Glendale’s Women are Better Educated

By Jason KUROSU Glendale’s women are better educated and those employed full-time earn more than Glendale men, according to a new study being conducted by the city in conjunction with Mount Saint Mary’s University in Los Angeles. The report, which was funded by Glendale’s Commission on the Status of Women, analyzes where women rank in […]

The Changing Landscape of Downtown Glendale

The Changing Landscape of Downtown Glendale

By Jason KUROSU New residential developments in downtown Glendale are being occupied at a fairly high rate according to city officials, though concerns remain over the city’s recent development mantra for the downtown area, as well as recent construction’s effect on city traffic. Data from Glendale’s Dept. of Economic Development indicates that residential developments completed […]

CVWD Holds First of Three Public Workshops

By Jason KUROSU The Crescenta Valley Water District has brought on a financial consulting firm to establish a financial plan that could lead to a restructuring of customer water rates as early as next summer. CVWD held the first of three public workshops on Nov. 18, introducing their partnering with Raftelis Financial Consultants, who will […]

Group Proposes Returning Rockhaven to its Roots

Group Proposes Returning Rockhaven to its Roots

By Jason KUROSU One of the current development proposals for the former Rockhaven Sanitarium property came before the Crescenta Valley Town Council and community Thursday, during which a partnership of mental health professionals and developers outlined their concept for a mental health facility at the Rockhaven site. The group, represented by Dr. Timothy Pylko, Dr. […]

Lacing Up Before Chowing Down

Lacing Up Before Chowing Down

The annual Thanksgiving Day Run & Food Drive has been a foothill tradition for 22 years. By Jason KUROSU Prepare your Thanksgiving appetites early with the 22nd Annual Thanksgiving Day Run & Food Drive in La Cañada, an early morning, community-wide event that combines fitness with a charitable cause. Starting at 8:30 a.m. at La […]

Petition Filed to Repeal Utility Users Tax

By Jason KUROSU A petition to repeal the city of Glendale’s Utility Users Tax has received the requisite number of signatures to be considered for approval or placement on a municipal ballot measure, city officials said Tuesday. The issue came before the Glendale City Council Tuesday night when the petition was certified, having received more […]

Rabinov Appointed to Public Land Board

By Jason KUROSU Local resident and Crescenta Valley Town Council member Desiree Rabinov was recently appointed to the California Advisory Board for the Trust for Public Land, a nonprofit organization that seeks to establish recreational parks and open space across the nation. Rabinov was appointed in October for a three-year term, joining 17 others on […]

Legacy of Louise Forbes

Legacy of Louise Forbes

By Jason KUROSU The works of local artist Louise Forbes will be on public display for perhaps the final time, as the Montrose gallery dedicated to her art will close its doors this December after more than three decades of operation. Forbes passed away in April at the age of 89, leaving behind a lifetime’s […]

Foothills Feature Dogs, Collectibles and Boutiques

Foothills Feature Dogs, Collectibles and Boutiques

Opportunities abound this weekend to support a variety of non-profit events. By Jason KUROSU, Mary O’KEEFE and Samantha SLAYBACK Saturday promises something for everyone when several non-profits host a variety of local activities. The California Council of the Blind will take over Crescenta Valley Park with its Annual Mutt Strut on Saturday morning. The event […]

Funding Boost to Crime Lab

Funding Boost to Crime Lab

By Jason KUROSU The Verdugo Regional Crime Lab, which is utilized by the Glendale and Burbank police departments, received a funding boost this month in the form of a $250,000 check from nonprofit Community Foundation of the Verdugos. The lab was awarded the check at an event held on Wednesday, Nov. 4 attended by representatives […]