By Mary O’KEEFE It was a surprise to many, to even some of its employees, that Rite Aid at 2647 W. Foothill Blvd. would be closing its doors. A spokesperson from Rite Aid confirmed the last day the store is open is Jan. 15. “Rite Aid regularly assesses its retail footprint to ensure we […]
By Mary O’KEEFE AI (artificial intelligence) is a tool that can be helpful in so many ways. For example, the company Baracoda unveiled BMind, the first AI-powered smart mirror for mental wellness. It can apparently manage stress, soothe anxiety and reduce insomnia. The AI identifies different sentiments and adapts to the user’s mood by providing […]
Muffler Up Southern California, the beacon for warm weather, is experiencing a cold snap. Lately our temperatures have dipped into the high 30s/low 40s ensuring that local residents grab their warm coats, gloves and scarves (also known as a muffler or wrap) before venturing outside. I was watching the news the other day and […]
Unmasking Fraud: Strategies to Detect and Prevent Financial Scams Detective Andrew Lazzaretto of the Glendale Police Dept. Financial Crimes Unit will be making a presentation on how to detect and prevent financial scams on Tuesday, Jan. 16 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the community room of the Glendale Police Dept., 131 N. Isabel […]
By Mikaela STONE On Thursday, Jan. 18, Prom Plus is calling to action the local Glendale Unified School District parent and student community to attend a planning meeting at the Fire House youth center, 2563 Foothill Blvd. on the campus of St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church. The genesis of Prom Plus was an […]
By Mary O’KEEFE In addition to the hundreds of candidates running for office this March, there are a couple of propositions voters will find on the ballot. Prop. 1 is a statewide ballot. It proposes a $6.38 billion bond that will provide funding to build more than 11,150 new behavioral health beds and housing; in […]
Healthy Eating is Not All About Diet Programs, Experts Say By Eliza PARTIKA Diet programs like Noom® and WeightWatchers and pills like Ozempic® have become popular ways to diet and lose weight. While diet programs are acceptable with the guidance of a dietician, experts say there is much more for people to consider if […]
On Sunday, Jan. 7 at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Glendale Police Dept. responded to a commercial burglary in the 500 block of North Glendale Avenue. Preliminary investigation indicates that at least five suspects entered the business. The suspects proceeded to smash glass cases and remove liquor from cabinets within the establishment. The criminal act resulted […]
Dec. 28 4800 block of Fairlawn Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, residents returned home from a vacation to find several rooms in their home had been ransacked. An investigation found that a rear glass window had been damaged. Several items were reported stolen. The residential burglary occurred between Dec. 28 and Jan. 1. 2200 […]
At 10:55 a.m. today, a 4.1 earthquake, located one mile west/northwest of Lytle Creek, 11 miles north/northeast of Rancho Cucamonga in California, could be felt in the Crescenta Valley area according to the Southern California Earthquake Data Center. It was at a depth of 5.4 miles.