Even a pandemic couldn’t halt remembering those fallen in defense of America. By Mary O’KEEFE Although it may seem that about everything changed due to COVID-19, several things remained the same including honoring U.S. military men and women on Memorial Day who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country. However, there were adjustments to events […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County representatives announced on Wednesday they are moving toward “new standards for a swift and safe reopening in alignment with the State of California guidelines.” This means the County will be moving through the stages of reopening and will now permit faith-based in-house services, in-store shopping at low-risk retail stores, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Reopening faith-based services is the news many religious leaders and congregations have been waiting for since the Safer at Home orders due to COVID-19 went into effect. But with this news comes a feeling of great responsibility for those leaders who must combine faith with realistic health cautions to make certain congregations […]
Though the pandemic curtailed traditional commemoration of Memorial Day, local vets created a virtual event for the entire community. By Mary O’KEEFE The Civil War was like no other in American history. It drew a line through the country that separated families and often pitted brother against brother. The soldiers who served in and survived […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley High School seniors, and/or their parents, participated in a drive-through cap and gown distribution on Wednesday at the teachers’ parking lot at the school. There has been no decision yet if there will be a virtual graduation ceremony for CVHS students. There had been discussion about a possible parade of […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Montrose Harvest Market opened again after a several-week absence due to the Safer-at-Home order and COVID-19 guidelines. Organizers were at the market early Sunday morning marking the ground in front of the vendor booths with directional indicators and markings showing places where shoppers could stand at a distance of six feet […]
Angelo Chiarot has seen a lot in his 97 years but perhaps few things warmed his heart as much as seeing the community turn out for his birthday celebration on Saturday. Chiarot lives at Mountview Senior Living facility on Honolulu Avenue and, according to his grandson Robert Wollenweber, things have become rather stale at the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Hospitals across Southern California are reporting that their Emergency Departments have seen a reduced number of patients since the onset of COVID-19, which makes doctors wonder who is not coming for needed treatment. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles [CHLA] recently shared a story of a couple that was concerned about bringing in their […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “Don’t underestimate this virus,” warned New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week during a briefing. Those words could not be more true as medical personnel continue to study COVID-19, how it is spread, what having antibodies to the virus may mean and who can be infected. At the beginning of the pandemic […]
“I miss you.” “Thank you.” “Giving you a social distance hug.” These are just some of the signs of appreciation lining the fences at several Glendale Unified School District schools. Students are missing not only their friends but also their teachers as remote learning continues. The kids shared their feelings, and artistic creativity, at their […]