On Friday, Nov. 21, at approximately 2 p.m., an unknown woman stole a wallet from a victim shopping at a grocery store in La Cañada Flintridge. At 2:27 p.m. the female suspect (pictured below) used the victim’s stolen credit card to make a $2,000 cash advance at a bank in Montrose. The suspect made two […]
The California Wildlife Conservation Board has awarded a grant to the National Forest Foundation for $1.245 million to assist with ecosystem recovery efforts on the Angeles National Forest. The project will be implemented throughout the Big Tujunga Canyon Watershed which is located just north of Sunland and Tujunga within the ANF and portions of the […]
Today, Tuesday, Rep. Adam Schiff, a former federal prosecutor who recently urged the Department of Justice to help fund local police departments’ purchase of small body-worn cameras in order to increase transparency, decrease tensions between police and community members, and create a record of events, released the following statement: “Last night, following the decision of […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police are asking for the public’s assistance with any information leading to the identification of a shoplifter that stole merchandise from Victoria’s Secret in the Glendale Galleria mall. On Oct. 24 at 1:30 p.m., a woman described as 45 to 52 years old, 5’5″ to 5’8″ tall with dark hair and […]
Plans are being finalized for the annual Montrose Glendale Christmas Parade, a holiday tradition in the foothills. By Mary O’KEEFE The 38th Annual Montrose Glendale Christmas Parade is quickly approaching and the grand marshal has been announced: it is Johnny Harrison. Anyone who has, or had, a child in the Glendale Unified School District will […]
By Jason KUROSU Captain, a 16-month-old black Labrador, worked hard on a recent Wednesday afternoon, even though much of his work time was spent lying on the floor of the Foothill Retirement Home in Tujunga. “Believe it or not, he’s working,” said his trainer, Judy Reilly, a volunteer with Guide Dogs of America. Wearing his […]
From the Prom Plus Board Prom Plus would like to thank the community for its support of the recent Prom Plus Holiday Boutique. The community has always been very supportive of the organization in its efforts to give Crescenta Valley High School students a safe place to go after prom. The cost of the event […]
By Isiah REYES The second annual Foothills Life Walk on Nov. 16 encouraged high school students to come out and learn about local community organizations, as well as giving them the chance to win a car. Two groups of students, one from Verdugo Hills YMCA and the other from La Cañada City Hall, began walking […]
By Jason KUROSU The Glendale Unified School District board of education approved a number of Measure S funded projects at various school sites during its Nov. 18 meeting. Measure S projects have included new facilities and increased infrastructure throughout the district. Alan Reising, administrator of the Measure S Facilities, Planning, Development & Support Operations, presented […]
By Jason KUROSU The Montrose/Verdugo City/Sparr Heights Neighborhood Association (MVSNA) held its annual meeting Thursday night with the primary topic being the pros and cons of Sparr Heights becoming a historic district. Lorna Vartanian, chair of the Glendale Historic Preservation Commission, visited residents at the Sparr Heights Community Center and explained the process that a […]