly SHELTON The Glendale Unified School District school calendar has been an issue for many residents of the Crescenta Valley and Glendale. The current school year started in early August, and next year’s schedule is already set to begin Aug. 8, 2016. The GUSD board voted to keep the dates for next year as […]
By Jason KUROSU The Glendale City Council maintained the city’s ban on medical marijuana dispensaries Tuesday, ensuring that Glendale controls how medical marijuana is regulated or whether it is banned outright before a newly-signed law would transfer regulatory authority to the state. Cities and counties across California have taken similar actions after the Medical Marijuana […]
In honor of Armenian Christmas on Jan. 6, His Eminence Archbishop Mardirossian visited Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital to bless the newborns. He also held a traditional Blessing of the Water.