Residents Warned of Phone Scams

By Mary O’KEEFE Law enforcement cautions the public to be alert and aware of phone scams that have been occurring recently in the area. Glendale police responded to a call this week when a resident received a phone call stating the person owed money for missing jury duty. The caller claimed to be a lieutenant […]

Hop on Over to the Spring Carnival

Hop on Over to the Spring Carnival

By Mary O’KEEFE The Easter Bunny will be hopping around the foothills this weekend with plenty of time planned at the Sunland-Tujunga Annual Spring Carnival on Easter weekend. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sunland Park will be filled with carnival rides, community information booths and music. And the best part? This year it is free […]

Drayman is Monitored – But Home

By Mary O’KEEFE On April 7, John Drayman was sentenced to 365 days in Los Angeles County jail, with five years probation, and ordered to pay restitution to the Montrose Shopping Park Assn. On Tuesday, he was released from county jail with an ankle monitor and allowed to go home. Alyce Russell, former president of […]

Multi-vehicle Crash on Honolulu

By Mary O’KEEFE Update April 11 One female driver was transported to the hospital for observation after a multi-vehicle accident occurred on Thursday on Honolulu Avenue at Verdugo Road. No other injuries were reported. At about 2 p.m. a male driver in his 80s in a pickup truck traveling eastbound on Honolulu Avenue was stopped […]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

OPINION After over two years of covering the story about John Drayman being charged with embezzlement, it has finally come to an end with his sentencing on Monday – well at least a part of the story has concluded. There will still be stories when he is released, and more than likely some follow up, […]

Relay to Bring Awareness, Education and Community Support

Relay to Bring Awareness, Education and Community Support

The annual event promises a time of fun, reflection and celebration. By Mary O’KEEFE This weekend hundreds of community members will begin a 24-hour walk that is meant to bring awareness, show solidarity and help support those with cancer, their caregivers and research. Organizers have described Foothill’s Relay for Life as a unique event. Participants […]

Drayman Sentenced

Drayman Sentenced

By Mary O’KEEFE On Monday morning in L.A. Superior Court, Dept. 102, former City of Glendale councilman and mayor John Drayman was sentenced to 365 days in Los Angeles County jail and five years probation in addition to paying restitution after pleading guilty on March 12 to embezzlement, giving false statement to the California State […]

Businesses Old, New and Moving Along Foothill

Businesses Old, New and Moving Along Foothill

By Mary O’KEEFE Businesses along Foothill Boulevard offer a variety of choices. A consumer can grab a quick bite at a fast food restaurant then work it off at a gym. They can drop their computer off at a repair shop and get their nails done next door. One can find new businesses sprouting up […]

Questions on Common Core and Local Control Funding Answered at Forum

By Mary O’KEEFE Public schools are seeing some significant changes with the end of categorical funding and Common Core entering the school system. The changes have created some confusion and many parents have questions as to what this will all mean to their children. These new programs will be discussed on Saturday at the Fourth […]

Casa Córdoba Visits Spain

Casa Córdoba Visits Spain

By Mary O’KEEFE Casa Córdoba Restaurant has temporarily closed its doors while its owners and two chefs travel to Spain to explore new Spanish cuisine and renew old relationships. The restaurant prides itself on authentic Spanish cuisine and owners Chris and Jeannie Bone will be going to Spain with their chefs to learn about new […]