From the Desk of the Publisher

Out in the Cold? Not Allowed This week, with little notice, the Powers That Be (capitalized for importance) declared that due to increased COVID-19 numbers in the County of Los Angeles, in-person dining at restaurants, wineries and breweries would be prohibited as of 10 p.m. on Wednesday night. Happy Thanksgiving. I was concerned when the […]

Stronger Together, Local Schools Fill Pantry and Provide Gift Baskets

Stronger Together, Local Schools Fill Pantry and Provide Gift Baskets

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY It started with the idea of baskets – specifically Thanksgiving baskets. Alexandra DiRuscio, PTA president of Glenoaks Elementary School, with her PTA members was considering creating Thanksgiving meal baskets for those in need within their school community. Knowing that the Glendale Unified School District works closely with families in need, DiRuscio called […]

One Arrested for Burglary and Burglary Tools

On Nov. 18 just after 4 a.m., a patrol officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Bel Aire Drive and Western Avenue on a vehicle for having tinted front windows and no front or rear license plates. The officer contacted the driver, identified as 19-year-old Omar Brito of Los Angeles, for the violations. […]

Supervisor Barger Opposes Unnecessary Restrictions

To prevent unnecessary hardship for residents and businesses throughout Los Angeles County, Supervisor Kathryn Barger will oppose the Dept. of Public Health’s decision to prohibit outdoor dining and further restrictions including another Safer at Home Order, instead calling to align with the State of California’s health orders. “These proposed measures by the Dept. of Public […]

Modified Health Officer Order Restricting Dining

As new COVID-19 cases remain at alarming levels and the number of people hospitalized continue to increase, the Los Angeles County Health Officer Order will be modified to restrict dining at restaurants, breweries, wineries and bars as the five-day average of new cases increased to more than 4,000 cases. The modified order will take effect […]

BREAKING NEWS: State Issues Limited Stay at Home Order to Slow Spread of COVID-19

In light of an unprecedented, rapid rise in COVID-19 cases across California, Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Dept. of Public Health (CDPH) today, Thursday, Nov. 19, announced a limited Stay at Home Order requiring generally that non-essential work, movement and gatherings stop between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. in counties in the purple tier. […]

American Legion Holds Groundbreaking

American Legion Holds Groundbreaking

  By Mary O’KEEFE The organization that helps so many celebrated those who support it when it broke ground on long-awaited work on its parking lot. Last week, on Veterans Day, the American Legion Post 288 broke ground for the reconstruction of its parking lot located adjacent to the lodge on La Crescenta Avenue. “We […]

Bolder Crime Happening in the Area

Bolder Crime Happening in the Area

This story was updated on Nov. 30 By Mary O’KEEFE There have been several incidents in the Glendale and Montrose areas that have been receiving the attention of the public and local leaders. At Harvest Market on Sunday a man refused to wear a mask, which is an LA County Public Health Order, and subject […]

Local Woman Remembered

By Julie BUTCHER On Tuesday night, the Glendale City Council voted unanimously on the placement of a memorial bench and plaque and the planting of an Eastern Redbud tree near the children’s area in Brand Park to honor the memory of Lauren Anne Muñoz Geoghegan. Lauren Anne Muñoz Geoghegan was murdered, along with her partner […]

From the Desk of the Publisher

I cannot believe that we’re already getting ready for Thanksgiving! And how different will this year’s celebration be compared to previous years? Not only are we being instructed on how many people we should have in our homes but we’re also advised to just take the whole thing outside (if possible). Since for many of […]