CRIME BLOTTER

Nov. 18 2500 block of Mayfield Avenue in La Crescenta, the keyhole was punched in the front passenger door of a vehicle overnight. Nov. 16 2800 block of Altura Avenue in La Crescenta, a 21-year-old Tujunga man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a narcotic and possession of drug paraphernalia after deputies were called […]

Grandfather’s Murder Linked to Family Member

A family member has been arrested for the murder of his grandfather in Glendale. This is the first reportable homicide in the city of Glendale since 2009. On Monday, Glendale police received a 911 call from a family member reporting their grandfather was assaulted at his home in the 1800 block of West Glenoaks. When […]

Weather in the Foothills

“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storms, but to add color to my sunset sky.” ~ Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) Bengali poet, philosopher, artist, composer and Nobel laureate This quotation accurately describes feelings during a time of drought, most likely reflecting the weather and climate of India. But it […]

from the desk of the publisher

from the desk of the publisher

Looking Forward to a ‘Beary’ Good Time Anyone who lived in the foothills over the last four years has seen a change in our local wildlife. After the Station Fire, many animals that were rarely seen became almost commonplace in our foothill neighborhoods. The fire destroyed the food source of many of these animals driving […]

Preparing for the Glowing Lights of MONA

By Jason KUROSU The groundbreaking for the Museum of Neon Art (MONA) on Nov. 13 brought Glendale city officials and members of the art community out for what will be Glendale’s first art museum, located in the heart of the city on Brand Boulevard. Like a flag planted into unclaimed territory, a shovel with the […]

Council Sees Dollar Signs

By Ted AYALA The numbers for the city’s operating results for the last fiscal year and the first quarter of the 2013-14 looked bright, according to a report submitted to the Glendale City Council. Director of Finance Robert Elliot delivered the news to council on Tuesday night. “We have good news for a change,” he […]

North Shore Burgers Celebrates 2 Year Milestone!

North Shore Burgers Celebrates 2 Year Milestone!

Locally owned North Shore Burgers will be commemorating their 2nd anniversary and has invited us to join their celebration! The eatery will be offering Jocko Burgers, Hot Dogs and Coors Light Beer for only $2 each on Thursday, November 21 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Of course, North Shore also has a full offering […]

They Came, They Saw, They Ate

They Came, They Saw, They Ate

By Marissa GOULD, Intern The aromas of what seemed a million foods mingled together while smooth jazz music played during the warm night. This wasn’t a tropical paradise, it was the Ralph’s Marketplace parking lot on Nov. 13 and the event was the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual Taste of the Foothills. From 5:30 […]

GPD Holds Promotion Ceremony

A promotion ceremony was held on the afternoon of Nov. 13 for five Glendale police officers who advanced within the department. Moving upward were Sgt. Tigran Topadzhikyan to the rank of police lieutenant; Sgt. John Gilkerson to the rank of police lieutenant; Officer Scott Holmes to the rank of police sergeant; Officer Ernesto Gaxiola to […]

CCLCF Prepares for 20th Annual Turkey Trot

CCLCF Prepares for 20th Annual Turkey Trot

For those concerned about an expanding waistline this Thanksgiving, help is as easy as lacing up running shoes. The 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K Run and Food Drive, hosted by the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge and presented by Ross, takes place Thanksgiving morning and is guaranteed to burn some calories before the holiday […]