By Mary O’KEEFE This week is National Nurses Week. During COVID-19 the role of nurses came to the forefront because they were truly on the frontline of the pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) had declared 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and Midwife with a goal to raise awareness of the need for […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept/Crescenta Valley Station sent out a notice via social media warning residents to be cautious while shopping or dining at local businesses. Deputies are noticing an increase in thefts where people are shopping, or dining, at local business establishments and items are stolen from purses, according to […]
The Glendale City Council held its sixth public hearing on the issue of district elections as part of its Tuesday night meeting and delayed a decision to its meeting of May 21, possibly beyond that date, as it heads towards a fixed deadline at the end of July for putting any measure on the ballot […]
Amanda Peter is the new owner of 3-2-1 Acting Studios. Previously school director and teacher, she is now leading one of the most renowned acting schools in Los Angeles. Amanda has been in the entertainment business for over 15 years as an actress, voice over latent, pageant and host. At 3-2-1 Acting Studios, Amanda prepares […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Clergy Council is looking for members to continue their mission of helping those who need spiritual support. The Clergy Council has been on again/off again for many years and has been a volunteer support program for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept./Crescenta Valley Station. The Council had been in place in […]
By Julie BUTCHER Once again, it is budget season in the city. On Tuesday afternoon, the Glendale City Council held the first of four budget study sessions. The next budget sessions will be held at 2 p.m. on the next three Tuesdays. On May 7, the council will review updates to the city’s fee schedule […]
By Mikaela STONE After giving his life in service to the police department in 1915, Marshal Charles Whitney Smith, the first fallen officer of the Glendale area, lay forgotten by the general public in an unmarked grave for about 110 years. Glendale Police Department’s (GPD) Sergeant Teal Metts, GPD historian, knew of Smith from the […]
CVTC Hosting Town Hall The Crescenta Valley Town Council is hosting a home break-in prevention and Neighborhood Watch town hall with the LA County Sheriff’s Dept. Tips will be offered on how residents can safeguard their home or business, how to prevent intrusions and deter crime and how to start a Neighborhood Watch. The town […]
Let the Vacation Begin What better way to start a vacation than with the sounds of Caribbean music, an ice cream cone in hand (followed by a piña colada) and the wind blowing through my hair. This is what I experienced on Tuesday after Steve and I boarded the Emerald Princess for our Caribbean cruise. […]
Taking A Look Outside Our Window I just have to say I love KPCC now called LAist. It is the National Public Radio station in our area and it has some of the most interesting stories. At least once a week I hear about a subject that makes me want to research and learn more. […]