VIDEO: Swing Dance
Video of last year’s swing dance at CVHS.
Human Remains Identified
By Mary O’KEEFE The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office and sheriff’s detectives Homicide Unit have released the identity of the bodies found in unrelated discoveries in the Angeles National Forest. On Jan. 19, the body of a man was discovered in the Big Tujunga area near mile marker 2.72. Officials have identified the man as […]
Barbara Garrone Portantino
From Anthony Portatino: Sadly, I share the news that my mother Barbara died Friday. She was 81 years old and she had a very full life. Barbara maintained her positive spirit to the end. Many of you met her during her visits to California, were extremely kind to her while she was here, continued […]
UPDATE: MSR Responds to Four Stranded Hikers
UPDATE: Four hikers were found safe and uninjured by Montrose Search and Rescue in the Strawberry Peak Trail area. The four men had gone off the trail and found themselves stranded early in the evening on Sunday. “Originally one [of the men] had a cellphone that worked [for a short time] and was able to […]
Community Alert from GPD: Restaurant Patio Furniture Stolen
On January 7, from 4:00 AM to 6:00 AM, two male suspects removed all of the patio furniture and propane heaters from an open, unlocked restaurant patio in the 2100‐block of Verdugo Blvd. They made three loads, leaving for 30 minute intervals. It is believed they are utilizing a white passenger van, possibly […]
Hit-and-Run Bill Introduced
Assemblyman Mike Gatto introduced legislation today to help curb the epidemic of hit-and-run offenses in Southern California. Currently, motorists who flee the scene of an accident can simply “run down the clock” to avoid any liability whatsoever. If a motorist is not identified (which is often very difficult) within three years, the motorist cannot be prosecuted. Gatto’s bill […]
Nominations Open for Women of Courage Award
The City of Glendale Commission on the Status of Women is currently accepting nominations for outstanding women from our community to be honored at the Ninth Annual Jewels of Glendale Award Luncheon on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at the Oakmont Country Club. Members of the community are welcome to nominate deserving women for 2013 Jewels of Glendale: Women of Courage Award. These are […]
Former Parks & Recreation Director Henry Agonia Passes Away
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of former Glendale Parks and Recreation Director Henry R. Agonia. He passed away on January 18, 2013 in Sacramento. Henry was born in Garden Grove, California on May 20, 1942. He dedicated his career to serving the public and protecting parkland. He was respected amongst many […]
IN Brief
Date Correction: CVWD Meeting The Crescenta Valley Water District will be hosting a community meeting tonight, Thursday, Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. This meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss with staff members the upcoming construction of an eight-inch water main on the 3000-3100 blocks of Santa Carlotta Street and Cloud Avenue between Paraiso Way […]
Plastic Bag Ordinance Passed
By Ted AYALA The days of that scourge of the sewer drain, that trusty companion of dog owners everywhere, the plastic shopping bag, are numbered in Glendale. In a final vote taken Tuesday night, Glendale City Council voted in favor of banning the plastic shopping bag in the city. By January 2014, retailers across the […]