Acres of Angeles National Forest reopen

Nearly three years after the Station fire laid waste to 160,000 acres of Angeles National Forest, authorities opened a vast area in the Big Tujunga Watershed in time for Memorial Day weekend.

Former cop who alleged retaliation to get $450,000

A former Glendale police officer will receive a $450,000 settlement from the city after claiming in a lawsuit that he faced retaliation for raising concerns over officials allegedly auctioning rides in the department’s helicopter to charity groups.

Officer's death still echoes in Glendale

Andrew Lazzaretto still has a voice recording from his son — slain Glendale Police Officer Charles “Chuck” Lazzaretto — that was left 15 years ago on an answering machine.

Police bust major marijuana operation allegedly run by Montrose business

Three men with ties to a Montrose irrigation business were arrested Wednesday night after police seized 700 marijuana plants inside a warehouse in Van Nuys and another 200 at the home of one of the men.

Police: Teens are using chemical sprays, roadside weeds to get high

From huffing chemical sprays to smoking poisonous roadside weeds, nothing seems to be out of the question for teens looking to get high, police warned parents this week.

Police report: Woman arrested on outstanding warrant for soliciting prostitution

The following were taken from daily booking reports from the Glendale Police Department.

Officer subdues half-naked man with Taser

A 34-year-old man was charged Tuesday with battery after he attacked an officer who tried to detain him as he ran around in his underwear in South Glendale and tried to grab a group of teens, police said.

'Shocked' homeowner was outside moments before Glendale plane crash

One moment, Mourad Halabi and his daughter were unloading groceries from the trunk of their Lexus. The next, there was a crash, bang, flash and an airplane next to their front yard.

Couple arrested for allegedly lying about Glendale hit-and-run

A couple was arrested Sunday after they allegedly lied about being carjacked to avoid being investigated for fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run collision, police said.

Motorcyclist arrested on DUI charge after crashing bike

A 25-year-old motorcyclist was arrested Saturday on suspicion of drunk driving after he crashed and was catapulted in to the air, police said.

Yorkie taken in Glendale burglary

Michelle Reiter lost $4,000 in cash, a 32-inch TV and a laptop computer when her Glendale home was burglarized May 7. But also stolen that day was something far more valuable — her 11-year-old teacup Yorkshire terrier, Sophie.

Glendale High student suspected of sexual battery

A Glendale High School student who was arrested this week after he allegedly grabbed a 42-year-old woman’s crotch told police he was accused of the same crime at another school campus, according to police.

Officers honored for investigating murders, aiding families

A career detective with a knack for breaking down cases and a cop who had more than 160 arrests in the past year were honored Thursday with the Glendale Police Department’s top awards at the Police Dept.’s annual recognition ceremony.

Canyon residents spot bear eating from trash cans

Glendale may have another hungry bear on its hands.

Police report, May 17: Man arrested on outstanding warrant for battery on police officer

The following were taken from daily booking reports from the Glendale Police Department.

Police seek carjacker who targets lone women

Authorities are looking for help with identifying an alleged carjacker who is responsible for more than a dozen thefts and robberies in Glendale, Burbank and the Los Angeles region.

Montrose woman arrested on suspicion of DUI after overturning vehicle

An 18-year-old Montrose woman was arrested Monday on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol after losing control of her car and crashing into a light pole on Canada Boulevard, officials said.

Man beats recyclable collector with broomstick 'like a pinata'

A man who was collecting recyclables on Sunday was attacked with his own broomstick near Holy Family Parish in Glendale, police said.

Glendale police make 23 arrests during DUI checkpoint

Five motorists were arrested Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs during a nearly seven-hour sobriety checkpoint in Glendale, police said.

Three arrested for car burglary

Police arrested three people Saturday morning for allegedly stealing an iPad 2 and other pricey items from a parked car.

Crashes prompt road study

Los Angeles County Public Works officials plan to conduct a road and traffic study in a La Crescenta neighborhood where a resident claims her property has sustained thousands of dollars in damage due to hit-and-run drivers.

Coroner IDs body found Thursday on Angeles Crest Highway

The body found on Angeles Crest Highway Thursday morning has been identified as 35-year-old Noe Vasquez, a Los Angeles County coroner’s official said today.

Glendale police to conduct DUI checkpoint on Friday

Glendale police today announced that they will set up a sobriety checkpoint Friday night at an undisclosed location.

La Canada Country Club sues over Station fire damages

The La Cañada Flintridge Country Club filed a lawsuit Monday claiming the U.S. Forest Service caused nearly $50,000 in damage to its grounds while fighting the August 2009 Station fire.

False alarm for gun sighting leads to brief lockdown of Toll Middle School

Toll Middle School was briefly locked down this morning after a student reported seeing a man with a gun on campus who turned out to be an armored vehicle driver on routine business, officials said.