By Mary O’KEEFE California began the year with “enhanced focus to combat the scourge of illegal fentanyl trafficking, the state has now supported the seizure of nearly 22,000 pounds and more than 37 million pills containing fentanyl, with a street value of nearly $300 million,” according to a release from the office of Gov. Gavin […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Monday the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) released maps referencing the 2025 Recommended Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) for Los Angeles County. These maps are normally updated every 10 years. The maps classify lands within local jurisdictions as being in moderate, high or very high […]
Medicare: How to Compare Options The USC Verdugo Hills Hospital’s Community Resource for Aging assists callers in navigating the complexities of Medicare. Many people have questions when initiating this insurance or learning about open enrollment. To address these concerns, we have developed a strong partnership with The Center for Health Care Rights, a non-profit organization […]
Wrapping themselves in a quilt is one way people are coping with the effects of the Eaton Fire. By Mary O’KEEFE It has been two months since the devastating Palos Verdes and Eaton fires. The Eaton Fire killed 17 people, damaged 1,074 structures and destroyed 9,414 structures, according to CAL FIRE. Although the fires have […]
By Julie BUTCHER At its meeting Tuesday night Mayor Elen Asatryan opted to first hear from the students of Chamlian Armenian School before the Glendale City Council debated the variance issued to the school by the city’s planning commission. Mayor Asatryan thanked the children who addressed the Council “for coming to advocate for what you […]
The City of Glendale Public Works Dept. is set to begin the La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project in March 2025. This project aims to enhance roadway conditions, improve traffic safety and boost pedestrian accessibility throughout the corridor. Key features of the project include: Infrastructure Upgrades: Resurfacing roadways, installing new larger sewer lines and bio-retention […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A lot of us have been watching the life and times of Jackie and Shadow, two bald eagles that have captured the hearts of those who watch their trials and tribulations. It is a wonderful way to escape the worries of our day, to honestly worry about something else – the survival […]
I Want You to Win $10,000 As most of you know, I’m pretty active in the community. Whether it’s checking in with members of the Friends of Rockhaven or the La Crescenta Woman’s Club or being a member of the CV Chamber of Commerce or the Kiwanis Club of Glendale, I try to support local […]
By Mikaela STONE “Every morning when I get up and leave the gym, I look at the mountains and…” said artist Sid Bingham, indicating his awe. After 30 years of living in the Crescenta Valley, Bingham still remains enraptured with the beauty of the area. Since graduating from Pasadena Art Center College of Design in […]
CVHS Holding Spring Concert Crescenta Valley High School – Instrumental Music Dept. is having its annual spring concert tonight, Thursday, March 20 at 6 p.m. in MacDonald Auditorium, located in the 4300 block of Ramsdell Ave. in La Crescenta. Tickets are $10 at the door: cash, check or Venmo accepted. Questions? Contact mschick@gusd.net or 2ndVP@falconmusic.org. […]