By Mary O’KEEFE A recent study in the UK found that eating ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of cancer. Breakfast cereals, mass-produced bread, ready meals, ice cream and ham were among the foods in the study. The study was funded by Cancer Research UK and the World Cancer Research Fund and researchers were from […]
Gearing Up for the Big Depart Last week, if you remember, was quite busy. On Wednesday (seems it’s always on a Wednesday) a trespasser made his way onto the campus of Crescenta Valley High School. Carrying a large duffel bag, the man – who was identified as Brandon Santora, 41, of Torrance – caused a […]
Jazz Night in the Café The community is invited to Jazz Night in the Café featuring the award-winning CV Jazz Band. The event takes place on Friday, Feb. 10 from 7 – 10 p.m. at the Crescenta Valley High School café located at Glenwood and Prospect avenues in La Crescenta. Tickets are $15, which includes […]
By Lucian KUGLER Two weeks ago, the world honored Holocaust Remembrance Day marking the 78th anniversary of the Soviet liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp in Nazi-occupied Poland on Jan. 27, 1945. What was found there, committed at the hands of the German Reich, was so appalling and so unfathomably evil that the Soviet Union, […]
The Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California has announced that internationally acclaimed and award-winning entertainer Kev Orkian will serve as the master of ceremonies at the Elevate Gala that will be held on Sunday, March 19 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. “I am thrilled to serve as the master of […]
Members of the Glendale Teachers Association have issued a “no-confidence” vote on Glendale Unified School District superintendent Dr. Vivian Ekchian. Results of the vote were shared with GTA members on Monday, Feb. 6, and with the Glendale Unified School District Board of Education on Tuesday, Feb. 7. Ekchian was hired to serve as superintendent of […]
This week Senator Anthony J. Portantino introduced Senate Bill 323, a bill that addresses the need for emergency safety procedures for IEP (individualized education programs) students. “Our priority is always student wellbeing,” stated Senator Portantino. “School safety and emergency plans should be all inclusive that requires careful planning and coordination. Special needs of students with […]
Jan. 30 3900 block of Alta Vista Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, a man reported that while he was inside his residence his wife saw an individual looking into their home through a rear sliding glass door. A review of surveillance footage revealed two unknown suspects climbing over a side gate into the backyard. Suspect […]
Valentine’s Day will be celebrated this Saturday in Montrose with the Montrose Shopping Park’s traditional event featuring “Charlie Chaplain” handing out long-stemmed roses to visitors along Honolulu Avenue. Everyone is invited to shop local and get that perfect Valentine’s Day gift and enjoy fine dining at one of the many local restaurants. For shoppers who […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale police substation that was located at 3808 Ocean View Blvd. in Montrose has been closed. The station opened in 1996 in partnership between the GPD and Montrose Shopping Park Association as a way to improve community safety. MSPA paid the rent and utilities for the building. In 2013 renovations were […]