On Wednesday, at 11:19 a.m., Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Marcelo Ruiz and his partner, Reserve Deputy Alfred Danelian observed a woman frantically trying to get his attention as she drove southbound from Foothill Boulevard onto Pennsylvania Avenue. Deputy Ruiz attempted to catch up to her as her vehicle continued to gain speed. Ruiz, realizing […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce is recognizing the good works of local businesses and residents and the surprised recipients now need to decide what to wear to the 2011 Recognition Awards on Oct. 27. Each year the Chamber receives nominations of people from all walks of life with one common goal […]
The Glendale Police Department’s Relay for Life team is holding a dine out fundraiser today, Thursday, Sept. 22 at Giuseppe’s Pizzeria at 2427 Honolulu Ave. and simultaneously across the street at the Wine Cave, 2428 Honolulu. Relay for Life is a fundraising event to support the American Cancer Society and the fight against cancer. http://www.relayforlife.org/index […]
The Allen Lund Company has once again been recognized as one of Food Logistics’ Annual Top 3PLS. Every year Food Logistics identifies the leading third-party logistics providers to the food industry. The editorial team of Food Logistics selected these companies based on information supplied on the submission forms, as well as through research, talking with […]
By Mary O’KEEFE An incident involving a suspicious briefcase that was left on the Foothill (210) Freeway crossover bridge on Rosemont Avenue ended at about 7:30 p.m. on Monday when the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s Arson/Explosive Unit (Bomb Squad) rendered the area safe. During the investigation a robot was deployed to approach the bag. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A 50-year-old La Cañada woman was arrested on driving under the influence after she collided with a tree in the 1900 block of Foothill Boulevard. On Tuesday night at 9:15 p.m. Los Angeles County Sheriff Department deputies from Crescenta Valley Station responded to a call concerning a car that was resting on […]
UPDATE: An incident involving a suspicious briefcase that was left at the southwest corner of Altura and Rosemont avenues ended at about 7:30 p.m. when an arson and explosive units robot was deployed to investigate. The robot malfunctioned necessitating officers to suit up in protective gear. They assessed the package and found that it was […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The grocery store union – Southern California United Food & Commercial Workers Local 770 – has come to a tentative settlement with the management of Ralphs, Vons and Albertsons markets. “We [Ralphs, Vons and Albertsons] are pleased to have received a tentative agreement that continues to preserve good wages, secure pensions and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE At about 10 a.m. Sunday morning Glendale police responded to a call to assist California HIghway Patrol concerning an 11-year-old boy that was alone on the southbound Glendale (2) freeway near the 2 and Foothill (210) freeway interchange, said Lt. Ian Grimes. The call came from a motorist who observed the child […]
By Mary O’KEEFE At 8 p.m. on Saturday, Glendale Police Department responded to the 3400 block of Markridge Road concerning a call from residents reporting a bear in the neighborhood going through trash and entering residents’ backyards. GPD helicopter and patrol units responded to the Markridge Road and Frederick Avenue area, west of Deukmejian Wilderness […]