Council Appoints New Fire Chief

Council Appoints New Fire Chief

  By Charly SHELTON At the Glendale City Council meeting Tuesday night, the council officially inducted Greg Fish as the new fire chief. Fish, who has been serving as interim chief since April, said the official appointment did not come as a surprise. “When Chief Scoggins left, that was a surprise,” said Fish. “That definitely […]

From the Desk of the Publisher

Happy New Year! Yes, I know it’s September – Sept. 3 specifically. If you look at the front page of this edition you’ll see that it reads, Vol. VII, No. 1. This issue begins our seventh year of publication. It was six years ago that with the help of many I launched the Crescenta Valley […]

It’s Not Just About the Climb

It’s Not Just About the Climb

By Mary O’KEEFE There are those who open their hearts to others … who never think twice about giving of themselves. They are the wonderful warmhearted people who make all the difference in our lives. ~ Gilda Radner When people are told they have cancer there are many things that can go through their minds. […]

Weather in the Foothills

“I spent years traveling around the world searching for the best place to live. I looked for beauty and climate advantages in every country on the globe. And when I returned I found it right here where I had started from – in the Crescenta-Cañada Valley.” ~ Seymour Thomas, local artist, 1890s   Always be […]

IN Brief

Glendale Issues RFP The Glendale Economic Development Corporation is seeking an experienced firm, adept in business attraction plan development, and a track record of successful experience working with the technology industry to develop a strategic plan and chart a course to further cultivate Glendale’s technology industries. Firms experienced in tech attraction initiatives, technology cluster development […]

Proposed Developments Discussed at CVCA Meeting

Proposed Developments Discussed at CVCA Meeting

  By Jason KUROSU A study to determine whether a sound wall can be constructed along the 210 freeway in La Crescenta could be in the works, according to city officials. Fred Zohrehvand of Glendale’s Community Development Dept. said that a sound wall project “has been on our radar for many years” for the area […]

Settlement Eludes GUSD and GTA Negotiations

Settlement Eludes GUSD and GTA Negotiations

By Jason KUROSU The Glendale Unified School District and the district’s teachers’ union have yet to reach a settlement on raising teacher salaries, after the two parties met on Wednesday for negotiations. GUSD teachers who sought a resolution to salary negotiations with the district attended the Tuesday night board of education  meeting en masse, standing […]

Incident Shakes Things Up

By Charly SHELTON On Monday, a 2.9 earthquake occurred just outside Compton. The epicenter was about a mile southwest of Compton proper and about eight miles below the surface. The shaking was felt in the surrounding areas, with an intensity reported as weak to light. Social media was abuzz with people saying they were awoken […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Aug. 27 3000 block of Community Avenue in La Crescenta, mudguards were stolen from a vehicle overnight. 2900 block of Hawkridge Road in La Crescenta, an iPad, silver tableware, flatware and several pieces of jewelry were stolen and every room in the home was ransacked.  The point of entry for the burglary appeared to be […]

GUSD Parents to Board: Save Our Summers

By Mary O’KEEFE The group of parents who took a petition of over 1,000 names to the Glendale Unified School District on Aug. 18 to share their concerns about the early start date for the school year have created a website and Facebook page. The website and Facebook page will keep parents informed of the […]