By Mary O’KEEFE A surveillance video is making the social media rounds of a man stealing a bench in front of Montrose Pet Hospital. Without hesitation he picked up the bench, then apparently placed it in his truck. Comments on social media reflect feelings of anger, but mostly disappointment that someone would do this in […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Since the attacks on U.S. soil on Sept. 11, 2001, security at airports has changed, and continues to change. The days of getting to the airport late, having family walk to the gate with the passenger and keeping your shoes on are gone. The security, most agree, is worth the time and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale Police Dept. is accepting applications for police officer recruit, police officer recruit bilingual (English/Armenian) and police officer recruit bilingual (English/Korean). The requirements include that the applicant must be at least 20 years old at the time of the application. Applicants need to have a valid California driver’s license, must have […]
By Mary O’KEEFE At tonight’s Crescenta Valley Town Council meeting, representatives from Glendale Community College will be speaking about three programs offered by the school. The Jump Start Program is designed for high school students who want to get a “jump” on their college track. Students must be either juniors or seniors and in good […]
Many think living in La Crescenta is great, and on Friday, 9/12/14, you can take a self-guided tour of some of the best spots in the 91214. By Mary O’KEEFE Although many La Crescenta landmarks have been lost to fire, flood or development, there is still a lot to be treasured. On 9/12/14, the community […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “If tears had audible language, a shriek would go up from these States which would startle the world from its propriety.” ~ The Richmond Whig newspaper from the Library of Virginia days after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. As a country, we have faced many dark days. They are days that […]
Rosemont Middle School principal Cynthia Livingston, assistant principal Ron Sowers and Jaclyn Scott took the ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) ice bucket challenge on Thursday, Sept. 4. The challenge came from the students but teacher Shannon Kracker wanted to make it a challenge to students as well. The three administrators would accept the ice bucket challenge […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Although it was hot on Saturday, local organizations gathered together to celebrate Prom Plus’ 20th anniversary at Crescenta Valley Park. Prom Plus alum Eli Locke braved the sweltering heat and played guitar for those at the park. Planners wanted the picnic to be a place where organizations that do so much for […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley is nestled between Angeles National Forest and the Verdugo Mountains. It is close enough to see the city lights of Los Angeles from residential balconies, but far enough away from the city to keep its small town feeling. Most who live here know they are sharing their town with wildlife; […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Today, the family of a woman who has been missing since June 5 has offered a reward of $5,000 for valid information concerning her disappearance. Kimberly Blum, 45, was last seen at a family residence in the 2000 block of Cinco Casitas Lane in La Crescenta the evening of June 5. At […]