Mars Science Laboratory Continues Its Martian Journey

By Mary O’KEEFE The Mars Science Laboratory rover is continuing its journey to the red planet. It is on day 82 of its 254-day journey traversing 126 million miles. “The MSL is in really good shape,” reported Arthur Amador, MSL cruise mission manager at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. “The spacecraft is healthy and operating as […]

GHK Helps to Give Kids Smiles

By Agnes CONSTANTE Good hygiene is important for good health, and since February is Dental Health Month, Glendale Healthy Kids has been promoting proper care for kids’ teeth. The private, non-profit organization collaborated with the American Dental Association on Give Kids A Smile Day, which is held on the first Friday of February each year. […]

Law Enforcement Conducts Probation/Parole Check in Local Neighborhoods

Law enforcement officers gathered in the predawn hours on Feb. 9 to check on individuals who are registered as being on probation or parole throughout several local neighborhoods. Due to the recent increase in property crimes and residential burglaries in the area, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Community Oriented Policing Teams in conjunction with […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Feb. 13 2700 block of Ridgepine Drive in La Crescenta, a window was broken in a garage between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Feb. 11 800 block of Foothill Boulevard  in La Cañada Flintridge, a cellphone was stolen from the AT&T store. Feb. 8 400 block of Georgian Road in La Cañada, a man reported […]

Crescenta Valley Bids Goodbye to One of its Own

Community turns out by the hundreds to funeral service of CV High School sophomore who jumped to his death. By Mary O’KEEFE Family, friends and the community said goodbye to 15-year-old Drew Ferraro at his memorial Wednesday. The Crescenta Valley High School sophomore was known for his sweet smile, his giggle and his athleticism. Friends […]

Note Discovered in Boy’s Suicide

By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County Sheriff Dept. Homicide Unit has deemed the death of CV High School sophomore Drew Ferraro on Friday a suicide. “He did leave a suicide note, which gave a reason,” said Lt. John Corina. “[His suicide] had nothing to do with drugs, alcohol or bullying.” Corina added that due to […]

Community Reaches Out and to Each Other After Tragic Death

Community Reaches Out and to Each Other After Tragic Death By Mary O’KEEFE Flowers, candles, photos and notes in memory of Drew Ferraro line the bench just outside the front door of Crescenta Valley High School. The 15-year-old sophomore jumped to his death from the roof of the 2000 building on the school’s campus on […]

Glendale Police Issues All Points Bulletin

Glendale has seen a slight uptick in vehicle theft and burglary in recent weeks. Please remember, you are the eyes and ears of the police department, so stay alert for suspicious activity and call us if you see something. Here are some tips to make you a harder target: Third-row seat thefts This is happening […]

VHH Offers CVHS Kids Counseling

VHH Offers CVHS Kids Counseling By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale Unified School District has arranged for help through for Verdugo Hills Hospital for Crescenta Valley High School students who need counseling after yesterday’s tragic event. At about 12:19 p.m. Friday, a 15-year-old boy who has been identified by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office as Drew […]