By Mary O’KEEFE Since the implementation of parklets, or Glendale’s al fresco dining program, local restaurants were given a lifeline when restrictions were imposed due to COVID-19 with most people seeming to enjoy outdoor dining. Recently, though, there has been a difference of opinions between the board of directors of the Montrose Shopping Park Association […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Harvest Market in Montrose has been many things to many people, from a place for kids of all ages to promote their business during Young Entrepreneurs to the location of a marriage proposal [in 2016] but at its base is its sense of community. The Harvest Market is one of the […]
Inching Our Way Toward ‘Normal’ On Friday, I had the opportunity to gather, in person, with my fellow Kiwanians at our weekly meeting in Glendale. For over a year we met virtually just about every Friday at noon. While it was a welcome way to stay connected – especially with some of our members who […]
“Don’t knock the weather; nine-tenths of the people couldn’t start a conversation if it didn’t change once in a while.” ~ Frank McKinney Hubbard, 1868-1930, American journalist, humorist and cartoonist The words “summer” and “hot,” based on where you live, are synonymous. Merriam (and Webster, too) give the meaning “…suggesting a particular quality…” It’s doubtful […]
Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday morning, July 31. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to capture the morning light […]
By Justin HAGER State Senator Anthony Portantino delivered big last week for Southern California’s trademark film and television industry after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 144, legislation by Portantino that authorizes a $330 million expansion of California’s film and television tax incentive program. It’s the largest expansion of the 12-year-old program since 2014, when […]
July 25 Big Tujunga Canyon Road/Trail Canyon in Angeles National Forest, the back passenger side window was smashed and several items were stolen from a vehicle between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. July 22 600 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, a woman allegedly removed the magnetic security tags off of handbags […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Jan. 24, 2011, Lang Patrick Martinez walked into the former Orchard Hardware Supply [3100 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta] and stole several items. He got into his vehicle and drove away. A California Highway Patrol unit attempted to stop Martinez’s vehicle but he did not pull over and a chase ensued. […]
Gang Member Arrested for Possession of Ghost Gun / Female Arrested for Narcotics On July 22 just after 1:30 a.m., a Glendale police officer on patrol observed a vehicle traveling northbound on Brand Boulevard at a high rate of speed. The officer conducted a traffic stop and contacted the driver, later identified as 31-year-old Tigran Tsaturyan […]
3,058 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County and 7 New Deaths The Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health (Public Health) confirms 3,058 new cases of COVID-19, marking the third day in a row with more than 2,500 cases reported in a day. Over the last four days more than 10,000 cases […]