For reasons unknown at this time the big rig flipped on its side as it was traveling westbound on the Lowell Avenue on-ramp to the Foothill (210) freeway at about 2:41 p.m. this afternoon. “The driver was not injured,” said California Highway Patrol Officer Kimball. Westbound traffic is slow in the area however all […]
Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) previewed the President’s State of the Union address on the House Floor, urging his colleagues and the President to take up the challenge of the growing inequality gap, first by extending emergency unemployment insurance for those still looking for work, and raising the minimum wage: “We should never seek to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE update 10:57 a.m. According to SCE spokesman Ben Wong, the cause of this morning’s outage was a mylar balloon … not an uncommon occurrence according to Wong. “[Mylar balloons] might be fun, but not for the 2,200 people dealing with the situation,” Wong said. A transformer near Ocean View Boulevard and Mira […]
By Ted AYALA Tigran Mansurian, though one of the great living composers of today, speaks with an unpretentious clarity that belies his stature. His voice, though a bit dry, is firm and youthfully emphatic. He gesticulates vigorously as he speaks, almost giving physical presence to the abstract ideas and concepts he is expressing. It is […]
By Ted AYALA A tax measure that was passed by an overwhelming two-thirds majority of voters a few years may find itself a target in the forthcoming special election. Three Glendale area residents – William Taliaferro, Kenneth Landon, and Jon Voors – submitted to the office of the Glendale City Clerk a notice stating their […]
From Burbank Police Department: STRANGER ALERT There have been several reports in the surrounding communities of strangers grabbing young children while they are walking to and from school. In an effort to keep children safe in our community, the Burbank Police Department, in conjunction with the Burbank Unified School District, is providing the following “Stranger […]
While Southern California may be the envy of the other 49 states, its citizens are asked to – again – conserve water. By Mary O’KEEFE Gov. Jerry Brown officially declared California in a drought on Friday, Jan. 17 stating that state officials will take all the necessary actions to prepare for drought conditions. “We can’t […]
FTC and IRS agents provide advice on simple steps individuals can take to reduce possibility of ID theft. By Kevork KURDOGHLIAN The Federal Trade Commission in conjunction with the Internal Revenue Service held an informational meeting on tax identity theft on Jan. 15 at the Sparr Heights Community Center. Adrian Yepez, an IRS special agent, […]
VCA and FNGH to Meet Tonight Please join the Crescenta Valley Community Association for its first meeting of the year tonight, Thursday. at 7 p.m. in the La Crescenta Library. The meeting will include discussions on land use as well updates from community leaders. Far North Glendale Homeowners will hold their annual meeting from […]
The Montrose Search & Rescue Team is celebrating its 72nd year. Originally formed in 1942, the team is comprised of local community members who are sworn reserve deputies and high-risk volunteer members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. In addition to being certified EMTs, the team has members who are specially trained for underground/mine […]