The County of Los Angeles Parks system will close Sunday, August 20 and Monday, August 21 due to Hurricane Hilary. Out of an abundance of caution, all LA County Parks, buildings and facilities will remain closed, including, but not limited to: Picnic Shelters Playgrounds Multi-use Trails Restrooms Botanical Gardens and Arboretums Lakes and Swim Beaches […]
Dear Friends, As Los Angeles County prepares for Hurricane Hilary to arrive to our communities this weekend and early next week, we want to ensure our residents are prepared. Check out the links below to get ready for heavy rain. Sign up for emergency alerts Download the Public Works app to report fallen trees and road blockage Download […]
Below is the latest status of the SCE Preparation for Tropical Hurricane Hilary as of 08-19-2023 16:13:57: • SCE has been monitoring Hurricane Hilary since 8/15. SCE has activated its emergency response teams and will be staffed with over 900 workers ready to respond throughout the weekend and will adjust as impacts dictate. • Some […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Currently Hilary is a hurricane; however, as it moves north into cooler water it should be downgraded to a tropical storm. “It is going to be a significant storm,” said Jayme Laber, hydrologist from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA is forecasting two to four inches of rain in the CVW […]
This morning, Thursday, Aug. 17, the Glendale Police Dept. announced its first arrest related to the Yves Saint Laurent flash mob burglary. During an arrest operation conducted on Thursday morning, Glendale police detectives arrested 23-year-old Ivan Isaac Ramirez of Los Angeles as the first person directly connected to the flash mob burglary at the Americana […]
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Whether in elementary school, middle school or high school, kids returned to local campuses. By Mary O’KEEFE The students who are starting the 2023-24 school year in kindergarten will be graduating as part of the Class of 2036. According to Quantumrun, by the year 2036 bionic eyes with high resolution will be commercially available, the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale City Council was presented with a number of maps concerning the proposed district election that were the result of several outreach meetings with residents. At present Glendale elects its five councilmembers in a citywide election. However, there have been several lawsuits concerning the issue of citywide elections and their compliance with […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Recently a Montana judge ruled that the state was violating its citizens’ constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment by allowing continued fossil fuel development without considering its effect on climate. Montana is one of a few states that have a so-called “green amendment” in its state Constitution. This type of […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY On Friday afternoon, Aug. 11, a little after noon, fire and law enforcement agencies and a crew from Crescenta Valley Water District responded to a water main break in the 3000 block of Montrose Avenue west of Ramsdell Avenue. The water came up through the street buckling it. The pipe was apparently […]