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 Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday morning, June 3. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to capture the morning light […]

Officer Involved Shooting in Burbank Leaves One Dead

The Burbank Police Dept. and California Dept. of Justice continue to investigate an officer involved shooting that occurred on May 27, which resulted in the death of one man. On May 27 at about 4 p.m., the Burbank Police Dept. received a phone call from a man claiming he was in a vehicle in the […]

CVHS Ends Comedy Sportz Season with Big (Intentional) Laughs

CVHS Ends Comedy Sportz Season with Big (Intentional) Laughs

By Lucian KUGLER On Friday evening, May 26, Crescenta Valley High School (CVHS) held its final Comedy Sportz match of the semester in the school’s Underground Theatre. Comedy Sportz, a competitive improvisational comedy show, has become a staple of CVHS’ entertainment repertoire, showcasing the talent and comedic timing of its student performers. Comedy Sportz is […]

Jefferson Elementary Readies for Toppling of Cereal Boxes

Donated boxes of cereal line the campus of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in Glendale. Parents, students, police officials, and school staff are ready to take part in the fundraiser that involves the toppling of the cereal boxes in a domino like fashion.

A Celebration of Fatherhood and Community

A Celebration of Fatherhood and Community

The Verdugo Woodland Dads’ Club Presents: Fathers’ Follies – “Frozen Things” By Lynn SHER Members of the Verdugo Woodlands Dads’ Club are busy this week with final rehearsals for the annual show of Fathers’ Follies. This year’s production, “Frozen Things,” is an amalgamation of the beloved Disney movie “Frozen” and the equally adored streaming series, […]

Protest Expected as City Proposes Rate Increase

By Mary O’KEEFE Residents of the City of Glendale still have time to send a formal letter of protest regarding a proposed increase in solid waste rates. A public hearing will be held on June 6 at 6 p.m. at the City of Glendale council chambers, 613 E. Broadway, floor 2 in Glendale. The letter […]

WEATHER WATCH <<< TAKING A LOOK OUTSIDE OUR WINDOW

By Mary O’KEEFE While I was writing the articles about Artificial Intelligence (AI) it was difficult not to jump into the world of science fiction because sci-fi writers have been warning us forever of this coming gift/threat combination. From “2001: A Space Odyssey” to “Star Trek” to “Terminator” – and beyond – we all know […]

From the Desk of the Publisher <<< Robin Goldsworthy

A Whirlwind Week On Thursday last week, I was invited to a very special luncheon: the 70th anniversary of Las Candelas, a philanthropic organization that provides “volunteer service and financial assistance to improve the lives of children and youth in vulnerable situations and to support awareness of their mental health needs” (according to its website). […]

Memorial Day Observed

Memorial Day Observed

By Mary O’KEEFE In 1865, Senator Charles Sumner referred to President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address as a “monumental act.” He said that Lincoln was mistaken when he stated “the world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here.” Instead, Sumner said, “The world noted at once what he said, and will never cease […]

Foothills Pride 2023 Celebrates 3rd Anniversary with a Community Festival

ST Forward will present the 3rd Annual Foothills Pride festival ‪on Saturday, June 3 at Sunland Park, ‪8651 Foothill Blvd. in Sunland ‪from noon to 4 p.m. Foothill residents will come together to celebrate LGBTQ+ neighbors and to assert LGBT+ people’s right to thrive, be respected, protected and loved in every community. The festival has […]