Where’s the Limit? Sometimes I don’t think anyone reads this column and then I’m surprised when out of the blue someone comments on something I’ve written. For example, I was loading up my car after grocery shopping and I heard someone call, “Excuse me!” It took me a minute to realize that it was me […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Like many people I follow the news – maybe more than most due to my job so I read several newspapers every day and try to keep up on what is happening not just in our nation but around the world. That has never been easy but with “breaking news” happening on […]
Arbor Day Celebration Canceled Glendale Beautiful has canceled its Arbor Day ceremony at Casa Adobe de San Rafael on April 23; however, the organization is still accepting tree donations. For donation and other information, visit www.glendalebeautiful.org/arbor-day. ROE Form Deadline Extended Those LA Country residents impacted by the Eaton Fire have until April 15 to submit […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “Addiction and mental illness are a family affair,” said Susan Bolan. “In Ben’s (my/our son’s) case, the addictive tendencies and mental issues inherited from his ancestors converged, causing him great distress. He described feeling depressed at an age as early as 12 and started taking drugs as a way to feel ‘normal.’ We […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Saturday, March 29, was Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day. Veterans from American Legion Post 288 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1614 were joined by members of the Don Jose Verdugo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, along with community members, at the Vietnam War Memorial in Montrose to honor those […]
By Hannah LIM, intern Concerns have been on the rise from parents who worry if their child’s rash can potentially grow into a major health concern. It becomes essential to identify, treat, understand and differentiate each issue before taking action. One of these commonly discussed concerns is roseola. Roseola is a herpes family virus, a […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley is hosting plenty of fun things to do. Bailey Center Bingo For the first time the Bailey Human Care Center, a free community outreach program of the Tujunga United Methodist Church, will be holding a bingo fundraising event on April 12 at the Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall. “Other […]
The Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California has announced that the signature event of the year, the Heritage Gala, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22 at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown. The Heritage Gala will celebrate a milestone in the development of the museum as the cultural and educational center nears completion. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Eaton Fire began on Jan. 7 at 6:18 p.m. Seventeen lives were lost, 1,074 structures – residential, commercial and others – were damaged, 9,414 structures – residential, commercial and others – were destroyed and nine firefighters were injured. The cleanup has been massive and involved numerous agencies working together – including […]