Public Art Meeting The City of Glendale is having its last public meeting regarding the Public Art Master Plan, a guiding document that outlines how the city should spend $6 million in the Urban Art Fund to support arts in Glendale (including murals, sculptures, community festivals, arts organizations, etc.). The meeting is tonight, Thursday, Feb. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Betty Porto and her team at Porto’s Bakery are known for their baked goods, sandwiches, salads and, of course, those amazing potato balls, but a few weeks ago they did something they had never done before – created the largest ever rosca de reyes. “We wanted to do this,” said Porto. “It’s […]
“It ain’t going to rain no more, no more, it ain’t gonna rain no more.” ~ Original words, composer unknown Is it going to rain more during the 2017-18 Rain Season? Typically in Southern California the season’s first rain showers fall in October and November. Although sporadic and light to start off, by December the […]
A Night of Celebration and Encouragement I feel very fortunate to live in a place that I love. And I’m not alone. On Thursday night, I attended the annual Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce community awards dinner. Held at the Oakmont Country Club, the evening focused on the many nationwide companies that began in […]
Jan. 27 1800 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada, a member of a church at the location reported finding the metal door jam at the building had been broken and cabinet drawers in the church’s office were open and ransacked. He continued to walk through the church and noticed several other cabinets opened and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE There was a gathering of friends and family of Elaine Park on Sunday at the area in Malibu where her abandoned vehicle was found a year ago. Jayden Brant of Origin Investigations, who has been investigating Park’s disappearance, announced a reward of $140,000 for information leading to the whereabouts of Park. An […]
Crescenta Valley Water District is installing a new nitrate removal treatment plant at the Ordunio reservoir site located at the corner of Honolulu Avenue and Lowell Avenue. This project is funded by a state Dept. of Water Resources, Proposition 84 grant. Part of the project includes installation of a new sewer lateral near the intersection […]
The California Dept. of Transportation (Caltrans) will close portions of the Foothill Freeway (I-210) as part of a pavement rehabilitation project through Feb. 3. Residents and local businesses located near the freeway may experience noise, vibrations and dust associated with construction activities. The following schedule will be in effect, weather permitting, and is subject to […]
Last year, the City of Glendale Arts & Culture Commission and Glendale City Council selected the consulting team Community Arts Resources (CARS) and Barbara Goldstein & Associates to develop a strategic, comprehensive Public Art Master Plan that will articulate a vision for public art in Glendale for the next five to 10 years. The city-wide […]
By Brian CHERNICK Glendale residents filled city hall on Tuesday to voice their opinions on the city’s proposed amendment to an ordinance permitting accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. Councilmembers voted 4-1 to amend the ordinance – increasing size, allowing conversions and limiting subleasing – which had been laid out last year after a law was […]