Student Summit Shares Information on AIDS and HIV

By Mary O’KEEFE The 11th Annual San Gabriel Valley HIV/AIDS Action Summit was held Monday at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. The purpose of the summit was to promote public health policy advocacy and to provide a global update on the disease. Local schools, including those from Glendale, La Cañada and Crescenta Valley high schools, attended […]

Burglary Series Suspects Arrested

On Oct. 12 at 12:26 a.m., Glendale police officers responded to the 900 block of West Glenoaks Boulevard regarding a burglary that had occurred. Citizens in the area witnessed the suspects burglarize a local business and informed the police department of the incident. The Glendale airship located the suspect vehicle and ground units followed the […]

Witnesses Sought in Fatal Traffic Collision

The Glendale Police Dept. is asking for assistance from the community in locating witnesses to the fatal traffic collision that occurred on Oct. 11 near the intersection of Verdugo Road and Windsor Road in the City of Glendale.  At approximately 2:07 p.m. on Oct. 11, a traffic collision occurred between a 1998 black Mercedes E320 […]

Weather in the Foothills

“Only you can prevent forest fires!” ~ Smokey Bear, USFS Yep, we are the problem! You can blame climate change, blame the drought, blame the power companies, blame the Santa Ana winds or lightning strikes but, according to the U.S. Forest Service, humans are responsible for more than 95% of wildland fires. The tradition of […]

Filling Bowls with Soup and Support

Filling Bowls with Soup and Support

By Lori BODNAR Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church hosted its 11th annual Empty Bowls event on Saturday to support Friends in Deed, an organization that helps the homeless. Adults who attended the charity fundraiser paid $20 ($15 for kids) to receive a beautifully decorated handmade pottery bowl then fill it with soup. Many local restaurants […]

Witnesses Sought in Fatal Car Collision

Corrected name of deceased: The Glendale Police Dept. is asking for assistance from the community in locating witnesses to the fatal traffic collision that occurred on Oct. 11 near the intersection of Verdugo Road and Windsor Road in the City of Glendale.   At approximately 2:07 p.m. on Oct. 11, a traffic collision occurred between a […]

Crescenta Valley Detectives Seek Public Assistance in Identifying La Cañada Flintridge Burglary Suspects.

On Wednesday Sept. 4 around 8:30 a.m., two suspcts were seen burglarizing vehicles in the  1900 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge. The suspects stole property from the vehicles and then used the credit cards to purchase items from Rite Aid and CVS in Los Angeles.   Those with  have any information can contact Detective […]

Late Start for School is Signed by Governor

Late Start for School is Signed by Governor

By Julie BUTCHER “My concern is how it will affect zero period in high school,” said parent Leanne Levine, a parent of a senior in high school. Her concern is regarding SB 328, legislation adopted this week that will force schools to start later in the morning. SB 328, sponsored by State Senator Anthony Portantino, […]

Flood Control Maintenance at Dunsmuir

By Mary O’KEEFE Trucks have been driving up and around New York and Pennsylvania avenues making their way to the Dunsmuir Sediment Placement Site since August. Sometimes there are many trucks, and sometimes only a few, but the fact is residents will be seeing them for several more weeks. The trucks are hauling sediment from […]

IN Brief

CV Sheriff’s Support Group c omedy Night on Oct. 20 On Oct. 20, the CV Sheriff’s Support Group is hosting a Comedy Night Fundraiser with an all-star line up that is sure to be a blast. The CV Sheriff’s Support Group helps maintain the important connection between the community and Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept. The […]