By Lucian KUGLER Just months ago, California was in a prolonged drought, which led to significant water shortages, wildfires and economic losses. Then came an unprecedented winter of rain. This led some to believe that the drought is over; however, experts ultimately decided it’s premature to declare an end to the drought. California’s water supply […]
The Burbank Police Dept. received a false report of a school shooting at John Burroughs High School on the afternoon of April 4 from an unidentified caller. At around 2:37 p.m., an unidentified person called the Burbank Police Dept. Communication Center and said multiple students had been shot in a classroom at John Burroughs High […]
Balboa Elementary School sixth grade teacher Narine Yapundjian has been selected as Glendale Unified School District’s 2023 Teacher of the Year. Yapundjian will represent the District at this year’s Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year competition. An alumna of Glendale Unified schools, Yapundjian has served the Glendale Unified community as an educator for more […]
By Lucian KUGLER California is gearing up for the 2024 elections, and the buzz surrounding the upcoming race is already palpable. With Adam Schiff’s announcement that he is running for a seat in the US Senate, the congressional seat for California’s 30th District is up for grabs for the first time in 20 years. So […]
April 8 2600 block of Prospect Avenue in La Crescenta, several items were stolen from an unlocked vehicle. Surveillance camera footage revealed two unidentified individuals wearing dark hooded sweaters and face masks approaching the victim’s driveway. The suspects checked the doors of all vehicles parked in the driveway at 5:14 a.m. April 7 600 […]
Dr. Michael Ritterbrown, vice president of Instructional Services at Glendale Community College, has been selected for this year’s Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents Fellowship. He is one of 35 leaders selected for the 2023-24 Fellowship class. This program, delivered in collaboration with the Stanford Educational Leadership Initiative, prepares the next generation of community college presidents to […]
On Monday, April 24 at 7 p.m., the City of Glendale will host its Annual Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event at the Alex Theatre. This year’s theme, “The Armenian Experience Through the Lens,” celebrates the 100th anniversary of Armenian cinema as declared by the Armenian Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport. This year’s program will […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Last week the Crescenta Valley Town Council held an informative brush fire clearance meeting with members of the Los Angeles County Fire Dept. (LACoFD). During that meeting LACoFD Chief Pat Sprengel told the audience that brush clearance notices had been sent to residents in February and again in March. These notices were […]
‘Tip A Cop’ Planned Today, April 13, Joselitos West, 7308 Foothill Blvd. in Tujunga, is hosting LAPD Foothill Division “Tip A Cop” fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Officers will serve as hosts and waiters and all donations they receive will support Special Olympics athletes. For more information contact Officer Herrera at 38507@lapd.online. […]
For two decades Maureen Palacios has worked to maintain the bookstore as a ‘community hub.’ By Lucian KUGLER Last weekend marked the 20th anniversary of Maureen Palacios’ ownership of Once Upon a Time, the oldest children’s bookstore in the country. Palacios, who had no previous retail experience before buying the store, has worked tirelessly over […]