By Isiah REYES Visitors of all ages enjoyed the display of about 285 classic pre-1979 cars on Brand Boulevard during the 21st Annual Glendale Cruise Night on July 19. The free event is one of Southern California’s most popular car shows, this year attracting an estimated 50,000 visitors. Select sponsors of the event each awarded […]
CVCA to Host Edwards The Crescenta Valley Community Association meeting on Thursday, July 24 will feature Jan Edwards, head of Glendale Building & Safety. It starts at 7 p.m. in the La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd., at La Crescenta Avenue. Park in the upper lot accessed from La Crescenta Avenue. For more information, email […]
By Marissa GOULD, intern Deukmejian Wilderness Park on Markridge Road in La Crescenta is a favorite spot for hikers, nature lovers and even gardeners. Whether traversing the 700-plus acres of trails or spending some quiet time in the amphitheatre near the historic stone barn, Deukmejian offers something for every type of outdoor lover. But visitors […]
A 17-year-old boy and a 34-year-old man, both from Palmdale, were arrested on Friday after Glendale police found weapons in their vehicle. A GPD officer conducted a routine traffic stop at 3 a.m. on Friday morning at Foothill Boulevard and Boston Avenue. The officer reportedly noticed a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. […]
“Water, thou hast no taste, no color, no odor; canst not be defined, art relished while ever mysterious. Not necessary to life, but rather life itself, thou fillest us with gratification that exceeds the delight of the senses.” ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupery, “Wind, Sand and Stars,” 1939 As mid-summer is upon us, we ponder many […]
Gwen, Harlequinn and Bella Kirakosian head to Barnes and Noble in the Americana at Brand for Batman Day, July 23.
By Jason KUROSU The Glendale City Council discussed the establishment of a four-year water-rate plan, which city officials say will make up the difference from years of miscalculated rates leading to lost utility revenue and mischarging of GWP customers. In 2011, Willdan Financial Services, a financial consulting firm, calculated rates for Glendale that were later […]
By Lisa PAREDES A newly renovated and updated apartment building for seniors and veterans, Cypress Senior Living, celebrates its grand opening in Glendale on Tuesday, July 29. Originally built in the 1920s, the historic brick building at 311 E. Cypress Street, had been in disrepair and was severely overcrowded. Following an extended period of planning […]
Revving It Up Along Brand You know how some weekends are roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-it done busy? Those are the ones that you kind of dread because – darn it! – you already put in a full week and now you have weekend chores. And then there’s the kind of busy that isn’t so bad. I had one […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU An appeal by Sunland and Tujunga residents to prevent construction of a new home on what neighbors say is an unsuitable hillside on Sister Elsie Drive in Tujunga was denied by the city of Los Angeles on July 17. The North Valley Area Planning Commission (NVAPC) voted unanimously to reject the […]