Updated Oct. 9 By Mary O’KEEFE The Nov. 3 election is a little over three weeks away. Voting in Los Angeles County has already begun at the LA County Registrar’s headquarters at 12400 Imperial Highway, third floor in Norwalk 90650. Vote-by-mail ballots have been sent out to all registered voters in California. Voters can […]
By Mary O’KEEFE As of Wednesday morning, the Bobcat Fire burned about 114,202 acres and was 62% contained. There were 1,363 personnel fighting the fire including 119 engines, 23 hand crews, 14 air support, 13 bulldozers and 13 water tenders. On Tuesday night fire crews focused on strengthening containment lines, monitoring areas for spot fires […]
Unexpected expenses to make repairs to the Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall have veterans turning for help to the community it serves. By Mary O’KEEFE The veterans of American Legion Post 288 are well known for their community outreach. They host bingo fundraisers for numerous non-profit organizations, sponsor a Boy Scout troop, offer scholarships and donate […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Easterseals SoCal (ESSC) has launched “We Are the 25%,” a voter awareness campaign that highlights the importance of disabled citizens getting out to vote. There are over 61 million people across the United States who have a disability. That equals one-in-four voters, or 25% of the U.S. population, according to the Centers […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Although traffic has been lighter on local streets and freeways due to the pandemic, traffic issues have not gone away. Glendale police, California Highway Patrol, Angeles National Forest Law Enforcement and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. are all patrolling areas in an attempt to crack down on people who drive faster than […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale Unified School District is reaching out to parents and students to find out how the district can best support its school families. The district’s Student Wellness Dept. has designated one school counselor to support foster youth and students experiencing homelessness, and seven therapists and 34 mental health interns to serve throughout […]
By Mary O’KEEFE October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to breastcancer.org, about one in eight women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. In 2020 about 276,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 48,530 […]
As if they aren’t burdened enough, firefighters leaving the Bobcat Fire came upon another small fire in the Angeles National Forest. By Mary O’KEEFE The U.S. Forest Service is asking for the public’s help with information concerning a fire that began on Sunday, Sept. 20 around 5 p.m. at mile marker 28 off the Angeles […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Human Rights Campaign has released its Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only hospital in Glendale that made the list. “Each of the participants was given a score based on how many LGBTQ [lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer]-inclusive policies and practices they have in place […]
Tuesday was National Voter Registration Day. Those in Los Angeles County can register to vote or verify their registration by visiting lavote.net or calling (800) 815-2666. By Mary O’KEEFE The Vote-by-Mail ballots will be sent out from the LA County Registrar’s Office on Oct. 5. All registered voters in LA County will be receiving Vote-by-Mail […]