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Amazing People I had the opportunity to attend the most recent strategic partners’ meeting of CV Alliance. The morning meeting was held at the USC Verdugo Hills Hospital with a hot breakfast provided by Montrose Church. The room was packed with incredible people representing dynamic organizations. All shared common goals: combating substance abuse, particularly among […]

Luxury Dine-in Movie Experience at MGN Five Star Cinema

Luxury Dine-in Movie Experience at MGN Five Star Cinema

Building on the trend of recreating and transforming key business pockets in Glendale that began with the Americana, Bloomingdale’s and the newly renovated Galleria, MGN Five Star Cinema replaced the long standing Mann 10 Theater complex on Maryland Avenue in August 2013. It has become one of Glendale’s biggest attractions, bringing the experience of luxury […]

TAG Programs Aid Students

By Jason KUROSU With summer drawing near, some graduating seniors  have chosen  to move forward with their education via the community college route. That generally means Glendale Community College or Pasadena City College for local graduates. Admissions are currently open for both schools. Glendale Community College’s deadline for fall 2014 priority registration is Friday, June […]

Lifelong Lessons Taught at Camp Rosie

By Isiah REYES Camp Rosie, a camp designed specifically to educate girls and young women ages 12 to 18 on how to make personal, educational, financial and career choices for long term self-sufficiency, is now accepting applications. Attendance is free for all who sign up. The Camp is funded by the Commission on the Status […]

Home Invasion Robberies Spur Security Measures

By Mary O’KEEFE Two home invasion robberies that occurred last week, one in La Crescenta and the other in La Cañada Flintridge, have law enforcement officials reminding residents to lock their doors and if they see something, say something. The first robbery occurred on Wednesday, June 4 at about 10:30 p.m. in the 2900 block […]

Council Approves Plan to Incentivize Employees for Early Retirement

By Ted AYALA Glendale City Councilmember Ara Najarian urged council on Tuesday night to consider adopting a resolution that would support the state’s push for tighter regulations on the fast-growing rideshare industries. Rideshare apps, such as for Uber and Lyft, allow customers to hail a ride from a swipe on their smartphones. Often proving to […]

CRIME BLOTTER

June 7 Eastbound Foothill (210) Freeway onramp at La Crescenta Avenue in La Crescenta, a 44-year-old Baldwin Park man was arrested on suspicion of a controlled substance, possibly methamphetamine, at 5 p.m. June 6 2200 block of Florencita Avenue in Montrose, someone vandalized a vehicle with some type of chemical that could possibly be paint […]

How to Move Ahead – Go to School

How to Move Ahead – Go to School

By Michael J. ARVIZU What is student Olga Alvarado’s advice for anyone looking to get ahead? Simply, “Set your mind to it.” The 61-year-old Montrose resident recently completed a course of study at Glendale Community College’s Continuing Education-Garfield Campus in Glendale. As a long time secretary for the La Cañada Valley Sun newspaper in La […]

Accident on the 210 Slows Traffic

Traffic is slowed on the Foothill (210) freeway near the Wheatland Avenue exit after a big rig accident. The truck lost control and is in the center divider. “About 100,000 gallons of fuel is on the roadway,” said California Highway Patrol Officer Kimball. The No. one and No. two lanes in both directions are closed. […]