Bakery Owners Vow to Rebuild

By Michael J. ARVIZU It was about 9:30 in the morning on Wednesday, May 21. Deborah Goodale and husband Reno carefully made their way through the charred remains of the Backdoor Bakery and Cafe in Sunland, gutted during an early morning fire on May 11, in order to do inventory. Clouds darkened the sky, and […]

Sunland’s Shelter Overcrowding Discussed

By Michael J. ARVIZU The monthly meeting of the Sunland Tujunga Neighborhood Council on May 14 ended up going to the dogs – and cats. Puppies and kittens from the East Valley Animal Shelter in Van Nuys were brought in by Jan Selder, L.A. Animal Services director of Operations, as part of a series of […]

Amgen Tour Cruises Through La Cañada

Amgen Tour Cruises Through La Cañada

By Aimee YEGHIAYAN BECK On Saturday, Stage 7 of the 9th Annual Amgen Tour of California passed through La Cañada at around 2:30 p.m. before finishing in Pasadena. The eight-stage cycling tour began in Sacramento on May 11, traveled down the coast, ultimately ending in Thousand Oaks on Sunday after covering approximately 710 miles. Stage […]

Plenty to Discover at Outdoor Expo

Plenty to Discover at Outdoor Expo

By Marissa GOULD, intern Summer is almost here – time to enjoy the great outdoors. To prepare patrons, Sport Chalet in La Cañada on Saturday hosted its fifth annual Outdoor Expo on the grass area of Olberz Park next to the store. Over 40 companies took part in the Outdoor Expo showcasing activities enjoyed in […]

Drive Safely this Memorial Weekend

As part of the Avoid the 100 DUI Task Force, the Glendale, Burbank and San Marino police departments will be conducting DUI roving saturation patrols. A DUI/driver’s license checkpoint will also be conducted with Burbank, Pasadena, San Marino, Los Angeles police departments and the California Highway Patrol at an undisclosed location within the Glendale city […]

Voters Encouraged to Turn Out on June 3

By Jason KUROSU Glendale is holding a special election this June in order to fill a vacancy on the Glendale City Council. When former city council member Rafi Manoukian left the council after being elected City of Glendale treasurer in early 2013, a seat was left open. Five candidates are seeking to fill Manoukian’s seat. […]

IN Brief

Rockhaven on CVCA Agenda The status of Rockhaven will be discussed at the Crescenta Valley Community Association meeting tonight, Thursday, May 22. There will also be updates on Twelve Oaks and other issues of importance to the residents of Crescenta Valley. This is an informal community meeting to which all are invited. It will start […]

Beware of Phone Scam

The Glendale Police Department would like to warn residents about a phone scam that has victimized many in our community and surrounding areas. Residents and business owners have received phone calls from individuals identifying themselves as law enforcement, federal agents or city employees informing them they need to purchase a “MoneyPak”, “Reloadit,” or other legitimate […]

UPDATE: Missing Persons Found

UPDATE: Missing Persons Found

            Two individuals that were reported missing in the Glendale area have both been found. A 53-year-old woman with Down Syndrome went missing on Sunday from a group home in the 700 block of West Glenoaks Boulevard. She was found and safely returned to her residence this morning. On Sunday, […]