GATTO AND TORLAKSON TEAM UP TO GET SCHOOL EMPLOYEES THE TRAINING THEY NEED TO DETECT AND REPORT CHILD ABUSE
Assemblyman Mike Gatto amended AB 1432 today to strengthen training requirements and prevent child abuse in schools. The amendments would require all school employees to be trained according to standards developed by the Department of Education, in the proper identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect, so that abuse can be stopped in its […]
GWP and CEIVA Work for Additional Customer Savings
Glendale Water & Power (GWP) and CEIVA Energy, a utility-controlled home energy management system (HEMS) provider today announced they will expand their customer engagement program. Based on the success of the initial deployment, GWP and CEIVA will work together to deliver additional energy savings tools to customers, including smart thermostats. The pilot program expansion will reach more […]
Rep. Schiff Announces 2013-2014 Nominations to U.S. Service Academies
On Thursday Rep. Adam Schiff announced that he has nominated fourteen students from the 28thCongressional District for appointments to U.S. service academies for the class of 2018. Four of the five United States service academies require a Congressional nomination in order to receive an appointment. “Each one of these students has compiled an outstanding resume […]
Reserve Dep. Jerry Hill Retires
On February 5, Reserve Deputy Jerry Hill retired after 34 years of faithful service to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Captain Bill Song and Sgt. Burton Brink awarded Reserved Deputy Hill the Department’s Distinguished Service Award in acknowledgment and recognition of over three decades of loyal and unselfish service to the residents of Los […]
DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint in Glendale
Glendale Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on February 8, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved […]
Neighbors Ask – Can You Hear Me Now?
By Mary O’KEEFE A proposed cellphone tower at 5041 Cloud Ave. in La Crescenta has residents becoming unlikely activists as they work together to stop the 70 foot tower from being placed near their houses. “It’s going to be right across from my home,” said Marilyn Tyler, a nearby resident in the 3100 block of […]
GUSD, CV Alliance Hosting Anti-bullying Event
By Jason KUROSU As part of the Glendale Unified School District’s emphasis on curbing bullying within its schools, the district is partnering with CV Alliance (formerly the Crescenta Valley Drug and Alcohol Prevention Coalition) to hold an anti-bullying event on Feb. 13 at the Crescenta Valley High School library. Dr. Scott Anderle, GUSD’s assistant director […]
from the desk of the publisher
Having Heart In just over a week, Valentine’s Day will be here – a day dripping with chocolate, diamonds and love (so we hope). Already hearts can be found everywhere. From elementary school efforts to full blown store displays, the symbol of love – the heart – can be found just about anywhere you look. […]
Weather in the Foothills
“Some people are making such thorough preparation for rainy days that they aren’t enjoying today’s sunshine.” ~ William Feather, American author and publisher (1889-1981) Last week, a few inches of snow brought life to a screeching halt in Atlanta, Ga. School children and motorists were stranded on interstate highways. Why? Snow and ice are rarely […]