By Michael LEVITSKY In the aftermath of the recent war between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Armenians and other supporters across Southern California have been working on aiding and supporting those affected by the conflict, despite being halfway across the globe. In a recent effort, the Cycling Development Association (CDA), a local non-profit cycling club, partnered with […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Outgoing Crescenta Valley Town Council members won’t get an official send-off until the council’s January meeting, but over Zoom during the Dec. 17 meeting, Charles Beatty and Daniel Kim were serenaded with congratulations and thank yous by other councilmembers. Most notably, Beatty was the recipient of the most praise by everyone over […]
By Mary O’KEEFE According to Vince Ramirez, CHP, around 11 a.m. on Monday a driver of a vehicle traveling westbound on Foothill Boulevard near Pennsylvania Avenue for some reason lost control of the vehicle, hit a median and did major damage to the vehicle and to the Welcome to La Crescenta sign just east of […]
On Monday, Dec. 21 at approximately 10 a.m., officers assigned to the Special Enforcement Detail of the Glendale Police Dept. conducted a probation compliance check at a residence on the 1700 block of East Glenoaks Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers made contact with a resident at the location, identified as 33-year-old Peter Rosado, who was verified […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale Police Officer Akopian was the “cop who shopped” with Jake, a local elementary school boy, at Target recently. Jake was the recipient of a Target gift card as part of the generosity of the GPD, Glendale Association of Realtors and the STAR [Students Training as Role Models] program. Through the STAR […]
Members of the Glendale Teachers Association held a “car parade” on Tuesday, Dec. 15 to raise awareness about concerns surrounding contract negotiation. The main concern, according to GTA President Taline Arsenian, is that the GTA/GUSD Distance Learning contract will expire on Dec. 31. GUSD stated it will continue to work with GTA to develop […]
By Mary O’KEEFE and Charly SHELTON Ask owners of small businesses and they will share their COVID-19 stories of struggle, with some surviving the pandemic and others closing their doors for good. The pandemic has far-reaching effects on every aspect of life. Local independent businesses are part of every community. They donate to non-profits and […]
Officers from the Glendale Police Dept. accompanied Santa Claus as he made his way through the Crescenta Valley on Tuesday evening. Perched on a SWAT vehicle Santa called out to bystanders, wishing all a Merry Christmas. Social media lit up with inquiries – “Did anyone else hear Santa Claus outside?” – from those not expecting […]
In keeping with its pledge to support the humanitarian emergency in Armenia, which has also affected the local community, the Glendale Association of Realtors (GAOR) delivered on Dec. 3 a donation of $120,000 to Armenia Fund for humanitarian aid to civilians impacted during and after the hostilities between Armenia and Azerbaijan that have taken place […]
In a year during which so many favorite traditions and activities have been canceled or postponed, the Adventist Health Glendale Foundation made a special effort to re-create these memory-making events and milestones with “Light Up a Life,” its annual tree-lighting ceremony and fundraiser for the Beyond Loss Bereavement Ministry and Hospice Services. On Thursday, Dec. […]