JPL Invites All Earthlings to Annual Open House

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory invites the public to its annual open house on June 9 and June 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, themed “Great Journeys,” will take visitors on a “ride” through the wonders of space. Highlights include a life-size model of Mars Science Laboratory, the NASA/JPL spacecraft currently bound for […]

Campaigning for the Health of Glendale Kids

Helen McDonagh, owner of Massage Envy Spa of Glendale, inspired by Kim Kardashian’s quip regarding her desire to run for mayor of Glendale, is mounting a faux mayoral campaign. While McDonagh has no interest in obtaining political office at this time, she has her heart set on campaigning for the health and wellness of Glendale’s […]

Open Houses Planned for 710 Debate

By Ted AYALA Area residents are being encouraged to attend a further series of open house events held by the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) to get feedback regarding the 710 Freeway extension, known as SR-710. The proposed extension would see the freeway stretch out from its current end in Alhambra and connect with […]

SoCal Gas Co. Warns Customers of Presidential Scam

Imposters claim President Obama is paying utility bills. Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) is alerting customers to be aware of a scam that has impacted other utility customers in several states across the country. The scam claims that President Barack Obama is providing credits or applying payments to utility bills. In some cases, scammers have […]

Accident Results in DUI Arrest

By Mary O’KEEFE An 18-year-old Montrose girl was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence after a serious traffic collision at Cañada and Country Club on Tuesday at 9:34 p.m. Glendale police officers arrived on the scene and found a vehicle overturned and items scattered all over the street. The driver’s purse was found […]

Opportunist Bandit

The Glendale Police Department and Los Angeles Police Department, Robbery-Homicide divisions are asking for the public’s help in providing information that would lead to the identity and arrest of a robbery suspect who is responsible for over a dozen crimes within the Los Angeles area including robbery and carjacking. On April 15, a female victim […]

Well-Placed Kick Foils Robbery

By Mary O’KEEFE A woman fought back a robbery suspect leaving him bent over and screaming as his attempt to rob her in the Vons Market parking lot failed, according to a Glendale Police report. On May 8 at about 6 p.m., a woman pulled into the Vons Market parking lot at 2039 Verdugo Blvd. […]

Body Left on Angeles Crest Highway Identified

A man’s body that was found on Angeles Crest Highway on May 10 has been identified as Noe Vasquez, 35. “The cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds. It is listed as a homicide,” said Ed Winter, Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office assistant chief. Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station received a call at 5:30 a.m. They […]

Business, Education Top Priorities Says Krikorian

By Jason KUROSU Glendale Unified School District Board of Education member Greg Krikorian recently announced his candidacy for the 43rd district of the Californian State Assembly, running on a platform of job creation and naturally, due to his years on the board of education, increased educational opportunities for Californian students. Krikorian will be running as […]

GEF Looking for Support

By Jason KUROSU The Glendale Educational Foundation continues to look for support for various programs at Glendale Unified School District schools, including the Business Partnership Program, through which financial support is lent by local businesses through donations. “We want to create a synergy with businesses within the community,” said Glendale Educational Foundation President Laurel Patric. […]