Tasting Meatballs … for Meatball

Tasting Meatballs … for Meatball

By Jason KUROSU Since his appearance in 2012 and subsequent forays into Glendale, Meatball the bear has become a popular figure, embraced by locals and animal advocates alike. Not only is Meatball the centerpiece for Glendale’s float in this year’s Rose Parade, but Lions, Tigers & Bears, a nonprofit animal sanctuary which Meatball calls home, […]

IN Brief

Home Tour Tickets Now On Sale Tickets for the Dec. 14 annual holiday home tour and boutique benefitting Prom Plus are now on sale. The self-guided tour is from 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The $25 ticket gives access to five properties outfitted for the holidays including historic Rockhaven Sanitarium. There is no charge to […]

Glendale Youth Alliance honored by Small Business Heroes

  The Glendale Youth Alliance (GYA) has been recognized by Small Business Heroes and insureon for their exceptional work in the community and with Glendale’s businesses. Small Business Heroes is a grant giving program and will be presenting GYA with a check for $1,000 on Tuesday, November 26. The Glendale Youth Alliance (GYA) is a […]

Traffic Info for the President’s Visit

  The Glendale and Los Angeles Police Department advises motorists to expect traffic delays during the anticipated visit of the President of the United States. On Monday, November 25, President Barack Obama will arrive in the Los Angeles area for two days in order to attend several functions. On Tuesday, November 26, the President will […]

Family Pet Killed by Mountain Lion

By Mary O’KEEFE Residents in the foothills area are being warned to be cautious due to a recent mountain lion attack on a small dog just off Briggs Avenue. Early Saturday morning, local resident Kim Mattersteig found the remains of her beloved dog Bridgett in the backyard of her home. The dog had been viciously […]

Forest Roads Remain Closed Due to Weather

The Los Angeles County Public Works Department has advised that based on the forecast of snow and icy road conditions, it will close public access to the following road segments in the Angeles National Forest effective Thursday, November 22, 2013, at 1 a.m.: • Angeles Forest Highway, between Aliso Canyon Road and Upper Big Tujunga […]

Rep. Schiff Statement on Deal Reached With Iran on Nuclear Weapon Development

Today, Rep. Adam Schiff, a senior Member of the Intelligence Committee, released the following statement: “The agreement reached today between the world powers and Iran is a positive step forward in the diplomatic effort to roll back Iran’s nuclear program. This interim deal, which provides limited and reversible relief from sanctions for a six month […]

President Obama Visits Glendale

President Barack Obama will be in Southern California on Monday. On Monday evening he will be at a joint event for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. On Tuesday, he will participate in a Democratic National Convention event then on to Glendale to visit the DreamWorks Animation where he will deliver […]

Let’s Be Neighbors

Let’s Be Neighbors

The community is invited to find out why its favorite bear loved meatballs while providing financial support for his habitat and the building of a parade float. By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley has had its share of wildlife visits from mountain lions to a bear with burned paws after the Station Fire, but perhaps none […]