Tackling Crime Topic of Conversations

By Mary O’KEEFE Two recent community meetings highlighted how law enforcement was working with other agencies and the community to help combat burglaries and other crimes in the area. The first meeting took place on Feb. 28 and was held at the La Crescenta Library. It was led by members of the Crescenta Valley Town […]

Attempted Robbery in Galleria

EDIT: Number of suspects in custody updated from three to one.    An attempted robbery occurred today Saturday at Bhindi Jewelers in the Glendale Galleria at approximately 2:47 p.m. The suspects attempted a “smash and grab” type robbery according to Sgt. Dan Suttles, Glendale Police Dept. A security guard surprised the suspects and fired one […]

LCHS Student Arrested

A La Cañada High School student was arrested on Tuesday by LASD for making criminal threats against the high school. Sgt. Chu, LASD-CV Station, confirmed that the arrest was made and there was enough concern to take the student into custody.

Raising a Glass and Shopping at the Spring Wine Walk

Raising a Glass and Shopping at the Spring Wine Walk

The MSPA is preparing for its Spring Wine Walk that showcases the fine establishments in Montrose – and what they’re pouring. By Charly SHELTON It’s that time of year again – time for wine, hors d’oeuvres and shopping in the local businesses in Montrose. That’s right, it’s time for the Montrose Spring Wine Walk, coming […]

Grayson Repowering Project Final EIR Ready for Review

By Brian CHERNICK Glendale Water & Power released to the public late last week the final environmental impact (EIR) report for the pending Grayson Repowering project. The project has received substantial pushback from community members prompting the city to complete a thorough response to the over 1,200 written and voiced public comments regarding the city’s […]

Rent Stability Sought

By Brian CHERNICK A proposed “Right To Lease” ordinance that would require landlords to provide all prospective tenants with a one-year lease along with a possible “Year 2 Option,” which would provide tenants with a forecast into the following year’s rental cost, lost steam during Tuesday night’s Glendale City Council meeting. Currently, Glendale allows landlords […]

Vacant Storefronts and Parking Issues Raised at MSPA Meeting

By Nicole MOORE Vartan Gharpetian, mayor of Glendale, addressed the board of directors of the Montrose Shopping Park Assn. at its March 5 meeting. The mayor listened as board members expressed their concerns about the Montrose Bakery property, which has been vacant for the last two years. The current property owner had plans to renovate […]

New Security Guards at Rosemont Middle School

By Mary O’KEEFE Rosemont Middle School has been dealing with a few rumors that Principal Scott Anderle has been working to clarify. Last Thursday, there was a threat made against the school; however, after an investigation, it was found to be a conflict between three students. One student retaliated against two others by manipulating some […]

CRIME BLOTTER

March 4 2700 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta, a 51-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman both from Los Angeles were arrested for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine and cocaine) and possession of drug paraphernalia after a routine traffic stop at 12:39 a.m. March 2 1300 block of Foothill Boulevard in […]

In Brief

Time to Spring Forward Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 11 at 2 a.m. Remember to move clocks ahead one hour.   Prescribed Burns Planned Over the next few days, the U.S. Forest Service will be conducting prescribed burns in the Angeles National Forest in the Mt. Baldy and Mt. Wilson areas.   Museum […]