Glendale Youth Commemorate Armenian Genocide Anniversary

By Ted AYALA “The Ottoman Empire tried to wipe out an entire race of people – and they almost succeeded,” said Congressman Adam Schiff Monday night to the audience assembled in the auditorium of Glendale High School. “But they didn’t. Today the Armenian people enrich culture and society in every part of our country.” Schiff […]

from the desk of the publisher

Distracted Driving Dangers Driven Home On Saturday I was heading east in the convertible, top down, Jackie-O sunglasses and scarf on, singing to whatever was playing on the radio. I was in the number one lane – the “fast” lane – on my way to Indio to visit my mother-in-law. All of a sudden, out […]

Weather in the Foothills

“When the April wind wakes the call for the soil, I hold the plough as my only hold upon the earth, and, as I follow through the fresh and fragrant furrow, I am planted with every foot-step, growing, budding, blooming into the spirit of spring.”  ~Dallas Lore Sharp, 1870-1929 Last weekend, outdoors was the best […]

IN Brief

Drug Take Back The Crescenta Valley Drug and Alcohol Prevention Coalition with local law enforcement are participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event aims to remind people of the dangers of misused, expired and often-stolen medications found in most homes. […]

Hazardous Materials Cause ANF Hwy Closure

California Highway Patrol has closed the Angeles Crest Highway from the Angeles National Forest Hwy. to the La Cañada entrance to the forest. “[The closure is due] to a hazardous materials response,” said Sgt. Hanson, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. During the  investigation a deceased man was discovered in a car with the hazardous material.  […]

ANF Fire Danger Level Raised to High

  The lack of significant winter rain and the robust amount of tall dry grass has prompted the Angeles National Forest to raise its Fire Danger Level from “Moderate” to “High” effective Friday, April 26. The new designation is to enhance public awareness that fire-risk conditions are intensifying. The Live Fuel Moisture readings have started […]

GPD Announces Citizens Academy

    The Glendale Police Department will offer a 12-week Citizens Academy beginning June 19, 2013. The Citizens Academy will be open to those who work or live in Glendale by application only. Applicants must be 18 years of age and be willing to undergo a background check. The classes will cover law enforcement basics […]

Rep. Schiff Honors 2013 Women of the Year

  At a luncheon on Monday in Los Feliz, Rep. Adam Schiff  honored inspiring women from communities in the 28th Congressional District – Hollywood, West Hollywood, Burbank, Pasadena, Silver Lake, Echo Park, Elysian Valley, Los Feliz, Sunland–Tujunga, Glendale, Atwater Village, La Cañada Flintridge and La Crescenta. This recognition is made each year during Women’s History […]