Two Arrested for Sleeping Overnight in Church

Leslie Jenei                       By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police officers arrested two men who were apparently sleeping in a church for several weeks without the permission of the pastor, according to a police report. Thomas Smith, 54, and Leslie Jenei, 60, were arrested on Monday after […]

Fatal Accident on ANF

Fatal Accident on ANF By Mary O’KEEFE The L.A.County Coroner’s Office as released the identity of a man who was found inside his car that plunged over the side of the Angeles National Forest Highway near Mt. Gleason Road earlier today. Andrew Searcy, 25, of La Mirada, was pronounced dead at the scene. “The vehicle […]

Allegations Raised Against Mt. Gleason Teacher

Allegations Raised Against Mt. Gleason Teacher By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles Unified School District has released a statement concerning allegations against at teacher at Mt. Gleason Middle School in Tujunga. “As a result of recent allegations, a teacher has been removed from Mt. Gleason Middle School. The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is working with […]

Frisbee Golf Comes to Verdugo Hills Golf Course

By Jason KUROSU The Verdugo Hills Golf Course hosted a Frisbee golf tournament on the  evening of Feb. 3 in what will be one of perhaps a series of such tournaments at Verdugo Hills in the foreseeable future. With about 50 people in attendance, a doubles tournament which Frisbee golf organizer Gary Sandoval called a […]

Council Learns of Drop in City’s Investment Portfolio

By Ted AYALA The message from City Treasurer Ron Barucki to the City Council was serious but not dire when he announced to the City Council on Tuesday of a drop in value in the city’s investment portfolio. The portfolio closed the second fiscal quarter at $396 million, down $2 million from the end of […]

from the desk of the publisher

Reeling, Recovering as a Community As I write this, the funeral for 15-year-old Drew Ferraro is drawing to a close in Tujunga. The service was attended by hundreds for a boy who felt there was nothing left to live for. This was an incredibly difficult story for us to tell our foothills neighbors. Information was […]

Weather in the Foothills

“The substance of winds is too thin for human eyes, their written language is too difficult for human minds, and their spoken language mostly too faint for the ears.”  – John Muir The storms this winter have been evasive, especially in terms of rainfall. Several attempts have been made to deliver, but sadly lacking in […]

Valley View Students Define Love

By Misty DUPLESSIS Every February, supermarket entrances are filled with delectable chocolates, plush stuffed animals and heart-shaped knick knacks, all shining with red and pink colors in celebration of Valentine’s Day. For many, this day is an excuse to show someone they care by presenting a card or displaying a thoughtful gesture. For Valentine’s Day, […]

IN Brief

Recognizing Teenage Red Flags The CV Armenian Community & Youth Center’s Outreach Committee is hosting a panel discussion, “How to Identify & Respond To Teenage Red Flags” tonight, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the center. Panelists include Rev. Father Ghevont Kirazian, Nora Chitilian, M.S., licensed marriage & family therapist and Armineh Alexan Papazian, principal, […]

Portantino Introduces Legislation to Hold Rapists Accountable

Assemblymember Anthony Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge), has introduced AB 1682, his latest effort to ensure that rapists are ultimately caught and convicted in California. “Under current law, there is a 10-year statute of limitation for the crime of rape.  AB 1682 deletes this arbitrary time limit and will provide that those who sexually […]