Report Brings Clarity to Montrose

By Mary O’KEEFE The final Montrose 20/20 report has been released by the City of Glendale. The report is the culmination of several meetings with community members and information resulting from online outreach. The purpose was to collect “ideas of stakeholders to improve elements of Montrose using the tools of the City,” according to the […]

Free and Reduced Cost Ways to Protect Pets

By Mary O’KEEFE During the fiscal year 2015-16, 26,350 animals were adopted in Los Angeles County, which is good news; however, there were also 25,683 euthanized, according to County of L.A. Animal Care and Control. “During my first term on the Los Angeles City Commission, that was with Mayor [Sam] Yorty (in the 1960s and […]

Sagebrush Discussed at CVTC

Sagebrush Discussed at CVTC

By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale Unified School District representatives were at the Crescenta Valley Town Council monthly meeting Aug. 18 and gave councilmembers an update on the Sagebrush territory transfer. The Sagebrush area is the far west side of La Cañada Flintridge where the homes are within the City of La Cañada Flintridge but students attend […]

B-I-N-G-O for Veterans

B-I-N-G-O for Veterans

By Mary O’KEEFE Members of American Legion Post 288 and Veterans of Foreign Wars 1641 are strong supporters of the Crescenta Valley. At their foundation is a deep commitment to support veterans and active military personnel. This bond began at their first days of boot camp and continues throughout their lives. The two organizations are […]

Workboot Meeting Shines Light on GPD Training

By Mary O’KEEFE On Tuesday a Glendale City Council workboot meeting was held at the Glendale Police Dept.’s community room. The meeting allowed GPD to present information on current GPD projects including training officers in areas of crisis negotiation, evaluation of mental health and weaponless defense tactics. “I think Glendalians should feel fortunate to live […]

Enjoy the Drive – Avoid the Rage

By Mary O’KEEFE Most people have seen those shaky car dash cam videos usually taken by or of road rage victims. One of the latest, videoed from a vehicle behind the incident, shows how a female SUV driver had apparently enraged the driver of another car because she had cleaned her windshield while driving, causing […]

Kidnapping Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

By Mary O’KEEFE The 52-year-old woman who was charged with attempted kidnapping pled not guilty in court on Tuesday. Glendale police took the woman, Lisa Arnold of Glendale, into custody in the early morning hours on Friday after receiving two reports concerning separate incidents of child abduction. The first incident occurred at the intersection of […]

Rockhaven Gets Some Loving Attention

CVHS Prom Plus Club members were on hand on Saturday to help with general clean up and maintenance of the Rockhaven property. Among the duties they undertook were weeding the lawn areas and sweeping down the walkways. Friends of Rockhaven president Joanna Linkchorst was onsite offering guidance and overseeing their efforts.

Building A Solid Future

Building A Solid Future

You’re off to great places. Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way! ~ Dr. Seuss By Mary O’KEEFE he first week of school has begun for the Glendale Unified School District and for many students construction will be part of their back to school welcome. Relocations of bungalows and […]

Council Approves Proposal, Awards Contract

By Brian CHERNICK and Mary O’KEEFE A proposal on a Precise Plan Design for the 2600 block of Honolulu Avenue was approved by the Glendale City Council on Tuesday night in a special meeting held prior to Tuesday’s general council meeting. The 43,610 square feet plan has four lots and will be constructed as a […]