By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley has the San Gabriel Mountains to the north, the Verdugo Mountains to the south and San Rafael Hills to the east. So it is no wonder that sightings of mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes and bears are constant; but there are some wildlife visitors that seem to capture the interest […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Normally this is when I would write about the weather, climate change – yes it’s still a thing – and other issues of sustainability; however, this time I would like to just share a very special meeting that was held on Tuesday night. As most know I have been involved for years […]
Goodbye to a Longtime Friend Years ago when I worked at another paper I received a phone call from a local minister. Rev. Beverly Craig (“Rev. Bev”) was miffed at me because I had stalled on placing a story in the paper about a quilter in her church (the Center for Spiritual Living-La Crescenta, formerly […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The traditional Thanksgiving Day Run and Food Drive continues in La Cañada Flintridge on Thanksgiving Day. The event is a collaboration between the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge (CCLCF) and the City of La Cañada Flintridge. The 5K Run/Walk and Kid’s Mile Run has been a local tradition for three […]
Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Sunday, Nov. 17. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to capture the morning […]
Members of American Legion Post 288 and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1614 gathered at Two Strike Park on Monday morning to commemorate those who served in the armed forces. The community was invited to attend the ceremony and about 50 people were on hand. Honored guests included VFW commander Jack Wunderlich, American Legion […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Wednesday the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), a NASA Center that is administered by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), reduced its workforce by about 325 employees, about 5% of its total staff, through layoffs following an assessment of its funding, according to Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28). This is the second major […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY On Saturday evening, Nov. 9, the merchants and businesses in the Montrose Shopping Park Assn. hosted their sixth annual Montrose Holiday Wine Walk. At check-in at Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard, members of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club gave ticketholders a map, wristband, souvenir wine glass, $10 in Montrose Shopping […]
Nov. 8 600 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, an informant reported that two male adults entered the store at the location and stole merchandise. Suspect No. 1 was wearing a black and gold hoodie, ripped denim jeans and turquoise shoes and was carrying a black duffel bag. Suspect No. 2 was wearing […]
Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. It is a day to honor those who have served as well as those who still actively serve in the military. By Mary O’KEEFE Veterans Day, which was once called Armistice Day, was proclaimed by President Woodrow Wilson on Nov. 11, 1919. This was a day set aside to honor […]