Two Strike Park Memorial Gets Support on Veteran’s Day

By Mary O’KEEFE Today at a ceremony in honor of Veteran’s Day, members of the American Legion and Veteran’s of Foreign Wars created a Walk of Honor for veterans that have served in the military since 911. The ceremony began at Two Strike Park today at 3 p.m. after an all day vigil by veterans. […]

Anthony Portantino Visits Mountain Avenue

By Mary O’KEEFE Assemblymember Anthony Portantino visited Mountain Avenue Elementary School on Monday to speak with fourth, fifth and sixth graders. Portantino, who is not seeking re-election for another term for the state assembly, spoke about how he got into politics, what he likes about it and how important it was for the students to […]

Election Complete Now Back to Work

By Mary O’KEEFE The good news: no more political commercials, phone calls asking for candidate support, mailings and door hangers. The bad news: California residents must now start deciphering what all the propositions mean and how it will affect their families and their bottom line. President Barack Obama (D) was re-elected for a second term. […]

Veteran’s Day Recognition at Two Strike Park

By Mary O’KEEFE Veteran’s Day will be observed on Sunday at Two Strike Park hosted by veterans from the American Legion Post 288 and Veterans of Foreign Wars 1614. “Veteran’s Day is for all that served regardless of where or when they served, or what branch of military service they were in,” said Mike Baldwin, […]

Three New Members on CVTC

By Mary O’KEEFE On the local level on Saturday, La Crescenta residents came to the Community Room at La Crescenta Library to cast their vote for Crescenta Valley Town Council members. There were six seats open, and six candidates. The top three vote getters were seated on the Council, the other three candidates are the […]

Reaching Across the Miles – with Lemonade

By Mary O’KEEFE Hurricane Sandy may have been on the other side of the country, but the effects of the devastating storm have been felt in La Crescenta. Those who have family and friends on the East Coast continue to get updates on loved ones – when phone service is available. On Monday, Assemblymember Anthony […]

Red Ribbon Week Continues Message of Healthy Choices

By Mary O’KEEFE During Red Ribbon Week, students in the area were given information about making good choices and staying healthy. Glendale Police Officer Joe Allen dropped by Fremont Elementary School as part of the school’s Red Ribbon Week. “[Police, parents and teachers] are all concerned that you grow up and have a healthy life,” […]

Pancakes and Music Provided by Troop

Boy Scout Troop 288 held its annual pancake breakfast on Saturday at St. Luke’s of the Mountains. The lead organizer was Scoutmaster Gabriel Ynda. People enjoyed their pancakes in Sadler Hall while being serenaded by a local musician. Photo by Mary O’KEEFE

Forms Now Needed to Leave CVHS Campus

By Mary O’KEEFE Parents be warned: If your child leaves Crescenta Valley High School campus during lunch without their identification card and the appropriate sticker attached, they will receive ATS (alternative to suspension). According to Principal Michele Doll, 101 students received ATS during lunch last week. “We had tables in the quad where kids could […]

Cleaning Up the Boulevard

By Mary O’KEEFE Ever wonder why Foothill Boulevard looks so clean compared to many other thoroughfares throughout Los Angeles County? It all comes down to community awareness and activism. On Saturday, about 150 people picked up brooms and racks and began to clean up and down Foothill Boulevard. This was the 19th year of the […]