Car Fire on 210
A car fire on the 210 Freeway at Sunland Boulevard has slowed traffic.
Broken Fire Hydrant in La Canada
Tonight, Monday, Aug. 17, a fire hydrant broke in the La Cañada Town Center sending a large water spout several feet into the air. The hydrant was located between Luna Grill and the parking structure.
School Days Return – in Less Than a Week
Improvements completed and new staff members will greet students. By Mary O’KEEFE The 2026-27 school year begins on Aug. 19 at public schools within the Glendale Unified School District (GUSD). Last week CVW covered traffic and how it will increase on local streets, affecting not just those who have students in school but for general […]
Council Approves Cost Increase for Scholl Canyon Biogas Project
By Julie BUTCHER “Next week, things get real,” said Glendale Mayor Ardy Kassakhian reminding Glendalians at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Glendale City Council that the quiet of summer traffic will come to an end next week as school drop offs begin anew. He added that the council has worked with the local police department […]
Looking – Again – at Developments in the Crescenta Valley Area
By Mary O’KEEFE There are more changes coming to the Crescenta Valley, including far north Glendale. Today, Aug. 13, there is a meeting with members of the Glendale Design Review Board concerning two new projects in the area. A notice of public hearing was distributed to nearby neighbors. A development project is proposed for 2817 […]
WEATHER WATCH <<< TAKING A LOOK OUTSIDE OUR WINDOW
By Mary O’KEEFE My brother called me on Aug. 5 and said, “We have a tornado.” Those words took me back to my younger days in Iowa when August meant tornado season – but it’s been a while since either my brother or I have had to get in tornado mode. My brother lives in […]
FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER <<< ROBIN GOLDSWORTHY
It Sure Is Pretty Have you seen the new crosswalk at Piedmont and La Crescenta avenues? It is very colorful, to say the least. Apparently the new crosswalk is part of the City of Glendale’s La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project. “This intersection features upgraded pedestrian crossings, signalized improvements and newly installed high-visibility decorative crosswalks,” according […]
IN BRIEF
Rosemont Preserve Event On Sunday, Aug. 16 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., an open gate event takes place at the Rosemont Preserve. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera […]
The Public Says Goodbye to Jackie
By Mary O’KEEFE On Monday the sad news was released that Jackie, the bald eagle, had passed away. Since mid-July Jackie had been struggling for life at the Ojai Raptor Center after she was seen being attacked by other eagles in a territorial dispute. However, it was soon discovered that the attack was not her […]
Early Morning Fatal Hit and Run in La Cañada Flintridge
By Mary O’KEEFE On Aug. 8 at about 5:07 a.m., Crescenta Valley Sheriff Station deputies responded to a call of a person down at the 4500 block of Indiana Avenue in La Cañada Flintridge. The call stated there was a woman lying in the middle of the street and a family member was performing CPR. […]