By Nicole MOORE This year’s 23rd annual Turkey Trot, hosted by the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge, takes place this morning, Thanksgiving. It is the perfect event for anyone looking for fresh air and family fun before Thanksgiving feasts and festivities. This year’s event is anticipated to have 1,500 participants and will begin at […]
The Glendale Police Dept. has been investigating an attempted murder involving a Glendale man who slashed his estranged wife’s throat. The following day, investigators learned the suspect had committed suicide by running in front of an Amtrak commuter train in the City of Glendale. The stabbing incident occurred last Sunday, Nov. 20 at approximately 5:49 […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Just before noon today, Monday, Nov. 21, Glendale police and fire departments responded to a call concerning a pedestrian that was struck by a train at Doran Street and San Fernando Road in Glendale. “Officers found a deceased [adult] male,” said Sgt. Robert William, Glendale police spokesman. The man appeared to intentionally […]
UPDATE Nov. 21 at 2:15 pm The stabbing on Sunday night seems to be related to a domestic violence issue. The victim was estranged from her husband. The GPD consider the husband a suspect. The investigation is still “very active.” Correction: William stated earlier the victim was in her 30s but she is 50. […]
Congratulations to Brandon Lee, Harry Leon and Aram Ordubegian who were the top three vote-getters in this year’s Crescenta Valley Town Council elections. Alternates are (tied for first) Kyle Studebaker and JoAnn Stupakis and third is Charlie Beatty. Statistically this is how it lined up: 1st: Harry Leon, 28% 2nd: Aram Ordubegian, 19.2% 3rd: Brandon […]
The Glendale Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying the below individual involved in a shoplifting case. NEED TO IDENTIFY – TARGET THEFT On Wednesday, Sept. 21. the listed male was inside the Target located at 241 S. Central Ave. in Glendale. He selected approximately $550 in various merchandise that he placed into […]
Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer and Representative Adam Schiff (all D-Calif.) today introduced legislation to permanently halt efforts to claw back reenlistment bonuses and benefits paid to National Guard service members a decade ago. Defense Secretary Ash Carter has ordered a temporary suspension of all collection efforts and committed to establishing a streamlined process […]
Traditional festivities launch the holiday season in the Montrose Shopping Park. By Nicole MOORE On Nov. 25 starting at 5:30 p.m., White Friday, a unique shopping event held in the Montrose Shopping Park, will offer attendees holiday cheer and discounted prices by local businesses. In recent years, the Montrose Shopping Park Association established this event […]
By Nestor CASTIGLIONE Verdugo Hills Golf Course (VHGC), wedged between La Tuna Canyon and Tujunga Canyon roads, will soon be no more. Local residents and golf enthusiasts have until Dec. 31 to tee off at the facility. After that date the VHGC will be closing its doors. The course was originally founded and opened by […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Crescenta Valley community assembled at Two Strike Park in La Crescenta on Friday for the annual Veterans Day ceremony. After the presentation of colors and the national anthem performed by Malia Chock, four local women veterans – Nancy Sumner (Air Force), Megan Rodriguez (Air Force), Ellen Romaine (Army) and Claudia DeLeon […]