Correction
In the Dec. 1 article “Verdugo Wash Vision Project Still A Concern,” the former mayor who spoke at the Nov. 15 meeting was Vartan Gharpetian, not Vrej Agajanian.
Crime blotter
Dec. 20 900 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, deputies responded to an activated burglary alarm call at a business. Upon arrival it was discovered the front glass door had been shattered and paperwork was found on the floor overnight. Nov. 28 2400 block of Montrose Avenue in Montrose, someone cut the […]
Promoting the Holiday Spirit of Giving
The holidays – and year-end tax benefits – encourage a spirit of giving. By Mary O’KEEFE Although many donate throughout the year to those in need and to non-profit organizations, the holidays highlight the power of giving. There are so many ways to give over the holidays; below are just a few of the local […]
Friedman Visits Council
By Mary O’KEEFE Assemblymember Laura Friedman attended the Glendale City Council meeting on Tuesday night, Nov. 29, to give a wrap up of some legislation that occurred on the state level. “We had a good year in Sacramento in terms of the budget and I was able to secure nearly $15 million for the City […]
Verdugo Wash Vision Project Still A Concern
By Mary O’KEEFE The Verdugo Wash Vision is a project proposed by the City of Glendale to promote “an urban design experience that will create memorability and recognition as a ‘must visit’ urban experience,” according to the definition of the project on the City’s website. The project would create a 9.4-mile long linear park and […]
Weather Watch <<< Taking A Look Outside Our Window
Mary O’KEEFE Anyone who has been to Disneyland for its holiday celebration knows what happens at the end of the fireworks presentation … it snows. SoCal snow can be experienced without wearing a heavy winter coat and you won’t have to get out the snow shovels. Coming from Iowa, the first time I was caught […]
From the Desk of the Publisher <<< Robin Goldsworthy
Kicking Off the Season in Style Steve and I were out of town from Friday – the kickoff to the holidays at the Montrose Shopping Park – until Sunday. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to attend the tree lighting and accompanying festivities hosted by the Montrose Shopping Park Assn. However, Mary O’Keefe did a fine job […]
In brief
Christmas Parade Planned The Montrose Christmas Parade, supported by the City of Glendale and several sponsors, takes place on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 6:10 p.m. Off-ramp Cleanup The monthly cleanup of the La Crescenta Avenue 210 freeway off-ramp is Saturday, Dec. 3. Volunteers meet at the 2700 block of Altura Avenue at 7:30 a.m. for […]
A First Place Summer Robot Win
By Mary O’KEEFE Clark Magnet High School Circuit Breakers robotics team 696 is getting ready, along with thousands of other high school robotics teams, for this year’s FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robot competition. The description of the type of game in the competition will be released on Jan. 7, 2023. […]
Strong Finish for CVHS Boys’ Cross-Country
The Crescenta Valley High School boys’ cross-country team finished third in the Division 1 state cross-country championships on Saturday, Nov. 26 at Woodward Park in Fresno. This is the first time in program history that Crescenta Valley has reached the podium in the state championship meet. Individually, Parker Simmons finished third in the race with a […]