From the Desk of the Publisher

Finding Inspiration I know in my heart that man is good. That what is right will always eventually triumph. And there’s purpose and worth to each and every life. ~ Ronald Reagan I hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful. We had 13 for dinner making for a full house and I was thankful for the all […]

BREAKING: Critical Missing Person

BREAKING: Critical Missing Person

   The family of Arshalouise Muradian and the Glendale Police Department are asking the public’s assistance in locating 71 year old Ms. Muradian, a Glendale resident. Arshalouise Muradian was last seen on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at approximately 2:00 p.m. in the 2500 block of East Chevy Chase. Ms. Muradian has not been seen or […]

Gatto Steps Out of Senate Race

Gatto Steps Out of Senate Race

                Assemblymember Mike Gatto announced today that he won’t be running for the State Senate in 2016. He cited in a statement that “campaigning at this time would not be in my family’s best interest” as the primary reason for not running. He elaborated by stating that being […]

Two Sought in Montrose Jewelry Store Grand Theft

On Nov. 5  at 11:15 a.m., the two unknown male suspects entered the Mardo K Fine Jewelry store at 2269 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. The males verbally identified themselves as “Rene” and “Juan” and communicated in Spanish. While being shown jewelry, suspect Rene reached into an open jewelry drawer and grabbed earrings valued at $3,939, placing […]

Community Invited to New La Crescenta Christmas Tradition

By Mary O’KEEFE is the season for tree lighting ceremonies. The Americana had its ceremony, the Montrose Shopping Park will have its on White Friday, Nov. 27 and although there are many trees in La Crescenta there has never been an official tree to light – that is, until now. On Dec. 4, the sycamore […]

In Brief

Glendale Freeway (Sr-2) Ramp Closure The California Dept. of Transportation (Caltrans) will close one lane on the northbound Glendale Freeway (SR-2) off-ramp at Foothill Boulevard today Thursday, Nov. 26 from 5 a.m. to noon for the Thanksgiving Day Run and Food Drive. Signs will be posted for motorists’ convenience. Expect delays along the event route […]

Goldsworthy, Hensley Recognized for MSR Efforts

By Mary O’KEEFE They are all around us, those individuals who go to their 9-to-5 job, living a relatively normal life. You will see them at the grocery store, school plays, football games and around town. They live like most us … until the pager goes off. Then they hike miles into a canyon during […]

The Changing Landscape of Downtown Glendale

The Changing Landscape of Downtown Glendale

By Jason KUROSU New residential developments in downtown Glendale are being occupied at a fairly high rate according to city officials, though concerns remain over the city’s recent development mantra for the downtown area, as well as recent construction’s effect on city traffic. Data from Glendale’s Dept. of Economic Development indicates that residential developments completed […]

CVWD Holds First of Three Public Workshops

By Jason KUROSU The Crescenta Valley Water District has brought on a financial consulting firm to establish a financial plan that could lead to a restructuring of customer water rates as early as next summer. CVWD held the first of three public workshops on Nov. 18, introducing their partnering with Raftelis Financial Consultants, who will […]

Shoppers: Beware of Wallet, Virtually and Physically

By Mary O’KEEFE As Black/White Friday ushers in the holiday shopping season and shoppers prepare to find that perfect gift, there is another group of individuals that is also excited about the consumer kick-off. There are people who will take advantage of this shopping season, said Glendale Police Dept.’s Sgt. Dan Suttles. While identity theft […]