Domestic Violence Awareness Month – October 2013

  The Glendale Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) presents its 8th Annual DVAM (Domestic Violence Awareness Month). The CSW is partnering with local organizations to bring two significant anti-violence events to raise awareness and promote prevention efforts in the Glendale community. Candlelight Vigil The CSW and the YWCA of Glendale are partnering to […]

Crowds Converge on Oktoberfest 2013

Crowds Converge on Oktoberfest 2013

By Ted AYALA One often hears Montrose’s small town atmosphere touted by both residents and visitors alike. It isn’t uncommon for people to refer to the area as a real-life counterpart to the fictional Mayberry of Andy Griffith fame. Cynics might think the notion an improbable one given the area’s location – on the periphery […]

CVWD, CVTC Prepare for Elections

By Michael YEGHIAYAN The candidates for the upcoming election for the Crescenta Valley Water District have been finalized. Incumbents Kenneth Putnam, James Bodnar and Kerry Erickson will defend their seats against challenger, and one time CVWD board member, Charles Beatty. The election, which will fill three of the seats on the CVWD board of directors, […]

Sheehan Talks Transfer at Meeting

Sheehan Talks Transfer at Meeting

By Michael J. ARVIZU Parents and residents gathered inside the Mountain Avenue Elementary School auditorium on Tuesday evening to listen to Glendale Unified School District Supt. Dr. Richard M. Sheehan speak on the latest efforts to transfer control of the Sagebrush area of La Cañada from his district and bring it under La Cañada Unified […]

A New Look for COPPS

By Mary O’KEEFE Next week the new COPPS (Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving) substation at 3808 Ocean View Blvd. in Montrose will open after receiving a face-lift. “We have new carpets and new blinds,” said North Area Commander Lt. Lola Abrahamian. In addition, the walls have fresh paint and there is a new counter […]

Complaints – and Relief – at CVWD Meeting

By Jason KUROSU The Crescenta Valley Water District has become accustomed to community concerns over increasing water rates and the like. Its Oct. 8 meeting produced much of the same as the board of directors fielded two complaints from residents. Chris Barnes and Paul Mitchell from Santa Carlotta Street attended the meeting, after they said […]

City Unable to Stop Twelve Oaks Sale

By Ted AYALA Supporters of Twelve Oaks residents were dealt a blow on Tuesday when Glendale City Council declared that it would be unable to impede the sale of the retirement community, though other options remain. Residents of Twelve Oaks and their supporters were hoping that the council could enact a moratorium on the sale […]

K-9s and KIDS at Verdugo Park

K-9s and KIDS at Verdugo Park

By Jason KUROSU There will be plenty to do for anyone heading to Verdugo Park on Saturday, Oct. 12 with both the annual Kiwanis Incredible Duck Splash – KIDS – and the Glendale Police Foundation K-9s in the Park events dominating the premises. The duck splash has become a fixture in Glendale, the charitable event […]

Weather in the Foothills

“In school, I could hear the leaves rustle and go on a journey.” ~ Clint Eastwood Oct. 9 was Walk to School Day. Remember when every day was walk to school day? A special occasion – a birthday or a broken leg – might provide a “ride to school day.” Weather might get you an […]

from the desk of the publisher

from the desk of the publisher

The Crazy Days of … Fall You remember that song, “The Lazy, Crazy, Hazy Days of Summer?” The one that ends, “You’ll wish that summer could always be here.” I don’t know about you, but last week it seemed that summer would always be here. First the Santa Ana winds, as predicted, ripped through town […]