By Ted AYALA Glendale boys and girls of all ages – be they naughty or nice – enjoyed an early visit from Santa Claus who took a break from his workshop at the North Pole to sit in as guest of honor at the city’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony at city hall on Wednesday. Approximately […]
By Mary O’KEEFE After 36 years with the Glendale Police Dept., the last three as chief of police, Ron DePompa is retiring from the force. DePompa actually retired in February but was hired by the City of Glendale to stay on while the search was undertaken for his replacement. In October, Robert Castro was announced […]
Sunday at the Hollywood Lutheran Church the public is invited to attend a memorial gala, featuring a wine reception, musical performances, an educational update on the state of HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles by the Medical Director of the Rand Schrader Health & Research Center, LA County’s largest HIV clinic, and a special guest speaker. Hosted […]
Thousands are expected to converge on Honolulu Avenue for the traditional holiday event. By Jason KUROSU The 37th annual Montrose Glendale Christmas Parade will once again come to dominate Honolulu Avenue, leaving every tree wrapped in lights and the sidewalks from Rosemont Avenue to Verdugo Road occupied by onlookers. The parade will begin at 6 […]
By Mary O’KEEFE President Barack Obama was in the southland on Monday and Tuesday, in part to help raise money for future Democratic campaigns. Then there was the visit to DreamWorks Animation in Glendale. A very relaxed President Obama addressed the audience of DreamWorks employees. He spoke of the film industry and how Hollywood has […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The inaugural Glendale Elks Lodge holiday boutique was held on Nov. 16 at the lodge providing a variety of vendors offering every type of ware for savvy shoppers. The boutique was held inside the spacious quarters, easily housing the 19 participating vendors and the many shoppers eager to get a jump on […]
Glendale Police Dept. has been awarded a $228,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year long program aimed at preventing deaths and injuries on local roadways through special enforcement and public awareness efforts. The grant received by Glendale PD will aid in the city’s ongoing effort to improve traffic safety […]
Thanksgiving Day is filled with love, laughter and family, but it is also the leading day of the year for home fires. The Glendale Fire Dept. encourages the community to keep safety in mind this holiday season. These simple tips are a great way to be safe while preparing a beautiful holiday meal: • Stay […]
By Jason KUROSU Since his appearance in 2012 and subsequent forays into Glendale, Meatball the bear has become a popular figure, embraced by locals and animal advocates alike. Not only is Meatball the centerpiece for Glendale’s float in this year’s Rose Parade, but Lions, Tigers & Bears, a nonprofit animal sanctuary which Meatball calls home, […]
Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre (PBDT), formerly known as the Media City Ballet Company, brings “A Holiday Nutcracker Festival” to the Alex Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 1. PBDT is kicking off the holiday season with an all day festival open to the public. Sponsored in part by the Glendale Downtown Merchants Association, the festivities will include […]