A Day to Remember

By Mary O’KEEFE Memorial Day is Monday. But before the picnic baskets are packed and the barbecues are fired up it is important to take some time to remember what the day is really about. “It is a time to remember,” said Ken Jury. Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, is a day of […]

CHP Officer Struck

By Mary O’KEEFE A California Highway Patrol officer from the Altadena Station was struck by a vehicle traveling on the Ventura (134) Freeway on Tuesday afternoon. Officer J.D. Fields was transported to a local hospital with major injuries including a fractured femur and wrist after an SUV hit his motorcycle. On Wednesday he underwent surgery […]

Proposal Pondered by City Council

By Ted AYALA At Tuesday’s council meeting Glendale Water & Power proposed an initiative to conduct a pilot scale study to surmise the possibility of removing nitrates from the water well in the Rockhaven property purchased by the city in 2008 under the aegis of former councilmember John Drayman. Peter Kavounas, assistant general manager of […]

WEATHER IN THE FOOTHILLS

By Sue KILPATRICK Washington D.C., May 5, 1868 General Orders No. 11 Headquarters Grand Army of The Republic “The 30th day of May is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or other decorating, the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion [The Civil War] … and […]

Social Hosting Not Socially Acceptable

Spring brings big events for our high school seniors. Crescenta Valley and Clark Magnet high schools are graduating their senior classes on Thursday, June 16 and this weekend is CV High School’s senior prom. Being a big deal for the kids, among the many questions pondered are dresses, shoes, transportation and, what I think is […]

IN BRIEF

GAMC to Celebrate Cancer Survivor Day with Keynote Speaker Dallas Raines Overcoming cancer means more than surviving. It offers an opportunity to see life, love and friendship in a new and more meaningful way. Join Glendale Adventist Medical Center on June 3 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for their annual luncheon and Flame of […]

Local Civil War History Shared at Crescenta Valley Park

It wouldn’t be argued that the foothills hold some history, but many would be surprised to know the amount of Civil War history inherent in the founding of the area. On Armed Forces Day and the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the Little Landers Historical Society organized From War to Reconciliation: Moving On and […]

Drayman Served with Lien

By Mary O’KEEFE Former Glendale City Councilmember John Drayman received notification that National Fire Systems and Services of Glendale has placed a mechanic’s lien just shy of $100,000 on his Montrose condominium. A mechanic’s lien is placed on a property by a contractor, sub-contractor or supplier who has not been paid. National Fire had been […]

Bear Trouble Prompts Forum

By Jason KUROSU In April, a black bear reportedly ate four chickens at Bonita Vista Drive in La Cañada. On May 14, another bear was seen at Pine Lawn Drive and Pine Cone Road in La Crescenta. To address these sightings, field questions and provide information, a public forum was held at the Crescenta Valley […]

CRIME BLOTTER

May 24 Foothill Boulevard and Gould Avenue in La Cañada Flintridge, a 22-year-old Camarillo man was arrested on suspicion of possession of psilocybin (mushrooms) after his vehicle was stopped at 2:29 p.m. 4700 block of Alminar Avenue in La Cañada, the driver’s side front window was smashed and a global positioning system was stolen forma […]