By Mikaela STONE La Crescenta Presbyterian Church is preparing to welcome the community to its inaugural Fall Carnival. Church members are also heralding the season of autumn as they welcome a new pastor – Mouris Yousif – who comes from New Jersey. A team of volunteers from within the church are hoping to reintroduce […]
From the Glendale Police Department and Los Angeles County Police Chief’s Association: On July 18, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County approved a new set of bail schedules for suspects arrested in non-violent felonies and misdemeanor crimes. The new bail schedule, slated to take effect in LA County on Oct. 1, will dictate […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The neighbors in the 3000 block of Frances Avenue have been voicing their concerns regarding a new neighborhood business. U Matter Luxury Resort purchased a home on a large parcel in the area and has created an oasis for “detox.” “We are a wellness center,” said Prescilla Cardenas, spokesperson for U Matter […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Friday, Sept. 8, was Star Trek Day. I had no idea it was Star Trek Day until a fellow Trekkie reached out to share the celebration. Quite honestly I thought every day was Star Trek Day because there is not one day that I don’t see a reminder of one of its […]
Patriot Day 2023 I had the privilege on Monday, Sept. 11 – Patriot Day – to take part in the annual 9/11 Motorcade that remembers, honors and respects the memory of those who perished on Sept. 11, 2001. The motorcade was the creation of the CV Chamber of Commerce and one of its longtime members […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The 10th Annual Patriot Day Motorcade made its way through the Crescenta Valley and La Cañada Flintridge on Sept. 11. “Remember Honor Respect” was the focus of the motorcade – to remember the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. These included not only those who died on that day – Sept. 11, […]
Community Fun at ‘Touch A Truck’ On Saturday, Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., those who are fascinated by (or just interested in) the big trucks that are seen throughout the area can visit the annual “Touch A Truck” event at the Elks Lodge in Glendale. Admission is free to this family event. […]
Sept. 9 2600 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta, an employee reported that a man/suspect came into his business and sat down on a chair next to the store’s entrance. He reportedly remained seated for a few minutes then got up, walked toward the cashier and “without hesitation” reached into a tip jar that […]
Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in an In-N-Out Burger parking lot. On Sept. 6 at about 7:10 p.m., Burbank police officers saw a black Mercedes-Benz SUV speed away from the area of In-N-Out Burger (761 N. First St. in Burbank). Officers attempted to stop the vehicle; however, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Residents of Glendale have until Sept. 28 to submit their own designed district map for the Glendale City Council to consider and present at its fourth public hearing on Oct. 10. The City has been considering moving to district elections from the present citywide elections. Many cities have already transitioned to district […]