Angeles National Forest Offers ‘Fee Free’ Saturday
The Angeles National Forest will offer a “Fee Free” day on Saturday (Sept. 28) and three showings of the documentary, Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time, as part of National Public Lands Day. This special day is an annual event in which volunteers organize and work to improve the nation’s forests, […]
It’s Court for Drayman
By Mary O’KEEFE John Drayman, former Glendale city councilmember and former Montrose Shopping Park Association board member, was in court on Tuesday to discuss a plea agreement. Montrose Shopping Park Association has accused Drayman of embezzling from its Harvest Market. The agreement reached on Tuesday had been accepted by both sides and required Drayman […]
Sidling Up to a Plateful of Pancakes
Ushering in the fall is the CV Town Council annual pancake breakfast taking place on Saturday morning. By Mary O’KEEFE There is something about eating a good pancake breakfast with neighbors that Crescenta Valley members love. Organizations throughout CV have found this is a great way to bring the community together while raising funds at […]
Plans for Possible Airport Changes Presented
By Jason KUROSU Representatives of the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority met with community members on Monday night regarding the need to replace one of the airport’s terminals. Monica Newhouse-Rodriguez, deputy executive director, Facilities and Planning for the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority, illustrated why the Airport Authority has sought a replacement terminal for a number of years. “You’re […]
Developer Steps Away from Twelve Oaks
By Mary O’KEEFE New Urban West has decided not to purchase the Twelve Oaks assisted living facility as of Sept. 11. The company was in the process of doing its due diligence when it decided to back away from the purchase. The decision, according to Ryan Bean, director of Acquisitions and Entitlements for New Urban […]
“It Can Wait” Thursday Declared by Council
By Ted AYALA Glendale drivers received the dubious distinction last month of having been rated among the worst drivers in the nation, according to a study published by Allstate Insurance. Included in the report was a five-point list of suggestions to improve driving safety. At the very top? Eliminating distractions while driving. In case any […]
New Look for the COPPS Shop
By Michael YEGHIAYAN The Glendale Police Dept. COPPS substation in the Montrose Shopping Park is currently in the process of long-awaited renovations. Over the next few weeks, the interior of the building will undergo significant upgrades before a scheduled reopening sometime in October. The Montrose substation is primarily used to serve the needs of residents […]
Crescenta Valley Skate Park Approved
By Jason KUROSU The Los Angeles County board of supervisors approved a plan to build the Crescenta Valley Skate Park, a long-awaited project to be constructed within Crescenta Valley Park. The plan was approved at the board of supervisors’ regular Tuesday meeting, and reportedly has a construction budget of $800,000 and an operating budget of […]
Council Reviews Glendale Beeline Operations
By Ted AYALA Glendale City Council voted on Tuesday to renew the Glendale Beeline’s operational analysis contract to the firm that had conducted prior analyses of the system in 2008 and 2010. That firm, Dan Boyle & Associates, Inc. of San Diego, edged out four other firms that had been competing for the Beeline contract […]