Search for Missing Man Just One of Many Call-outs for MSAR

Search for Missing Man Just One of Many Call-outs for MSAR

By Mary O’KEEFE There have been a lot of lost hikers and rescues lately in the Angeles National Forest. The Montrose Search and Rescue team, along with search and rescue teams from around the state, as of Wednesday continue their active search for a missing 73-year-old hiker, Eugene Jo, near Mount Waterman. “[Jo] was hiking […]

Chamber Hosts Annual Golf Tournament

Chamber Hosts Annual Golf Tournament

By Mary O’KEEFE Fifty-two golfers came out in the rain and fog to play in the Annual Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at Scholl Canyon Golf Course on Friday. At the end of their game they enjoyed a lunch catered by Zeke’s Smokehouse. The dedicated golfers were there to support the Chamber and […]

New Fraud Task Force to Protect Elderly

By Mary O’KEEFE A week ago, the Justice Department announced the establishment of the Transnational Elder Fraud Strike Force, which will be a joint law enforcement effort bringing together resources and the DOJ’s Consumer Protection Branch, the U.S. Attorneys’ Office for six federal districts, the FBI, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and other organizations. The […]

Plenty to See and Do at Annual 4th of July Extravaganza

Plenty to See and Do at Annual 4th of July Extravaganza

Gates open at 4 p.m. to an event that features inflatables, music, food and, of course, fireworks. By Mary O’KEEFE In the 1700s, Great Britain was one of the most powerful countries in the world. The power of the British Empire stretched across the globe as it colonized countries to increase trade, profits and tax […]

A Student Celebrated: CVHS Valedictorian Jun Kee Kim Kim

A Student Celebrated: CVHS Valedictorian Jun Kee Kim Kim

By Mary O’KEEFE Being a student at Crescenta Valley High School is not easy. The curriculum is demanding and, for students taking any AP [advance placement] classes, it is even more difficult. It is not just the classes that are challenging but it is also trying to maintain the balance among school, outside activities, clubs […]

Students Graduate, Promote from Local Schools

Students Graduate, Promote from Local Schools

High temperatures didn’t dissuade family and friends from witnessing their students’ achievements. By Mary O’KEEFE and Robin GOLDSWORTHY It was graduation/promotion day in Crescenta Valley for the Class of 2019. Tuesday was the last day of school for students in the Glendale Unified School District, which meant sixth and eighth grades promoted, and high school […]

Complaints Continue Regarding SCE Tree Trimming

By Mary O’KEEFE Southern California Edison continues sending crews out around the Crescenta Valley to trim trees. The reason for the trimming has at its foundation in fire safety.  SCE has contracted with tree services to cut branches and limbs near electrical wires. The difference this year is new requirements by the state that recommend […]

Update on Honolulu Manor

By Mary O’KEEFE Honolulu Manor Senior Apartments is still functioning with one elevator. The residents of the apartment complex are 65 years old and older. Many of them have mobility issues, so when the first elevator broke down in October 2018 they were worried about being dependent on one elevator. They feared that if the […]

AB 516 in Senate Committee

By Mary O’KEEFE AB 516 has been a subject of discussion across California including by residents and business owners. AB 516 is titled the Authority to Remove Vehicles and authored by Assemblymember David Chiu. The bill proposes to repeal existing law that authorizes law enforcement officers to tow vehicles for having five or more delinquent […]

Arraignment Scheduled for Senior Apartment Owner

Arraignment Scheduled for Senior Apartment Owner

By Mary O’KEEFE As reported last week in the CVW, many of the residents of the Honolulu Manor Senior Apartments had been stuck in their homes for several days due to both elevators in their complex not working. After weeks of attempting to reach the owner of the apartment complex by residents, media and the […]