During the Station Fire and subsequent floods, many local residents were ill prepared for evacuation, sheltering-in-place or other situations that demanded action. The recent storms, which damaged over 40 homes and resulted in the red tagging of nine more, have shown that there may not even be 10 minutes to evacuate in an emergency. Paul […]
COFFEE WITH THE COPPS This month Coffee with the COPPS will be at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf located at 3701 Ocean View Blvd. in Montrose (at the corner of Honolulu). It takes place on Saturday, March 13, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Glendale city staff will be on hand to talk about the […]
From left are Kelly and Linda Hope with Joyce Streator, Bob Hope Airport Authority president, and sculptor Don Wiegand. Image of beloved entertainer unveiled at Burbank airport as family and admirers look on. By Mary O’KEEFE On Tuesday a sculpture honoring entertainer Bob Hope was unveiled at the Burbank airport that bears the actor’s name. […]
“I’ve known you for years.” It’s something that reporter Mary O’Keefe hears quite often. Not surprising considering that she’s written for the Crescenta Valley for – well, years. Whether it’s about our school district, crime investigation or local neighbors celebrating a milestone birthday, Mary has been on scene to tell you all about it. I […]
By Mary O’Keefe The Glendale Unified School District board announced that Dr. Richard Sheehan will be the new superintendent beginning July 1. Sheehan presently serves as the district’s deputy superintendent. Sheehan will be replacing Superintendent Michael Escalante who will be retiring at the end of June after six and a half years at Glendale. The […]
By Mary O’Keefe On Tuesday Congressman David Dreier toured the La Crescenta Library with members of the CV Town Council, past and present, and librarian Marta Wiggins. The congressman brought about $1.3 million of federal funds to the table for the library construction. “I remember when Danette [Erickson] first came to us with the proposal […]
By Jim Chase I can’t begin to imagine the stress, heartbreak, frustration, panic or anguish that must come from helplessly watching as a river of mud, rocks, trees and other destructive debris flow with unstoppable force through your home. Or what it must feel like to see a car you still make monthly payments on […]
By Mary O’Keefe By Mary O’KEEFE One of three 13-year-old boys who were struck in a La Crescenta crosswalk last week has had to have brain surgery. At the time of the accident on the afternoon of Feb. 11, the three were transported to the hospital with what were thought to be minor injuries. However, […]
Mike Lawler I’ve found myself explaining to my “flatlander” friends the dramatic difference between a mud flow – which is what we mostly saw last weekend – and a debris flow, which caused the large-scale destruction of lives and property in 1934. I think most of us understand the ground we’ve built our homes on. […]
Feb. 8 4200 block of Chula Senda Lane in La Cañada Flintridge a vehicle was stolen along with its contents including silver antique dinnerware and a digital camera. The car was parked in the homeowners’ detached, unlocked garage. The theft happened overnight. Feb. 5 500 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada, a woman reported […]