By Ted AYALA Supporters of Stengel Field scored a victory on Tuesday when the Glendale City Council approved a motion authorizing the transfer of maintenance, operation and management responsibilities from the city to the Glendale Unified School District (GUSD). The field has been a cornerstone of local baseball since its construction in 1949. It was […]
By Jason KUROSU The Crescenta Valley Drug and Alcohol Prevention Coalition (CVDAPC) held a strategic partners meeting at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Friday morning, a meeting meant to attract both current coalition members and possible future members to the cause, as the coalition tries to heighten awareness of youth drug and alcohol abuse. Of the […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN Actors for Autism, a Glendale-based organization dedicated to training and supporting students with autism who are interested in film and television production, is holding an event honoring actor Joe Mantegna. The event, titled “Reach for the Stars,” will be held on Oct. 2 at Rockwell Table & Stage in Los Feliz. The […]
Ushering in the fall is the CV Town Council annual pancake breakfast taking place on Saturday morning. By Mary O’KEEFE There is something about eating a good pancake breakfast with neighbors that Crescenta Valley members love. Organizations throughout CV have found this is a great way to bring the community together while raising funds at […]
By Ted AYALA Glendale drivers received the dubious distinction last month of having been rated among the worst drivers in the nation, according to a study published by Allstate Insurance. Included in the report was a five-point list of suggestions to improve driving safety. At the very top? Eliminating distractions while driving. In case any […]
By Ted AYALA Glendale City Council voted on Tuesday to renew the Glendale Beeline’s operational analysis contract to the firm that had conducted prior analyses of the system in 2008 and 2010. That firm, Dan Boyle & Associates, Inc. of San Diego, edged out four other firms that had been competing for the Beeline contract […]
Journey back in time on Sept. 21-22 at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica as State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara presents the Los Angeles premiere of their critically acclaimed production of “An American Tango – Veloz and Yolanda,” the true-life story of the most famous ballroom dancing couple of all time, Veloz and Yolanda, […]
Gen. Eugene Tattini, who has served for the past 12 years as deputy director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., will begin his retirement on Sept. 20. His successor, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Larry D. James, will assume his duties on Sept. 23. The deputy director functions as JPL’s chief operating officer […]
The Glendale Historical Society’s 2013 Home Tour, to be held Sunday, Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature five distinctive pre-1920s houses located in one of Glendale’s earliest and most architecturally diverse neighborhoods: Casa Verdugo. One of the highlights of this year’s tour is a 1907 Mission Revival house designed by noted […]
Inaugural Golf Classic to Benefit St. James, Holy Redeemer St. James Elementary and Holy Redeemer Middle schools are holding their first golf tournament to raise funds for campus improvement projects. Spots are still available for the inaugural golf classic that will be held on Friday, Sept. 13 at the Angeles National Golf Club in Sunland. […]