In Brief

Rockhaven on CVCA Agenda The Crescenta Valley Community Association will meet tonight, Thursday, Oct. 22 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library Community Room. The public is invited discuss Rockhaven and what would be appropriate at the site. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Sharon Weisman at sharon@jetcafe.org […]

A Charter For GUSD?

By Charly SHELTON Tuesday night was the Glendale Unified School District’s monthly board of education meeting and topics have switched a bit. While the last few meetings have centered on the Glendale Teachers Association and the contract negotiations for teachers in the district, this issue seems to be making headway. “I would like to begin […]

The Footsteps of Voyager

A documentary that covers the amazing missions of Voyagers I and 2 will be screened at the Beckman Auditorium at the California Institute of Technology on Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. “The Footsteps of Voyager” is a rare glimpse into life at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory as it laid the foundation for planetary exploration. The […]

Red Ribbon Re-branded

Red Ribbon Re-branded

By Jason KUROSU Wednesday marked the kickoff and launch of the International Red Ribbon Movement, a re-branding of the 30-year Red Ribbon campaign to prevent substance abuse in youths. The CV Alliance hosted the launch Wednesday morning, Oct. 14 at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, though that was only the California kickoff event, as speakers from […]

Love Ride 32

Love Ride 32

By Charly SHELTON Over 14,000 guests and bikers helped raise more than $1 million for the Wounded Warriors Project at last Sunday’s Love Ride 32. This was the final year of the famous charity motorcycle ride and, despite the rain, it was greeted by huge crowds, lots of excitement and celebrity endorsements. Grand Marshall Jay […]

Weather in the Foothills

“I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.”~ Vincent Van Gogh The sunset – a “sun dog,” clouds and misty rains – were placed perfectly in view of the deep- blue Pacific Ocean. Last Saturday afternoon we headed up the coast to celebrate our anniversary and graciously […]

City Council Looks at Landfill Expansion

By Jason KUROSU The Glendale City Council held its latest “workboot” meeting at the Glendale Fire Regional Training Center, overlooking the Scholl Canyon Landfill that is being considered for expansion. As part of Glendale’s series of on-the-ground council sessions, city council members learned the ins and outs of the landfill’s daily operation and of potential […]

From The Desk of the Publisher

Loving the Ride As I’ve grown older I have learned to stop and smell the roses – literally and figuratively. For example, when walking through our local neighborhoods, one might wonder what the heck I’m staring at as I peer skyward. Often it’s how blue the sky looks or cloud formations – nothing earth-shattering (as […]

Coyote Activity on the Rise

Coyote Activity on the Rise

Officials across Southern California have seen an increase in coyote activity in residential areas and public parks. Coyotes live throughout the region and are often seen year round. Normally, coyotes pose no threat to humans and keep their distance. But if they have access to food and garbage, they lose their fear of humans and […]

Accident Leaves Two in Critical Condition

By Mary O’KEEFE At 3:38 Wednesday afternoon, Glendale Police Dept. received a call of an overturned van, according to Tahnee Lightfoot, spokeswoman for GPD. When they arrived on the scene they realized there was another silver compact vehicle crushed between a utility pole and the van. The driver of the van was traveling southbound on […]