“Let us not be satisfied with just giving money. Money is not enough, money can be got, but they need your hearts to love them. So spread your love everywhere you go.” —- Mother Teresa By Mary O’KEEFE This is the season for giving. So many in the Crescenta Valley community give so much to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The La Crescenta Tree Lighting that occurred on Dec. 12 got everyone in the mood for a small town holiday season. Student performers from Dunsmore and La Crescenta elementary schools and Crescenta Valley Instrumental Music jazz band entertained the audience. The courtyard in front of the library was filled with children and […]
The community turns out for local breakfasts that showcase holiday fun and Santa. By Lori BODNAR and Mary O’KEEFE Family and friends gathered together on Saturday to make memories, visit with Santa Claus and enjoy area breakfasts. Crafts, breakfast and firefighters were found at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club’s 28th annual Breakfast with Santa. About […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The search and rescue community is mourning the loss of Timothy Staples, 32, whose body was found on Mt. Baldy on Saturday afternoon, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s social media post. Staples had been a volunteer with the West Valley Search and Rescue for nine years. In his “day job” […]
By Mary O’KEEFE For the second time in recent weeks elderly residents have been conned by suspects who call pretending to be a grandson/granddaughter in trouble. From a car accident to driving under the influence, the predators prey on their victims’ vulnerability and loyalty to their families. On Dec. 12, a La Cañada elderly resident […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan has announced that the County’s amended Election Administration Plan [EAP] has been posted and is available for public comment/input until Dec. 27. The EAP is the County’s strategy to administer elections under the California Voter’s Choice Act, communicate the County’s voter education and outreach […]
By Mary O’KEEFE For over 13 years the fate of the property that previously housed the Verdugo Hills Golf Course has been in flux. On Tuesday a rezoning ordinance was denied by the City of LA PLUM, the Planning and Land Use Management committee, leaving the development proposed by the Snowball Investments company stalled ¬– […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The March 2020 election is a change for California. In the past, the primaries were held in June. The change means California joins other states in so-called “Super Tuesday” when about eight states vote in primary elections. Previous primaries in California took place well after other states had voted, lessening the impact […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Last Saturday’s Montrose Glendale Christmas Parade was a little wet and a little cold but it was still a successful event. There were some organizations that dropped out of the lineup due to the weather but those that stayed walked the misty Honolulu Avenue waving and smiling along the way. Big cheers […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Team members from Montrose Search and Rescue joined search and rescue teams from San Bernardino, San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles County in the search for missing hiker Sreenivas “Sree” Mokkapati, 52, from Irvine. The man, who has been described as an avid hiker, was with three other people when he got […]