By Mary O’KEEFE Last week, champion tricycle riders took their shot for the coveted first place award at the Lincoln 500. For 31 years, Lincoln Elementary School students, teachers and parents have transformed the school’s campus into a rally racetrack. Drivers (riders) from all ages prepare for the day they will cross that finish line […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Memorial Day is Monday. But before the picnic baskets are packed and the barbecues are fired up it is important to take some time to remember what the day is really about. “It is a time to remember,” said Ken Jury. Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, is a day of […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A California Highway Patrol officer from the Altadena Station was struck by a vehicle traveling on the Ventura (134) Freeway on Tuesday afternoon. Officer J.D. Fields was transported to a local hospital with major injuries including a fractured femur and wrist after an SUV hit his motorcycle. On Wednesday he underwent surgery […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Former Glendale City Councilmember John Drayman received notification that National Fire Systems and Services of Glendale has placed a mechanic’s lien just shy of $100,000 on his Montrose condominium. A mechanic’s lien is placed on a property by a contractor, sub-contractor or supplier who has not been paid. National Fire had been […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It was an afternoon tea to celebrate Mother’s Day at the La Crescenta Library on May 7. The tea has become a tradition with the library thanks to Marta Wiggins, library manager. Inspired by her mother’s imaginative stories and sense of fun, Wiggins and her staff decorated the library’s community room as […]
By Mary O’KEEFE As the clouds finally parted mid-morning on Sunday, a group of wearier Crescenta Valley volunteers slowly carried their camping gear to their vehicles. Even though for 24 hours they had shared tears and laughter, stories of sadness and triumph, and braved an early morning rainstorm all had a smile for one another. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale Police Department is investigating former Glendale City Councilmember John Drayman on allegations of embezzlement. A few weeks ago a request was made with the Glendale Police Department to investigate possible embezzlement of funds concerning an organization Drayman was associated with. Information was gathered and enough was provided for a Los […]
By Mary O’KEEFE This Sunday a local violinist will take the stage at the Alex Theatre for her first solo with the Glendale Youth Orchestra. The performance is the orchestra’s season finale of their 22nd season. Sarah Worden is a Crescenta Valley High School freshman. She has been playing violin for seven and a half […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Sunday an example of why baseball is known as America’s pastime was presented at the Babe Herman Field in Glendale. Coach Joe Fitzpatrick and his team, the Dodgers, took to the field to play their third game of the season. It would be difficult to find any player more excited than […]
By Mary O’KEEFE As people entered College View campus on Tuesday afternoon they were greeted by horses, ducks, pigs and, yes, a camel. Tuesday was petting zoo day at the school and as visitors walked around the front of the campus they heard a lot of ooohs, ahs and “Catch that pig” being yelled out […]