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 […]
All who enjoy craft beer are invited to come to Montrose this weekend for the first annual Brewfest sponsored by Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce. The event will be held on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. in the 2200 block of Honolulu Avenue. Participating brewers include Eagle Rock Brewing Co., Hangar 24, Golden Road […]
July 20 1900 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, a 32-year-old La Crescenta woman was arrested for being drunk in public. Deputies responded to a call of a woman who was leaning against a light pole as she was apparently trying to keep from falling. When deputies approached her, she allegedly smelled of […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The Crescenta Valley Town Council recognized outgoing Glendale Unified School District board of education president Mary Boger during its July 17 meeting. Boger announced her resignation from the board on July 8, citing health issues as a main reason. She and her husband will move to Massachusetts when her term ends Aug. […]