Pancake Bliss I was talking recently to a reader (and supporter) who shared with me the untimely death of Al Kallis. The name may not be familiar, but his story will surely resonate with most of you. Al (and his wife Trudy) was an early investor in the International House of Pancakes. Back in 1958 […]
Anyone who has been outside lately has probably had this experience: You are hanging out with friends in the backyard as the sun is slowly setting and temperatures are becoming pleasant. You are enjoying a nice meal or just sitting on a porch swing and talking to friends when you find yourself scratching your ankles. […]
CVCA to Meet Tonight The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its meeting tonight, Thursday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting will include discussion on local issues as well as an opportunity for Foothill area residents to bring their own concerns. Contact the CVCA at crescentavalleycommunityassn@gmail.com with questions and for Zoom meeting information. On the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE If businesses could be comfort food, Bob Smith Toyota would be meatloaf and mac ‘n’ cheese. For over three decades the Bob Smith business has been in the 3300 block of Foothill Boulevard. But Bob Smith Toyota is not just a business – it is a family. Mike Smith, former owner of […]
Aug. 17 3000 block of Evelyn Street in La Crescenta, deputies responded to a witness who reported seeing four males wearing ski masks exiting an unknown vehicle at the location. When deputies arrived they found the rear driver side window had been smashed on the vehicle and the center console had been ransacked. The incident […]
Updates on Local Incidents Travelers along the north Glendale (2) Freeway can still see the remnants of a big rig crash that occurred on Wednesday, Aug 14. Hundreds of boxes of raisins spilled onto the freeway near the Mountain Street exit after the big rig had a front left tire blowout. A second big rig […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Aug. 13 the neighborhood in the 3500 block of Fairchild Street saw Glendale police activity that included a barricade situation. “The individual was wanted for assault charges among other cases in Glendale,” according to a GPD spokesman. When GPD officers attempted to contact the individual, he barricaded himself inside a home […]
In the Aug. 15 issue, regarding the bike plan Councilmember Dan Brotman was quoted as saying, “It’s part of an attack on our school system…” His correct quote is “It’s part of a whole with the attacks on our school system…”
The City of Glendale Public Works Dept. announced the recruitment of two transportation and parking student commissioners to serve as vital voices in the community’s transportation initiatives. This unique opportunity invites dedicated students to contribute directly to shaping the future of transportation and parking policies in Glendale. The selected student commissioners will serve a one-year […]
Held at Healy Hall, the annual event will boost the coffers of local veteran groups. By Hayden FRANKLIN On Friday night, American Legion Post 288 will hold its 12th annual community bingo fundraiser. Bingo night will take place at Healy Hall at Holy Redeemer Church, 2361 Del Mar Ave. in Montrose. The doors will open […]