Arts and Crafts Festival Returns to Montrose This Weekend

Arts and Crafts Festival Returns to Montrose This Weekend

By Mary O’KEEFE The 39th Annual Montrose Arts and Crafts Festival will be held this weekend along Honolulu Avenue in the Montrose Shopping Park. The arts and crafts event is one of the oldest of its kind in California and the largest public event in Glendale, according to the Montrose Shopping Park website. The Montrose […]

On the Verge of a New Era

By Mary O’KEEFE “And now for some introductory remarks.” This is how Senator Richard Blumenthal opened the recent hearing on artificial intelligence – AI – that saw Sam Altman, OpenAI and ChatGPT CEO, testify. Blumenthal paused for a recording to give his opening remarks. “Too often we have seen what happens when technology outpaces regulation, […]

Arrest Made in Sunland-Tujunga Vehicle Fires

By Mary O’KEEFE The Los Angeles Police Dept. has made an arrest of an alleged arsonist who set fire to over 20 vehicles in the Sunland Tujunga area. “[LAPD] became aware of suspicious auto fires in the foothill area,” according to an LAPD spokesman. LAPD worked with LA City Fire Dept. arson investigators and, through […]

Crime blotter

May 26 Big Tujunga in Angeles National Forest, a woman said she parked her vehicle at the location and, when she returned, the vehicle was missing. She had locked her vehicle and had her car keys in her possession. Her purse, which contained several credit cards and personal information, was in the vehicle. She found […]

In brief

 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 […]