WEATHER WATCH <<< TAKING A LOOK OUTSIDE OUR WINDOW

By Mary O’KEEFE I don’t know about you but June Gloom seems different from May Gray. May Gray seemed to be just a wet, heavy blanket that covered us all. This June Gloom is more like a heavy fog or mist. Technically, according to NOAA, the gray and gloom are actually marine layers that are […]

FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER <<< ROBIN GOLDSWORTHY

The Littlest Things   After 14 years I’ve had to change the way I process my email. This might sound like no big deal but in actuality it’s a pain in the bottom. For example, our design guy works from home a couple of days a week. In the past, I would attach my file […]

J’s Maintenance: 55 Years of Business and Serving the Community

J’s Maintenance: 55 Years of Business and Serving the Community

By Mary O’KEEFE “We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” ­– Winston Churchill J’s Maintenance celebrated being in business 55 years at an event on May 30 at its far north Glendale offices in the 3500 block of Foothill Boulevard. Chris Waldheim is the CEO of […]

In brief

Fireworks Tickets Available Tickets to the July 4 CV Fireworks Extravaganza are now on sale at the following locations: the offices of Bob Smith Toyota, 3333 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta, Crescenta Valley Insurance, 3156 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta, CV Weekly/CV Chamber of Commerce, 3800 La Crescenta Ave. #206, La Crescenta and J’s Maintenance, […]

Crime blotter

June 5 500 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, a woman reported that she had gone into the bank at the location. She received cash from the teller, placed it in an envelope and placed that envelope in her purse. The woman/victim exited the bank and noticed a male adult standing by a […]

Increase in Burglary Suppression Efforts

In collaboration with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. – Crescenta Valley Station, the City of La Cañada Flintridge will begin stepping up current burglary suppression efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents. Residents will notice an uptick in uniformed patrols throughout local neighborhoods where deputies will be looking for suspicious activities […]

Glendale’s Clothing Swaps and Repair Cafes Return

  After much community demand and participation, the City of Glendale’s Office of Sustainability and Glendale Library, Arts, & Culture announced that the Clothing Swaps and Repair Cafés will be returning to a nearby Glendale Library. Clothing Swaps are opportunities for community members to donate items, which are collected, sorted and displayed for participants to […]

Correction

In the June 6 edition, in the story “Wildlife Plan Unveiled at Council Meeting,” the person who introduced the plan was Lt. Mark Hess.  

Local Schools Hold Promotions, Graduation Ceremonies

Local Schools Hold Promotions, Graduation Ceremonies

  Mixed emotions were shared on local campuses by students and parents.   By Mary O’KEEFE Yesterday was graduation and promotion day for many students in the Glendale Unified School District. It was a time for students that was sprinkled with the excitement of moving along the academic path that was mixed with a few […]