Crime blotter

Dec. 1 Big Tujunga Canyon Road in Angeles National Forest, after a hike a woman returned to her vehicle and discovered her wallet had been stolen. She began receiving notices from her credit card company regarding fraudulent charges. The theft occurred between noon and 2:30 p.m.   Nov. 30 600 block of Foothill Boulevard in […]

CVCA Discusses Several Projects at Last Meeting of Year

By Eliza PARTIKA   The Crescenta Valley Community Association (CVCA) held its final meeting of the year on Nov. 30. The group discussed the lack of action by the City of Glendale in protecting Rockhaven, a historically significant property, and expressed concern that winter rains could further damage the buildings that still have open roofs […]

Neighborhood Associations Consider Pros and Cons of Districts

Neighborhood Associations Consider Pros and Cons of Districts

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 […]

From GUSD

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 […]

Deputies Arrest One for Drug Possession in La Cañada Flintridge

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 […]

Holiday Songs, Tree Lighting and More at Library

Holiday Songs, Tree Lighting and More at Library

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 […]

Council Approves GWP Rate Increases

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 […]

Keeping the Spirit Going of Small Business Saturday

Keeping the Spirit Going of Small Business Saturday

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 […]

FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER <<< Robin Goldsworthy

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 […]