Vin Scully Named ToR Grand Marshal

Vin Scully Named ToR Grand Marshal

Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully, an icon in American sports history and “the voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers” for 64 years, was announced as the grand marshal for the 2014 Tournament of Roses, themed “Dreams Come True.” Tournament of Roses President Scott Jenkins made the announcement at a press conference and public event […]

Workshop Educates GPD on Interacting with Autistic Citizens

Workshop Educates GPD on Interacting with Autistic Citizens

By Michael YEGHIAYAN As the United States experiences a sharp rise in the percentage of children diagnosed with autism, campaigns designed to promote a public education of the disorder have become increasingly popular and important in the law enforcement community. During the past week, members of the Glendale Police Dept. participated in a workshop aimed […]

Gatto Asks for Twelve Oaks Review

Assemblymember Mike Gatto has sent a letter to the California Attorney General adding his name to those asking for the office to review the legalities of the sale and closure of Twelve Oaks assisted living center. Below is Assemblymember Gatto’s letter: September 9, 2013 Office of the Attorney General 1300 “I” Street Sacramento, CA 95814-2919 […]

Weather in the Foothills

Weather in the Foothills

“The World’s Largest Thermometer rises out of the desert, reminding travelers  they have air conditioning for a reason.”  ~ Statement from World’s Largest Things, Inc. Our thermometer is watched with more regularity than TV, especially during the final and hottest days of summer. May I also add unpredictable, as current temperatures display? Coastal fog moved […]

from the desk of the publisher

Notations on the Calendar During the days when I had kids in school, the beginning of the school year marked the end of summer – despite the fact that the calendar read differently. I thought that once my children graduated from high school my life would more or less follow the seasons, that with few […]

9/11 Events Planned for Crescenta Valley

9/11 Remembered By Mary O’KEEFE On Wednesday, 9/11 will be observed at several locations throughout Crescenta Valley and Glendale. On Sept. 11, Crescenta Valley Remembers will honor the victims of 9/11. The Early Rodders Car Club will be driving past each law enforcement and fire station in the area beginning at 8:15 a.m. concluding at […]

GPD Announces Swearing In of 
Deputy Chief and Civilian Commander

GPD Announces Swearing In of 
Deputy Chief and Civilian Commander

      The Glendale Police Department is proud to announce the swearing in of Deputy Chief Carl Povilaitis and Civilian Commander Theresa Goldman. Both will be ceremonially sworn into their positions by Chief Ronald L. De Pompa on Wednesday, September 11, at 2:00 p.m. Theresa Goldman was appointed to her position of Commander on August […]