This year marks Boy Scout Troop 125’s 70th anniversary. The troop has met continuously in Glenoaks Canyon since 1938.
The troop would like to invite all our scouters, past and present, along with our local community, to celebrate this milestone with us on Wednesday, June 17th at 7pm at the Joe Bridges Clubhouse for our Spring Court of Honor and ice cream social. more…
• Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
It’s spring time again here in our lovely canyon and you know what that means!!! It’s time for the annual Bow Wow Pow Wow!!!! A.K.A. : The Dog Parade!!!!
All those hours of hard work and training you and your dog have been putting in are about to pay off! It’s time for you to bring your pooch down to Glenoaks Park on Saturday May 30th for the big day! more…
• Monday, April 20th, 2009
The Glendale Police Dept. has launched a FREE subscription email program known as “APB Glendale.” Residents can sign up for police email notifications that will range from up-coming police events to requests for information on crimes and wanted suspects. This faster system of information exchange helps the public to be safer, and provides the police department with an additional tool in enlisting the public’s help in solving crimes.
To subscribe to APB Glendale, visit the police website at http://www.ci.glendale.ca.us/police/email_list_signup.asp.
• Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
GOCHA Board Member Laurann Cordero was one of two Glendale property owners to win Glendale’s “Gem Property Maintenance Award.” Congratulations, Laurann!
Read about it in the Glendale News Press.
• Monday, March 02nd, 2009
The city has conducted a preliminary investigation to determine the setback ordinance of properties on Hollister Terrace. They have inspected and measured all of the homes on Hollister Terrace and have determined that we are indeed, unique. The city may rezone the street from R1R to R1 which has different setback allowances.
Details can be found in the City Council Minutes 2-10-09 and City Council 2-10-09 attachments . We will update as information comes forth.
• Saturday, February 21st, 2009
Glendale officials announced today that a mountain lion was spotted February 15 in the Verdugo Mountains. The large lion was seen by officers in a Glendale Police Department helicopter while the animal was sunning itself in a clearing. Officials have not said specifically, where in the Verdugo mountains, the sighting took place. more…
• Sunday, February 08th, 2009
This Wednesday, February 11th from 7-9am there will be curbside recycling of all aluminum and plastic cans and bottles in front of Glenoaks Elementary. Even if you don’t have kids at the school, your plastic bottles and cans are gladly welcome. Proceeds benefit the students. If you have any questions, please email David Weeks at randomtrans1@earthlink.net.
Thank you for your help.
• Saturday, February 07th, 2009

I woke up this morning to a double rainbow over the ridge between our canyon and Chevy Chase. The other end of the rainbow came down on the ridge on the other side of our canyon. I thought I’d share.
• Saturday, February 07th, 2009
We have just been informed that the “Different Strokes” Stroke Support Group Speaker Series sponsored by the Glendale Adventist Medical Center has been cancelled for the time being. This series was recently announced in the current edition of the ECHO on page four. Should the Medical Center reinstate the series, we will post an update here on the website. We apologize for any inconvenience.
• Saturday, February 07th, 2009
Submitted by: Eileen Young
I like to read. I like convenience. I like to save money. How do I combine these three elements? I use the Chevy Chase branch of the Glendale Public Library. This hidden gem is in jeopardy of being closed due to the the looming budget crisis. more…