Teen Struck in Crosswalk, Driver Charged With Felony DUI

By Mary O’KEEFE On Friday, Aug. 23, at 7:53 p.m. Glendale police officers responded to a call regarding a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian, a 13-year-old boy [at first reported as a 12-year-old], was crossing Verdugo Road, 2801 Verdugo Road, in a marked crosswalk when a vehicle, described as a […]

Weather in the Foothills

“The summer days are fading, as they must. From endless hours to short and fleeting light their wild and unchained days depart…” ~ Shannon Georgia Schaubroeck, The End of Summer The length of daylight is slowly changing. Simply put, it is getting dark at an earlier time. Or, not to mince words, I detest dark […]

A Party Benefitting Hearts and Minds

By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale Central Park was the site of a party on Saturday that was good for one’s heart and mind. “We have free healthy food and healthy cooking demonstrations,” said Kristine Kelly, senior communications director, American Heart Association. The event was a Wellbeing Block Party and was Glendale’s first as part of the […]

Celebrating Historic Anniversary at Iconic Location

Celebrating Historic Anniversary at Iconic Location

By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley’s 135th anniversary celebration will be held at St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church on Sept. 21. The church has a rich history in the Crescenta Valley and its selection as the place to hold the anniversary celebration was obvious. Although the event is sponsored by Los Angeles County […]

In Brief

Back To School Night Crescenta Valley High School back to school night is tonight, Thursday night, Aug. 29. Come out for the Prom Plus BBQ starting at 4:45 p.m. in the quad. Band and dance programs will perform. The official kick-off will occur at 5:45 p.m. with AFJROTC presenting colors and Charismatics singing the national […]

Water Rates on the Rise for CVWD Customers

By Mary O’KEEFE On Tuesday the Crescenta Valley Water District board of directors voted to approve Resolutions 746 and 745 with a 4-to-1 vote. This means CVWD customers will be seeing a rate hike starting Sept. 1. According to CVWD, a water bill for a typical resident with a 3/4-inch meter using 17 units of […]

Bill Would Help GCC with Financial Loss

On Wednesday, SB 568, authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino passed the Senate Education Committee and is headed to the senate floor for final action. SB 568 would help Glendale Community College offset revenue losses associated with closing on April 24. April 24 is the day the worldwide Armenian community commemorates the Armenian Genocide.  […]

Eagle Rock Fire Update

Update Eagle Rock fire as of 6:49 PM  An evacuation  center has been established at the Glendale Civic Auditorium for those evacuated due to the Eagle Rock  fire. The Civic Auditorium is located at 1401 Verdugo Road in Glendale.    Update on the Eagle Rock fire. As of 6:29 p.m.: There is a mandatory evacuation […]

Boy Injured by Suspected Drunk Driver

On Aug. 23,  at 7:53 p.m., Glendale officers responded to Glorietta Park (2801 Verdugo Road) regarding a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Preliminary investigation revealed the driver of the 2009 Subaru BRX was traveling south bound Verdugo in the No. 1 lane and failed to stop for the 13-year-old pedestrian in the marked crosswalk. A […]

BREAKING: 12-year-old Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle

By Mary O’KEEFE   Glendale police responded to a call at 7:53 p.m. tonight [Friday] concerning a young pedestrian that had been struck by a vehicle in the 2800 block of North Verdugo Road, near Glorietta Park.   The 12-year-old pedestrian was transported to the hospital in serious condition.   The driver of the vehicle […]