Memories, Determination Drive Genocide March

Memories, Determination Drive Genocide March

By Jason KUROSU On Friday, April 24, the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, an estimated 130,000 people flooded the streets of Los Angeles, embarking on a six-mile trek from Sunset Boulevard and Western Avenue in Little Armenia to the Turkish Consulate. The Greater Los Angeles area contains the largest Armenian diaspora in the United […]

A Bright Future Out of Darkness

A Bright Future Out of Darkness

By Mary O’KEEFE “Our message after 100 years is simple: We will never forget.” That message from Congressman Adam Schiff and shared by his representative Mary Hovagimian perfectly expressed the theme of the ceremony at the Armenian Sisters Academy on April 23. The ceremony began with students, staff and guests respectfully entering the school, all […]

City Leadership Sworn In

By Jason KUROSU Ara Najarian has been chosen as Glendale’s next mayor, garnering support from his colleagues at a Monday night event at the Glendale City Council chambers. The event was an official adoption of the April 7 municipal election results. Najarian, who succeeds fellow council member Zareh Sinanyan as mayor, said his third mayoral […]

Weather in the Foothills

“Behold, my friends, the spring has come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!”- Sitting Bull It rained! Saturday brought cool temperatures and showers to the foothills. They were brief, but dropped a needed .28 inches of rain. By Sunday, “the itsy […]

From the Desk of the Publisher

From the Desk of the Publisher

Good-bye to an Old Friend Sometimes despite your best efforts it feels like you’re getting beat up by life. As most of you might remember I returned home last week from being in New Hampshire to care for my sister. At the end of two weeks, it was obvious that she still has a struggle […]

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Planned this Weekend

The Glendale Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on May 1, 2015, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol […]

Big Rig Accident on 210 and Waltonia

Updated 9:30 Los Angeles County Fire and California Highway Patrol have responded to a big rig accident at Waltonia Drive and La Granada Way. According to CHP, a big rig lost control while traveling on the transition from the northbound 2 freeway to the westbound 210 freeway when it drove off the road way.  The […]

Foothill Entry Sign Design

 The City of Glendale has partnered with the Friends of North Glendale to create welcome signs on Foothill Boulevard. The signs would be placed at the City of Glendale entry points of Lowell Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue.  The City of Glendale is seeking input from North Glendale residents and businesses to ensure the art is […]