Salvation Army Looks for Volunteers and Donations

By Jason KUROSU The Salvation Army of Glendale continues to seek donations throughout the holiday season. Currently, the Red Kettle Campaign is underway, in which the Salvation Army looks for volunteers (individuals and organizations alike) to work at various red kettle sites. Especially helpful to the Salvation Army is that each donation made to red […]

Loved Ones Remembered at GAMC Tree Lighting

Loved Ones Remembered at GAMC Tree Lighting

By Jason KUROSU When the Christmas tree towering in Glendale Adventist’s West Tower Lobby was lit up Thursday night, it was said that the light could be seen from miles off. The 20-foot tall tree stood as a testament to those who have passed on this year, as part of Glendale Adventist Medical Center’s annual […]

Board Members Announced, Holiday Décor Discussed and More at MSPA Meeting

By Jason KUROSU During its Dec. 4 meeting the Montrose Shopping Park Assn. announced that current MSPA president Andre Ordubegian of Copy Network would remain on the board and Jeannie Bone of Casa Córdoba would join the board. The pair ran unopposed and were elected to three-year terms. MSPA Business Administrator and Event Coordinator Dale […]

Council Returns PPD for Redesign

By Jason KUROSU The Glendale City Council voted against approving a request for a Precise Plan of Design (PPD) overlay zone for a development at 1407 Glenoaks Blvd. Tuesday night. The proposed development was the subject of a contentious Glendale City Council meeting, in which residents attended en masse to voice their opposition to the […]

Community Invited to ‘Explore Bethlehem’

By Jason KUROSU CV Church will be hosting its third annual Explore Bethlehem event this Sunday, Dec. 14 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the church parking lot. The event will feature an interactive live nativity scene, along with a number of booths offering activities including candle dipping, pottery and bracelet making and more. […]

Drug Trends Shared at CV Alliance Presentation

By Jason KUROSU CV Alliance, which strives to increase community awareness about drug abuse, hosted a parents only meeting at the Crescenta Valley High School library Tuesday night entitled “Current Trends and What to Look For.” Deputy Eric Matejka of the L.A. County Sheriff’s Dept. spoke to parents about what the most popular and typically […]

Kids Find Food, Minions and Fun at Annual Universal Event

Kids Find Food, Minions and Fun at Annual Universal Event

By Jason KUROSU Children from schools across the L.A. area packed into Universal Studios on a recent Thursday morning, not only to enter the park and enjoy the attractions and rides, but also to receive much needed clothing and school supplies during the 10th annual Day of Giving. Nearly 250 students arrived at the park […]

Fire House Hosts Thanksgiving Feast

Fire House Hosts Thanksgiving Feast

By Jason KUROSU he Fire House at St. Luke’s of the Mountains celebrated Thanksgiving early on Tuesday night, continuing the tradition of offering teenagers in the area a safe place to meet, as well as their tradition of serving nearly 70 kids Thanksgiving dinner each year. Volunteers delivered the full spectrum of Thanksgiving offerings, from […]

Trees and Signage Discussed at CVTC Meeting

By Jason KUROSU The Crescenta Valley Town Council invited new and regular guests to its Thursday night meeting where they delved into how hazardous trees and signage issues could be managed in the area. Instead of the usual report from the fire department, J. Lopez, assistant chief of the Forestry Division’s Natural Resources Section and […]

Finding Out Who’s FIRST

Finding Out Who’s FIRST

By Jason KUROSU he final FIRST – For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology – LEGO League qualifying competitions for the Los Angeles region took place over the weekend at La Cañada High School. Around 60 of the area’s 332 teams competed over the two-day stretch, pitting their machines against one another in a […]