By Mary O’KEEFE A Park Needs Assessment workshop sponsored by the Crescenta Valley Town Council will be held on Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Rosemont Middle School auditorium. The County of Los Angeles is in the process of studying park and recreation facilities to better understand how to improve, expand and […]
On January 6, at about 4:43 a.m., Glendale police officers responded to Blue Eyes Optical, located in the 120 block of West Wilson Avenue, regarding a commercial burglary in progress. On arrival, officers located the front window of the business smashed and the interior ransacked. Investigation revealed, a witness heard a noise and then alarm activation. […]
’Tis the season to be kind! Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center once again adopted its neighborhood school Cerritos Elementary School for the holidays. Hospital employees shopped for each of the 439 students. From Transformers action figures to Princess Play-Doh sets, every child received a gift.
By Mary O’KEEFE Recently the concerns of pedestrian safety vs. skateboarders were brought to the attention of the Montrose Shopping Park Association. A close encounter between local resident Kim Mattersteig and a skater highlighted several issues the shopping park has had with those skateboarding down the sidewalks along Honolulu Avenue. Mattersteig wrote a letter, which […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police met with residents from the Crescenta Valley, including Sparr Heights and far north Glendale, on Monday night at the First Baptist Church of La Crescenta. Officers explained crime trends in the area, shared how law enforcement responds to certain situations, presented information about Proposition 47, and told residents what they […]
Glendale Unified School District has developed and implemented action plans to properly protect the district’s students, staff and facilities in anticipation of the upcoming El Niño. Plans include immediate response with trained personnel to secure school facilities that may be impacted by heavy rain, wind, flooding and mudslides. Kent Smith, the district’s director of Facilities […]
With more than 35 volunteer medical professionals, Armenia Fund and Glendale Adventist Medical Center (GAMC) wrapped up a successful week-long medical mission to the Noyemberyan Hospital, located in Armenia’s northeast Tavush region. The medical mission is a result of the special partnership between Armenia Fund and Glendale Adventist Medical Center with the aim of establishing […]
By Jason KUROSU In June, Glendale voters will decide whether to repeal the city’s Utility Users Tax as a recent petition required the Glendale City Council to place the initiative on an upcoming ballot. The petition was circulated by local residents who want to rein in city spending and taxation, while city officials say repealing […]
By Jason KUROSU Glendale’s women are better educated and those employed full-time earn more than Glendale men, according to a new study being conducted by the city in conjunction with Mount Saint Mary’s University in Los Angeles. The report, which was funded by Glendale’s Commission on the Status of Women, analyzes where women rank in […]
The City of Glendale is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer Recruit now through Dec. 11. The Glendale Police Dept. is one of the top law enforcement agencies in California. As a member of the GPD, applicants who are accepted and hired will receive top salary and benefits, a flexible work schedule, opportunities for […]