“Wake up, wake up!” –Thumper to Bambi as spring arrives. Last Saturday in our neighborhood was quite a day for man and beast (wild and domesticated) alike. Ordinarily weekend living in the foothills is quiet, a time to catch up on shopping, gardening or perhaps even relaxing. Although still technically winter, the weather had jumped […]
A local woman found three Chihuahuas wandering loose in Deukmejian Wilderness Park on Tuesday evening. Donna Libra was able to rescue two of the dogs, but the other one was obviously scared and couldn’t be coaxed to come to her. She said that she is planning to take the dogs to a vet to see […]
By Joyce LEE With National Women’s History Month being celebrated this month, the need for complete equality for women is being brought to light through many activist groups, such as Glendale’s Commission on the Status of Women. The commission serves to advocate for policies that support women and girls by hosting educational activities and events […]
By Mary O’KEEFE What started out as a passion for cars has turned into a gathering of hundreds of car enthusiasts for a local realtor. Sandy Kobeissi said her husband’s passions are real estate and cars, which is easy to see when you enter the Kobeissi Property office in La Cañada Flintridge. The first thing […]
Los Angeles Police Dept. officers are searching the Albertsons, 6240 Foothill Blvd. in Tujunga after a call from employees concerning a “suspicious noise,” according to Sgt. Miller, LAPD. The store has been evacuated and officers are searching inside and outside, including the roof. At present an LAPD helicopter is circling the store and parking lot. […]
Today, Rep. Adam Schiff and 195 House and Senate colleagues sent a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to sign an executive order banning contractors from receiving federal contracts unless they have a policy prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Such a step, which could be implemented without Congressional action, would […]
Power was restored by midnight to GWP customers in far north Glendale affected by the overnight power outage. Crews are continuing to investigate the cause of the outage. UPDATED 10:15 p.m.An estimated 5,000 GWP customers, including far north Glendale west of Lowell and north and south of Foothill Boulevard as well as the Montrose […]
A bill by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) to ensure that crimes committed on college campuses are properly reported and investigated passed its first legislative hurdle today, receiving a 12-0 vote of support from the Assembly Higher Education Committee. The legislation, AB 1433, would require colleges to disclose certain violent crimes, including sexual assaults and […]
County of Los Angeles Dept. of Parks and Recreation East Community Services Agency — San Gabriel Valley/Foothill Recreation District is hosting a seminar. “Parks Make Life Better!” will be held on Tuesday, March 18 at 6 p.m. at Crescenta Valley Park (Community Building), 3901 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta. Meet the Staff! Learn all about […]
Earthquake occurred at 6:25 a.m. preliminary information from USGS has it as a magnitude of 4.4 [downgraded from 4.7] earlier. Located 9km NNW of Westwood.