By Mary O’KEEFE When Robin Goldsworthy invited me to be part of the newspaper she was starting I knew it would be a perfect fit for me. I liked doing hyper-local news and as the industry appeared to be moving away from that format the CVW promised to embrace it. I liked sharing news that […]
By Mary O’KEEFE As with every start of the new school year, CVW reminds drivers to be aware of pedestrians, and pedestrians to be alert to drivers. Many local neighborhoods do not have sidewalks, making many streets difficult to traverse for both drivers and pedestrians. The sun is a factor, especially in the morning in […]
In providing a message regarding gun safety, the sheriff’s department earned a nod from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. By Mary O’KEEFE Imagine hearing voices of young children talking about playing zombie hunters. It sounds like a typical play date; however, the visual that is linked to these playing children is a handgun, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Sept. 11 is Patriot Day, a day to remember the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01. In Crescenta Valley, the day is commemorated in two ways. The first is a motorcade in the morning and the second is a somber remembrance of the day that shocked the nation. It was seven years ago when […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale Police Community Advisory Panel met on Saturday to learn how police respond to situations, how they are trained and how misconceptions affect the department. The Advisory Panel has been a part of the GPD for several years; however, in 2012, the committee was put on hold. But when Carl Povilaitis […]
The Colorado Fire stirs memories of the Station Fire of 10 years ago and reminds residents of just how deadly wildfires can be. By Mary O’KEEFE On Sunday the all-too-familiar smell of smoke from a wildfire filled the air. It was about 4 p.m. when the Los Angeles Fire Dept. responded to a brush fire […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Friday, Aug. 23, at 7:53 p.m. Glendale police officers responded to a call regarding a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian, a 13-year-old boy [at first reported as a 12-year-old], was crossing Verdugo Road, 2801 Verdugo Road, in a marked crosswalk when a vehicle, described as a […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale Central Park was the site of a party on Saturday that was good for one’s heart and mind. “We have free healthy food and healthy cooking demonstrations,” said Kristine Kelly, senior communications director, American Heart Association. The event was a Wellbeing Block Party and was Glendale’s first as part of the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE American Legion Post 288 hosted a breakfast recently to thank firefighters for what they do to keep the community safe. During the breakfast presentations were made to the Los Angeles County and Glendale fire departments. The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce, CV Town Council, Glendale Homeowners Coordinating Council and American Legion Post […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley’s 135th anniversary celebration will be held at St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church on Sept. 21. The church has a rich history in the Crescenta Valley and its selection as the place to hold the anniversary celebration was obvious. Although the event is sponsored by Los Angeles County […]