By Michael YEGHIAYAN The City of Glendale has joined a number of cities across California with the implementation of an ordinance banning the use of carryout plastic bags at large food retailers. The ordinance, which took effect on July 1, will also require smaller food retailers to follow suit at the end of the year. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police are reminding residents if they see anything suspicious they should call the police immediately. There has been an increase in petty thefts from vehicles in the last month within the far north Glendale area. “We had 15 [thefts], two being auto burglaries the rest [appear to be] fishing,” said Officer […]
Guests of the Glendale-Crescenta Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross annual wine, chocolate and cheese tasting event on June 20 were greeted warmly at the picturesque court at the Forest Lawn Museum. Not only was the weather a pleasant temperature, but those from the chapter and the hosting venue were welcoming as well. Ticketholders […]
The Glendale Area Alumnae Panhellenic met recently to install officers for its 2013-14 year. Outgoing President Harriett Rector, Glendale, Phi Mu, conducted the installation ceremony for the following officers: President Deb Ann Orfalea, Glendale, Zeta Tau Alpha; Vice President and Benefit Chair Janice Paul, La Cañada Flintridge, Delta Delta Delta; Secretary Georgine Archer, Burbank, Delta […]
Each June, a new crop of public high school graduates, their family members and counselors, join the Armenian Relief Society of Western USA (ARS) family for an awards night in their honor. The ARS regional executive awards certificates and the ARS chapter executives award the monetary rewards for continued education. This year, the event to […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN Congressman Adam Schiff met on Capitol Hill with a number of local high school students who have been selected to participate in the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, DC. Kevin Lentz from La Crescenta, Markar Agakanian from La Cañada Flintridge, Argeen Ghazarian from Glendale and Kayla Guzman from Los Angeles attended […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It was the type of news that can shock a nation – 19 firefighters had lost their lives while battling a fire near Yarnell, Ariz. Nineteen of the 20-member crew of the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshots, part of the Prescott Fire Dept., died while battling the Yarnell Hill fire on Sunday. The […]
By Jason KUROSU La Crescenta resident and Vietnam veteran Steve Pierce received Veteran of the Year honors at a Veterans Recognition luncheon in Sacramento last week. Pierce was honored by Assemblyman Mike Gatto, who called Pierce “a community leader” and “a true American hero.” Pierce’s military career began with enlistment in the Navy. Eventually, Pierce […]
The Glendale Unified School District is pleased to announce that Lynn Marso has been appointed Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services. She will begin her new position on July 1, 2013. Marso has been part of the GUSD family for the past 28 years. She was a teacher and Teacher Specialist in the District for 17 years […]
There will be no construction closures during the July 4th holiday, July 3 at 6 a.m. through July 5 at 11:59 p.m. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to implement the closures listed below as part of a project that is constructing a truck lane on southbound I-5 between Pico Canyon […]