IN Brief

Work Day at Preserve The next restoration day at the Rosemont Preserve is this Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. More invasive plant removal is planned along with moving some mulch. Wheelbarrows and pitchforks are needed, so those who have them please bring them and park at the preserve itself rather than […]

Weather in the Foothills

“An accidental sudden noise waked me about six in the morning, when I was   surprised to find my room filled with light. I imagined at first that a number of lamps had been brought into my room; but rubbing my eyes I perceived the light came in at the windows.” ~ A letter written to […]

from the desk of the publisher

‘Holiday’ Season Kicks Off Like most little kids, I loved Halloween. Generally my mom would dress my sister and me up as princesses and out we’d go. When we grew older, we were allowed to trick-or-treat in groups with our friends. There was a house near our block in Sun Valley that was awesome in […]

Drayman’s Trial Start Date Delayed to April 2014

By Jason KUROSU Former Glendale City councilman John Drayman’s criminal trial has been set for an April 7th start date. Drayman is alleged to have embezzled over $300,000 from the Montrose Shopping Park Association [MSPA] over a period of seven years. Drayman served as president of the MSPA Board of Directors until 2007. The April […]

CVTC Election Results

All three incumbents maintain their seat on the Crescenta Valley Town Council. By Mary O’KEEFE From a total of 431 ballots cast: Harry Leon received 194 votes, Cheryl Davis 170 and Dr. Young Suh 147. Each will serve a three year term. Alternates are: First Alternate is Kyle Studebaker with 99 votes, Second Alternate is […]

State Denies Suit Challenging Quintero’s Eligibility

By Ted AYALA State Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris’ office rejected a lawsuit brought  by a pair of Glendale residents challenging Councilmember Frank Quintero’s eligibility for his position. The lawsuit filed by John Rando and Marian Rodas earlier this year contended that Quintero violated Article VI, Section 12 of the Glendale City Charter: “No former councilmember […]

UPDATE: Pursuit Postpones Halloween

UPDATE: 10:45 a.m. A pursuit that wove throughout foothills neighborhoods this morning began in Sun Valley and involved a suspect thought to have robbed a dental office Wednesday afternoon in the 3900 block of Ocean View Boulevard in Montrose. The suspect entered the dentist’s office and, after telling the employees he had a gun and […]

Getting Ready for the Ballot Box

Getting Ready for the Ballot Box

Candidates for town council and water district take the podium to answer final questions from the voters before the Nov. 2 and Nov. 5 elections.   By Jason KUROSU Just one week after the candidates for the Crescenta Valley Town Council debated before an audience, the candidates gathered again at the La Crescenta Library Thursday […]

Weather in the Foothills

“The wind outside nested in each tree, prowled the sidewalks in invisible tread like unseen cats. Anyone could see that the wind was a special wind this night, and the darkness took on a special feel because it was All Hallows’ Eve. Everything seemed cut from soft black velvet…” Ray Bradbury, The Halloween Tree Last […]