Foothills Relay for Life Season Launched

Foothills Relay for Life Season Launched

By Mary O’KEEFE The Foothills Relay for Life benefitting the American Cancer Society held its kick-off on Saturday night, Oct. 26 at the corner of Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard. The familiar giant signs reading HOPE, FIGHT BACK and CELEBRATE decorated the Relay table as Lori Carrico, chair for the Foothills event, spoke about […]

State Denies Suit Challenging Quintero’s Eligibility

State Denies Suit Challenging Quintero’s Eligibility

By Ted AYALA State Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris’ office rejected a lawsuit brought by a pair of Glendale residents challenging Councilmember Frank Quintero’s eligibility for his position. The lawsuit filed by John Rando and Marian Rodas earlier this year contended that Quintero violated Article VI, Section 12 of the Glendale City Charter: “No former councilmember […]

Drayman Trial Delayed

By Jason KUROSU Former Glendale City councilman John Drayman’s criminal trial has been set for an April 7 start date. Drayman is alleged to have embezzled over $300,000 from the Montrose Shopping Park Association [MSPA] over a period of seven years. Drayman served as president of the MSPA board of directors until 2007. The April […]

Thousands Brave a ‘Spooktacular’ Night

Thousands Brave a ‘Spooktacular’ Night

Ghouls and goblins, princesses and super heroes crowded onto the avenue for a “monster event.” By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Honolulu Avenue was the place for characters of all types on Halloween night when the Montrose Shopping Park Assn. hosted its annual Spooktacular event. Ghosts, zombies and creatures that were, well, difficult to define populated the 2200-2400 […]

IN Brief

Work Day at Preserve The next restoration day at the Rosemont Preserve is this Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. More invasive plant removal is planned along with moving some mulch. Wheelbarrows and pitchforks are needed, so those who have them please bring them and park at the preserve itself rather than […]

Weather in the Foothills

“An accidental sudden noise waked me about six in the morning, when I was   surprised to find my room filled with light. I imagined at first that a number of lamps had been brought into my room; but rubbing my eyes I perceived the light came in at the windows.” ~ A letter written to […]

from the desk of the publisher

‘Holiday’ Season Kicks Off Like most little kids, I loved Halloween. Generally my mom would dress my sister and me up as princesses and out we’d go. When we grew older, we were allowed to trick-or-treat in groups with our friends. There was a house near our block in Sun Valley that was awesome in […]

Drayman’s Trial Start Date Delayed to April 2014

By Jason KUROSU Former Glendale City councilman John Drayman’s criminal trial has been set for an April 7th start date. Drayman is alleged to have embezzled over $300,000 from the Montrose Shopping Park Association [MSPA] over a period of seven years. Drayman served as president of the MSPA Board of Directors until 2007. The April […]

CVTC Election Results

All three incumbents maintain their seat on the Crescenta Valley Town Council. By Mary O’KEEFE From a total of 431 ballots cast: Harry Leon received 194 votes, Cheryl Davis 170 and Dr. Young Suh 147. Each will serve a three year term. Alternates are: First Alternate is Kyle Studebaker with 99 votes, Second Alternate is […]