By Brandon HENSLEY Going away to college can present students with multiple concerns. One problem that may not be on the forefront of their minds is what to do when an issue of campus safety arises. On Monday, Aug. 10, Crescenta Valley Weekly will hold the first seminar in a series of serious topics concerning […]
The City of Glendale and other cities countywide have seen an increase in catalytic converter thefts. Since January 2015, the Glendale Police Dept. has investigated 28 catalytic converter thefts involving primarily Honda and Toyota sedans. The thefts are occurring mostly during the overnight hours in residential neighborhoods. Thieves typically steal this car part from vehicles […]
On Friday, July 17 detectives arrested 33-year-old Jose Callejas of Glendale for multiple counts of sexual assault on a minor, a 13-year-old female victim from Glendale. Callejas and the minor met in a chat forum online and engaged in conversations that were sexual in nature. The police investigation began on Thursday, July 16 when the […]
By Jason KUROSU The Glendale Unified School District is exploring exchanging property with developers for a new administration building, an idea that board of education members believe will streamline district operations efficiently and prevent a more costly renovation process in the future. At the July 14 board of education meeting, GUSD board members discussed a […]
By Ted AYALA Unforeseen events at Stengel Field forced the city to swallow a significantly higher price tag for the demolition project currently underway at the site. The company awarded the contract to demolish the field’s backstop and grandstand, Triangle Enterprises, Inc. of Burbank, discovered materials containing asbestos at the site, as well as a […]
By Ted AYALA A special meeting convened Tuesday morning saw the Glendale City Council in agreement over potential changes to how decisions are delegated at the Bob Hope Airport’s Airport Authority. The nine members that make up the Airport Authority – which consists of three commissioners each from Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena – would require […]
On Thursday, June 18 at 1:45 p.m., Glendale Fire Dept. received reports of a brush fire at the Mountain Avenue exit off the 2 Freeway in the City of Glendale. Glendale units arrived on scene and discovered a brush fire on the south side of Mountain Avenue across from Glendale Community College. The fire was […]
The Glendale Police Dept. will be conducting a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation on June 22 in an effort to lower deaths and injuries. Extra officers will be on duty patrolling areas frequented by motorcyclists and where motorcycle crashes commonly occur. Officers will be monitoring motorcyclists and other types of drivers for violations that can […]
By Ted AYALA On Tuesday night Glendale City Council approved a contract with Phoenix Decorating Company, paving the way for Glendale’s return to the Tournament of Roses Parade in 2016. The contract with Pasadena-based Phoenix is not to exceed $190,000 and includes a 5% contingency fee. Council on May 5 had appropriated $200,000 for the […]
The Office of the City Clerk is currently accepting applications for the Audit Committee, Building & Fire Board of Appeals, and Historic Preservation Commission. Those interested in applying may download, complete, and print an application form on the City Clerk’s website or pick up an application from the Office of the City Clerk. Anyone interested in applying to be […]