GPD Seeks Person of Interest in Fatal Hit-and-Run Investigation

Detectives with the Glendale Police Dept. are releasing newly found video of a person of interest in the fatal hit-and-run collision that struck 72-year old Novar Ismailyan. On Dec. 21, at approximately 7:20 p.m., the Glendale Police Dept. received several 9-1-1 calls reporting that a woman had been hit by a car at the intersection […]

$50,000 Reward Offered in Fatal Hit-and-Run

The City of Glendale is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of a hit-and-run driver who fatally struck an elderly woman.     On Dec. 21 at approximately 7:20 p.m., the Glendale Police Dept. received several 9-1-1 calls reporting that a woman had been hit by a car at […]

Car Smashes into La Canada Home

  By Robin GOLDSWORTHY An unexpected guest surprised La Canada residents  in the 5600 block of  Ocean View Boulevard on Sunday afternoon when a late model sedan slammed into a  home. “I was in another room watching TV when I heard a loud crash,” said Rayyan Ibrahim, son of the homeowners. “I looked out the […]

Public’s help sought in fatal hit and run

On Dec. 21, at approximately 7:20 p.m. the Glendale Police Dept. received several 911 calls in regards to a woman who had been hit by a car at the intersection of Glenoaks Boulevard and Linden Avenue.  When the officers arrived they discovered the woman who had been hit was deceased.  The vehicle that had hit […]

City Council ‘Gassed Up’ About Energy Solutions

By Julian MITCHELL The Glendale City Council met Tuesday for its last meeting of 2018 where clean energy solutions proved to be the evening’s most discussed issue. By a vote of 4-1, the council approved an environmental impact report of the Scholl Canyon Landfill in preparation for a possible power plant in the Scholl Canyon […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Dec. 16 600 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada, a vehicle was vandalized with a long scratch on the passenger side door  between 5 p.m. and 5:40 p.m.   Dec. 15 2200 block of Montrose Avenue in Montrose, sunglasses and a parking gate opener were stolen from an unlocked vehicle at 6:30 a.m.   […]

LASD, School Admins Investigating Problematic Post

By Mary O’KEEFE A social media post on Tuesday has had a lot of parents, and community members, concerned about possible robberies at the Ralph’s Marketplace in the 2600 block of Foothill Boulevard. According to the post, up to 15 students from Rosemont Middle School were the victims of robbery by six to eight students […]

Families Turn Out for Food and Toy Drive

By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley Sheriff Station’s Annual Food and Toy Drive on Saturday helped the holidays be a little more cheerful for about 70 families. The annual event, which partners the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept. and LA County Parks and Recreation, was a celebration that included breakfast, toys and a visit with Santa. Families […]

Still Welcome but No More Sign

Still Welcome but No More Sign

By Mary O’KEEFE The embattled Welcome to Glendale sign at Lowell Avenue on Foothill Boulevard has been removed – permanently – by the City of Glendale. A couple of years ago, the City of Glendale partnered with the Friends of North Glendale to create and install Welcome to Glendale signs on Foothill Boulevard. There were […]

Montrose Glendale Christmas Parade Volunteers Honored at Glendale City Hall

Montrose Glendale Christmas Parade Volunteers Honored at Glendale City Hall

Longtime parade volunteers recognized at council meeting. By Julian MITCHELL The Glendale City Council honored four members of the Montrose Glendale Christmas Parade Association at its meeting on Tuesday. Montrose Glendale Christmas Parade Association board members Chris Waldheim, Steve Pierce, Joe Pardo and Cheryl Davis received commendation by Mayor Zareh Sinanyan for their work in […]