By Mary O’KEEFE The City of Glendale is looking for feedback from the public on the location of its proposed dog park. The City Council approved a design consultant, RJM Design Group, to evaluate the feasibility of developing a dog park. Three potential locations are being looked at including Brand Park south of the Tea […]
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Explorer Academy is a 15-week program where young adults learn more about the sheriff’s department. Once started attendance to the academy is every Saturday. The next academy will be held at STARS Center in Whittier beginning on Saturday, Aug. 26. Completion in the academy is scheduled by Dec. 16. Once […]
With this heat Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest drinking plenty of fluids even for those who don’t feel thirsty. Schedule outdoor activities carefully. Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing and sunscreen. People should pace themselves. There are cooling centers open throughout the area including: The unincorporated area of Los Angeles County – La Crescenta/Montrose. The […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County Fire Dept. responded to a fire at Byblos Mediterranean Bakery at 2948 Foothill Blvd. on Wednesday afternoon, July 12. The call came in of a fire that at first was said to have been contained to the roof; however, it soon spread throughout the restaurant. People who were working […]
Pasadena Heritage, the city’s historic preservation organization, hosted its signature event, the Colorado Street Bridge Party, on Saturday, July 15. It was the first time the gathering has been held in five years. The historic bridge was the site of the event – closed to traffic for the evening – which included live music, food […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley Fireworks event on Tuesday was a success and even bigger than last year, according to organizers. “We are still counting the numbers but it looks to be the largest attendance ever. We estimate well over 3,000 [in attendance],” said Steve Goldsworthy, president of CV Fireworks Association (CVFA). CVFA is […]
All types of cars, food, music and fireworks planned for a big night in Glendale. By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Californians love their cars and at the 28th annual Cruise Night in Glendale on Saturday night, July 15, enthusiasts will get their fill. Whether they love muscle cars, classics or vintage, cars, trucks or motorcycles, all will […]
By Mary O’KEEFE There has been a lot of talk about keeping kids safe in schools but safely getting them there is also very important. That was the subject focused on by Assemblymember Laura Friedman and stakeholders during a press conference on Monday held at Toll Middle School in Glendale. Speeding accounts for nearly a […]
By Mary O’KEEFE There were many important issues discussed at the Tuesday night meeting of the Glendale City Council, including an anti-Semitic resolution denouncing antisemitism and all forms of hatred and prejudice, and the proposal to move from citywide elections to district elections, including having a citywide election for mayor, and also the Beeline contract. […]
I am a dancer – or maybe the better term is was a dancer. Over a year ago I apparently tore the meniscus of my right knee while dancing at a fundraiser. Thankfully it didn’t create immediate pain (unlike when my son Matthew who tore his ACL when he was a kid – he was […]