Neighborhood Watch captains and leaders needed

By Mary O’KEEFE “While the spirit of neighborliness was important on the frontier because neighbors were so few, it is even more important now because our neighbors are so many.” ~Lady Bird Johnson Although the former First Lady was not speaking specifically about Neighborhood Watch Program, at the quote’s heart is neighbor helping neighbor – […]

City wrap

Registration closes for Assembly race Glendale voters in the 43rd Assembly District have until the close of day Monday to register for the special election to choose a successor for Paul Krekorian. Krekorian was elected to the Los Angeles City Council. There are four candidates on the ballot to succeed him in the April 13 […]

Arbor Day: Celebrate volunteerism

By Geghard ARAKELIAN Members of the community are invited to come out to Two Strike Park at 5107 Rosemont Ave. this Saturday, March 27 at 9 a.m. to celebrate Arbor Day. The event’s theme this year is volunteerism. Local officials say that volunteerism is a relative theme given how members of the community have had […]

IN BRIEF

IN BRIEF City plans 24-hour line Glendale residents will have a 24-hour city access telephone number within about 30 days, the council decided Tuesday, March 16. The line is intended to offer live operators for emergency calls on weekends and evenings, and will be manned by existing staff. There is no added cost figure at […]

Every 15 minutes at CVHS

By Mary O’KEEFE On Wednesday, CV High School juniors and seniors stood at the side of Ramsdell Avenue and watched a drama unfold. The players were classmates, some covered in fake blood, some crying and others lying in silence. The scene was a staged accident and the students were actors playing roles they hope will […]

Speed subject of CVTC meeting

By Brandon HENSLEY In what many residents hope to be a starting point, it was revealed the speed limit on Waltonia Drive in Montrose will soon be radar-enforced to 25 mph, according to L.A. County Department of Public Works officials at the March 18 Town Council meeting in the La Crescenta Library Community Room. Tim […]

Down for the count

My Thoughts, Exactly Down for the count by Jim CHASE Last week, I was sifting through the usual stack of bills and other postal debris that finds its way into our mailbox each day, when one envelope in particular caught my eye. Could it be? Had my long-awaited United States Census 2010 form arrived? The […]

Tune into DePompa speaking on the CV drug problem

By Mary O’KEEFE At today’s Glendale City Council meeting Glendale Police Chief Ron DePompa will be speaking on the subject of drugs, specifically heroin, in Crescenta Valley. “Each area of the city has its own unique characteristic,” DePompa said.  “But the area now has gang activity which is relatively new to the area.” The gang […]

J’s Maintenance chooses a PHAT solar solution

J’s Maintenance, a leading business in the Crescenta Valley, has taken a big new step in energy efficiency by making a commitment to a 21kW solar power plant for its headquarters on Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta. PHAT Energy, also a locally based company, was selected to design, build and warranty the solar electric generator. […]

Elks to host car show

Auto enthusiasts are invited to attend the Glendale Elks Annual Charity Car Show being held on Sunday, March 21 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The annual event, now in its fifteenth consecutive year, draws car buffs from throughout Southern California. There is no admission charge for the public. Prizes will be awarded to autos […]