GPD Reports

Arrests for Reckless Driving and Street Racing – Vehicles Impounded The Glendale Police Dept. has a zero-tolerance policy regarding reckless driving and illegal street racing. Those arrested for such offenses will have their vehicles impounded. The below list includes those who have been arrested locally for reckless driving and participating in an illegal speed contest (racing) […]

BREAKING: Air 5 Crashed Near San Gabriel Reservoir

BREAKING: Air 5 Crashed Near San Gabriel Reservoir

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department helicopter Air 5 has crashed near the San Gabriel Dam with five people onboard, according to a LASD spokeswoman. The crash occurred at near mile marker 21.7 and was called into the San Dimas LASD office at 4:58 p.m. this afternoon. All five people have been transported to the hospital. […]

A Ride to Remember

A Ride to Remember

Two local car icons are honored in tribute ride throughout the Crescenta Valley. By Mary O’KEEFE On Saturday, about 400 vehicles gathered at the Regal/United Artists theaters in La Cañada to take a last ride to memorialize and honor Rick Chew and Victor Luchessi, two well-known “gear heads” who were also strong community supporters. Both […]

Ukrainian Resolve

Ukrainian Resolve

It is a disquieting fact that we tend to find villains more interesting than their victims – in fiction and in reality – but the Nuremberg Trials revealed that in real life criminals and murderers are invariably colorless individuals who lack personality as well as compassion and conscience. It is their victims who frequently display […]

Schiff Responds to President Zelenskyy’s Address to Congress

On Wednesday, Congressman Adam Schiff issued the following statement after President Zelenskyy delivered an address to Congress: “President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to Congress was powerful and moving. And the images he displayed once again exposed the depravity of Russia’s war against Ukraine. When this conflict is finally over, the scenes of demolished Ukrainian cities and […]

Public Invited to Reopening of the Stone Barn

Public Invited to Reopening of the Stone Barn

By Justin HAGER After decades of planning and an unwanted visitor knocking on the door in the form of the 2009 Station Fire, the City of Glendale will finally host the grand opening of the Stone Barn Nature Center this weekend. On Saturday, March 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a celebration more than […]

In brief

CVTC Meets Tonight, Thursday The general meeting of the Crescenta Valley Town Council is tonight, Thursday, March 17 at 7 p.m. The in-person meeting will be held at the American Legion Hall, 4011 La Crescenta Ave. For Zoom information, email contact@thecvcouncil.com. Off-ramp Cleanup Date Change The monthly cleanup of the La Crescenta Avenue off-ramp of […]

WEATHER IN THE FOOTHILLS <<< SUE KILPATRICK

“Those who wish to pet and baby wild animals love them. But those who respect their natures and wish to let them live normal lives love them more.” ~ Edwin Way Teale                                                            “Mommy, where do the birdies go when it rains?” I remember asking that very question when I was a little girl. I […]

FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER <<< ROBIN GOLDSWORTHY

The Time Is Almost Here On Saturday, I had the pleasure of going to the “test day” at Gus and Andy’s Kitchen & Bar at the former site of Rocky Cola. The event was a chance for the staff at Gus and Andy’s to test out their skills for invited guests who came in to […]

Crime blotter

March 13 4500 block of Viro Road in La Cañada Flintridge, the back slide door was open, a bedroom window was smashed and several dresser drawers were pulled open at a home. Nothing was reported stolen at the time. The burglary occurred between Feb. 13 and March 13. March 12 2500 block of Foothill Boulevard […]