Southern California property manager Mike Shaar of SIG Property Management in Glendale is familiar with utility bills. He manages over 150 buildings and each has as many meters as there are units – sometimes more. So when weighing the advantages and disadvantages of solar power, Shaar ran into problems when making a decision. “How do […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON Members of Montrose Church, from June 9 to June 22, served their fellow man through construction projects, healthcare, and AIDS/HIV intervention, all while building relationships with community members in Swaziland. The traveling mission team consisted of 17 members, but the entire Montrose Church congregation contributed to the trip through annual giving, praying […]
By Charly SHELTON The monthly meeting of the Montrose Shopping Park Association was held on Thursday and the big story was the new restaurant in town. Or rather, the new Rest in town. Rest Farmhouse Inspired is a new café and bakery located in the 2400 block of Honolulu Avenue, taking over the location previously […]
On Aug. 14, 1929, the California Highway Patrol was created through an act of the Legislature. The new law gave statewide authority to the CHP to enforce traffic laws on county and state highways – a responsibility which remains in effect today, along with many additional functions undreamed of in 1929. With the merger of […]
A Gem of a Company I had the opportunity on Saturday to stop over at Montrose Travel for the company’s 60th anniversary. What a fantastic party! Plenty of food and beverages, and snow was even brought in for the kids (though I was tempted to take a saucer and make a run myself!). I had […]
By Charly SHELTON Walt Disney World proudly opened “Frozen Ever After,” a new boat ride attraction in the Norway Pavilion of Epcot, late last month. In California, there isn’t room to add a new ride of that size so Disney California Adventure brought in “Frozen,” a stage show, to capitalize on the wave of popularity. […]
Members of the Glendale Police Dept. are growing beards for the month of July as part of a fundraiser to help a Glendale Police Dept. employee. In 1999, Jorge Acevedo was on the road to becoming a police officer, but that dream came to an end the day after Christmas. Acevedo was on his way […]
Updates on Local Projects This week there are several community updates that I’d like to share. Two Strike Park: In June, Los Angeles County Dept. of Parks and Recreation started staking out a new walking path at Two Strike Park. The path would have bisected the existing grassy area. Residents spoke up and worked with […]
Dignity Health-Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center encourages local nonprofit organizations to submit letters of intent (LOI) for the annual Dignity Health Community Grants program, which earlier this year awarded $101,000 to four lead organizations supporting their respective accountable care communities. Dignity Health’s Community Grants Program focuses on awarding funds to provide services to underserved […]
By Pat KRAMER On Saturday, July 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Medical Mission Adventures will hold a free, one-day event providing routine medical, dental and optical checkups to anyone who needs them. This one-time event is courtesy of the Making it Happen ministry of Chapel of the Hills Church at 11120 Oro Vista […]