“When one has tasted watermelon he knows what the angels eat.” ~ Mark Twain Watermelons? Well, let me explain. While driving by the grocery store a few days ago, I was shocked and also a little saddened. The giant green and red watermelon-decorated cardboard produce box was gone from the front of the store. In […]
Athletes from the Crescenta Valley are invited to put on their running shoes and pound the pavement in support of local schools, nonprofits. By Mary O’KEEFE This Saturday the community is invited to run to support Rosemont Middle School. Running the Foothills 5K, sponsored by the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce, will be held on […]
Ride with the Mayor on Sunday Glendale mayor Laura Friedman is hosting Ride with the Mayor, a bike ride through lower Glendale without any hills. The ride begins at City Hall Parcher Plaza on Sunday at 8 a.m. The ride will last about two and a half hours and cover about 10 to 12 miles. […]
By Jason KUROSU Economic fluctuations have left many workers and businesses uncertain at best and out of work at worst and La Crescenta has not eluded these fluctuations. A cluster of new and old businesses in the area is either in the process of being established or suffering from economic woes. A new Trader Joe’s […]
Sept. 18 500 block of Meadow Grove Street in La Cañada Flintridge, several pieces of jewelry were stolen and a safe was found damaged at a residence. Several tools, papers and credit cards were scattered on the floor in front of the safe. The incident occurred between Sept. 16-18. Sept. 17 300 block of Corona […]
By Agnes CONSTANTE Gangs in the San Fernando Valley have long been a problem and to help address the issue, the San Fernando Valley Coalition on Gangs, Pacific Outdoor Living and the Los Angeles Police Department sponsored an event that offered information and ways to prevent gang infiltration. On Saturday – which was also Children’s […]
By Ted AYALA Local residents who patronize the Glendale Beeline will be feeling an extra sting in their wallets in the coming months. City Council on Tuesday night approved rate increases and service reductions to the Glendale Beeline and Dial-A-Ride that have come under heavy scrutiny and criticism from citizens. Though the rate increases were […]
On Wednesday, at 11:19 a.m., Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Marcelo Ruiz and his partner, Reserve Deputy Alfred Danelian observed a woman frantically trying to get his attention as she drove southbound from Foothill Boulevard onto Pennsylvania Avenue. Deputy Ruiz attempted to catch up to her as her vehicle continued to gain speed. Ruiz, realizing […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce is recognizing the good works of local businesses and residents and the surprised recipients now need to decide what to wear to the 2011 Recognition Awards on Oct. 27. Each year the Chamber receives nominations of people from all walks of life with one common goal […]
The Glendale Police Department’s Relay for Life team is holding a dine out fundraiser today, Thursday, Sept. 22 at Giuseppe’s Pizzeria at 2427 Honolulu Ave. and simultaneously across the street at the Wine Cave, 2428 Honolulu. Relay for Life is a fundraising event to support the American Cancer Society and the fight against cancer. http://www.relayforlife.org/index […]