By Jason KUROSU Southern California Edison has been upgrading circuits and replacing poles and transformers throughout the La Crescenta-Montrose community as part of a local project to improve reliability in La Crescenta and a long-term grid modernization project. According to SCE officials, 93 poles in the La Crescenta-Montrose area will be upgraded from 4 kV […]
Today, Congressman Adam Schiff released the following statement after the Commerce, Justice and Science FY 2016 Appropriations bill was marked up in the full committee, which now heads to the House Floor in the coming months: “Some rare good news on federal funding for an important priority today, when the House Appropriations Committee […]
By Ted AYALA The signs went up earlier this week at the corner of Honolulu and Ocean View. The bête noire of many Montrose residents and businesses, the infamous diagonal crosswalk that had been erected at that aforementioned intersection, would be painted over by this Monday. The crosswalk sprang up in the heart of the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police detectives are investigating a burglary that occurred on Saturday morning in the 3500 block of Santa Carlotta Avenue. “My work truck was parked outside my house overnight on Saturday and about 3:30 in the morning two guys broke in and stole about $10,000 worth of tools,” said Will Richards. The […]
By Isiah REYES The Verdugo Hills Hospital held its annual Health Fair on May 2, providing free health check-ups and screenings for adults and children. People who attended were able to meet members of the Glendale police and fire departments, California Highway Patrol and Mercy Airlift. Arts, crafts and face painting were available for […]
By Isiah REYES The Lawrence Anthony Earth Organization relocated its headquarters offices to Montrose and held an open house last week with live music, refreshments, wine and exhibits to introduce itself to the community. The Lawrence Anthony Earth Organization is an international conservation non-profit organization whose mission is protecting and preserving Earth’s waters and animals. […]
By Jason KUROSU The annual Taste of Montrose, event returned on Sunday, May 3 offering a broad sampling of Montrose’s culinary offerings for $20. The Taste of Montrose brought back regular participating restaurants like Zeke’s Smokehouse and Frank’s Famous, as well as newer establishments, including Thee Elbow Room, La Fleur Pastry and Town Kitchen […]
The City of Glendale announced the resignation of Hassan Haghani, director of Community Development. Haghani served the City of Glendale for 12 years before accepting a position with the City of Santa Ana as its executive director of Planning and Building Agency. Haghani has a long history in municipal service. He began his career with […]
A Voice Filled with Gratitude For those of you who have read about the losses and the challenges I have faced these past several weeks and have cheered me on, sending me emails and cards of encouragement and condolence, I say thank you. I returned home late on Monday night, emotionally and physically exhausted. It […]
A vehicle drove through a retaining wall at the 76 Service Station at New York Avenue and Foothill Boulevard on Saturday about 2 p.m. “The [16-year-old male] driver was attempting to back his vehicle from the gas station and accidently accelerated in drive,” said Officer Abe Chung, Glendale Police Dept. The vehicle crashed through the […]