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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Small Business Saturday was Nov. 25 and across the country, including in Montrose, shoppers showed their support for “mom and pop” businesses. “We’ve seen so many folks in the store sharing the love of shopping small and supporting our bookstore with a purchase, including meeting NY Times number one authors and […]
A Flurry of Events Kicks Off the Holidays I made time on Friday evening to head over to the Montrose Shopping Park to usher in the holiday season with the tree lighting at Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard. Hundreds turned out for the festive event, which included dignitaries like parade grand marshal Steve Pierce […]
I know I write a lot about how climate change is affecting the oceans, but in the next few weeks I would like to concentrate on trees. My dad had a tree service when I was growing up. I used to go with him to give “estimates” on trees to be cut but many times […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Plaid Friday and the lighting of the Montrose Christmas tree have been popular family events for years and on this past Friday, Nov. 24, it was no exception. Hundreds of people listened to the Hummingbird Conservatory Carolers while preparing for the ceremony to begin. The Glendale Fire Dept. was on hand […]