THIS IS AN AMBER ALERT MESSAGE FROM THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL. A CHILD ABDUCTION OCCURRED ON MARCH, 25 AT 06:43 AM, IN THE CITY OF SAN JOSE, SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. THE CHILD’S NAME IS GABRIELA QUINTERO, A 12-MONTH-OLD HISPANIC FEMALE. THE SUSPECT IS A HISPANIC FEMALE WITH NO FURTHER IDENTIFYING INFORMATION. […]
NCL’s Glendale chapter was selected as the Community Award recipient for being the best in exemplifying the guiding principles of The Character and Ethics Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to “promoting and building good character and ethical behavior at home and in our community.” NCL Glendale was nominated by Lisa Raggio, senior director, YWCA of […]
To better acquaint our readers with those running for office in the April 2 election, Crescenta Valley Weekly has asked questions of the Glendale City Council and Glendale Unified School District board of education candidates. Below are responses by some of the board of education candidates listed alphabetically by last name. Next week, we’ll spotlight […]
By Ted AYALA Earlier this month, Glendale City Councilmember Ara Najarian was reelected to his seat on the board of directors of the Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA) despite his staunch and often very vocal opposition to the proposed extension of the 710 Freeway. When Najarian’s name was nominated for reelection to his seat in December, […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN With the conclusion of a citywide study, the Glendale Dept. of Water and Power is looking to take the next step to ensure the city’s drinking water is appropriately safe for its residents. The removal of the toxicant in question, chromium-6, is analyzed in the City of Glendale report and will affect […]
By Jason KUROSU On April 2, Glendale’s municipal election will give voters the chance to select from a series of incumbents and new faces vying for positions on the city council, school board and other municipal governing positions. Current city council members Laura Friedman and Ara Najarian are running to renew their seats on the […]
CV Town Council General Meeting The Crescenta Valley Town Council will meet tonight, Thursday, March 21, at 7 p.m. in the La Crescenta Library. On the agenda is the proposed skate park at CV Park presented by L.A. County Parks and Recreation; presentations by several GUSD board of education candidates and candidates vying to represent […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN After 20 years at the Glendale Civic Auditorium, the Glendale Gun Show has been shown the door by the city’s government. In a 3-2 vote, the Glendale City Council approved a measure that terminated the group’s contract with the city and banned the sale of firearms and ammunition on city property. Mayor […]
Tickets now on sale for famed comedy troupe that will appear one night only. On Tuesday, March 19, Chicago’s legendary sketch comedy theatre, The Second City, will appear at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale at 8 p.m. “The Second City: Laughing Matters” will feature some of the best sketches, songs, and improvisations from the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale Latino Association recently held its Community Awards and Installation Luncheon at the Oakmont Country Club. Throughout the year, the GLA supports the community including students at both the high school and college levels. This year they awarded $17,000 in scholarships to local students. The scholarships are given to students who […]