Newsom Introduces Homeless Encampment Fund

By Eliza PARTIKA Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the introduction of a $350 million Encampment Resolution Fund, the first of its kind to assist California cities with the underlying issues causing homeless encampments and help unhoused people get back on their feet. Newsom emphasized that four years ago no funds were directed specifically […]

How Ceramics Can Help with ADHD

My name is Armand DesHarnais and I’m opening a studio at 1740 Broadview (at Ocean View Boulevard) in January. I’d like to tell you a little about myself and how Filthy Habit and I have a little different outlook. I have ADHD and my work in ceramics has been, for many years, not just a […]

Crime blotter

Dec. 1 Big Tujunga Canyon Road in Angeles National Forest, after a hike a woman returned to her vehicle and discovered her wallet had been stolen. She began receiving notices from her credit card company regarding fraudulent charges. The theft occurred between noon and 2:30 p.m.   Nov. 30 600 block of Foothill Boulevard in […]

CVCA Discusses Several Projects at Last Meeting of Year

By Eliza PARTIKA   The Crescenta Valley Community Association (CVCA) held its final meeting of the year on Nov. 30. The group discussed the lack of action by the City of Glendale in protecting Rockhaven, a historically significant property, and expressed concern that winter rains could further damage the buildings that still have open roofs […]

Neighborhood Associations Consider Pros and Cons of Districts

Neighborhood Associations Consider Pros and Cons of Districts

By Eliza PARTIKA As Glendale City Council delays its decision to the November 2024 ballot on district-based elections, neighborhood associations are considering the pros and cons of the remaining proposed maps after months of community outreach by the city. Stephen Meek, president of the Adams Hill Neighborhood Association, said he feels constructing districts that meet […]

From GUSD

Dear GUSD Students, Employees, Families, and Community, GUSD is currently investigating a cyber security incident impacting multiple district information technology systems. We will continue to keep our community updated as new information becomes available. As a precaution, we are asking students and employees not to use district computers and Chromebooks until further notice.  We apologize […]

Deputies Arrest One for Drug Possession in La Cañada Flintridge

On the evening of Nov. 29 around 4:50 p.m., Deputy Aleksanyan saw a red Lexus ES-350 driving with expired registration on Foothill Boulevard. He conducted a traffic stop at Foothill and Castle Road. When deputy personnel approached the vehicle, a narcotic pipe was in plain sight on the dashboard. The occupants of the vehicle were […]

Holiday Songs, Tree Lighting and More at Library

Holiday Songs, Tree Lighting and More at Library

Community invited to annual tree lighting.  By Robin GOLDSWORTHY   Contrary to the song, on Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. the weather outside is not expected to be frightful when community supporters turn out for the annual tree lighting ceremony at the La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd. With temperatures expected in the mid-60s, it […]

Council Approves GWP Rate Increases

By Mary O’KEEFE   Glendale City Council began its meeting on Tuesday on a positive note by honoring the Glendale High School (GHS) volleyball team’s CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) championship win. Coaches Marji Keyfauver and Bill Whiting were at the meeting along with the girls’ volleyball team to receive the proclamation. The GHS team is […]