Investigation Ongoing into Two Robberies

Investigation Ongoing into Two Robberies

By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. detectives are investigating two robberies, one in La Cañada Flintridge and the other in La Crescenta, that occurred just three days apart. The victims were walking on the sidewalk/street when the suspects approached, robbed them and drove away. The first robbery took place on Dec. 15 at […]

Entries Guarantee to Dazzle Along Parade Route

Entries Guarantee to Dazzle Along Parade Route

Local organizations prepare their interpretations of parade theme “The Melody of Life.”   By Mary O’KEEFE and Charly SHELTON   Those watching the Rose Parade, either in person or remotely, see it as a celebration of communities across the country, and the world, coming together to ring in the New Year. But it takes a […]

Families Turn Out for Food and Toy Drive

By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley Sheriff Station’s Annual Food and Toy Drive on Saturday helped the holidays be a little more cheerful for about 70 families. The annual event, which partners the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept. and LA County Parks and Recreation, was a celebration that included breakfast, toys and a visit with Santa. Families […]

Still Welcome but No More Sign

Still Welcome but No More Sign

By Mary O’KEEFE The embattled Welcome to Glendale sign at Lowell Avenue on Foothill Boulevard has been removed – permanently – by the City of Glendale. A couple of years ago, the City of Glendale partnered with the Friends of North Glendale to create and install Welcome to Glendale signs on Foothill Boulevard. There were […]

A New Park Where All Can Play

By Mary O’KEEFE Maple Park is ready to start construction of a playground where all are welcomed. The inclusive park, designed by Shane’s Inspiration, is going to benefit the community by benefiting all children. The playground at the park, located at 820 E. Maple St., Glendale 91205, was unanimously approved by Glendale City Council. The […]

New Truck for Montrose SAR

New Truck for Montrose SAR

By Mary O’KEEFE For over 70 years, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. Montrose Search and Rescue team has been on call. The team members respond to emergencies primarily in the Angeles National Forest but when needed have also joined searches all over California and beyond. Members are trained for rescues on land, ice and […]

Local Home Receives Glendale Register Designation

By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale City Council voted on Tuesday to place a home in the 500 block of Whiting Woods Road on the Glendale Register of Historic Resources and authorized a Mills Act Contract. The Mills Act Historical Property Contract Program allows owners of qualifying buildings to receive property tax reductions and use those savings […]

GUSD Harnesses ‘Restorative Powers’

  By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale Unified School District has recently come under fire with the handling of the Hoover High School brawl in October among students. The district did not respond quickly to the incident and, as the administration paused, social media took the story and ran with it. “I learned – big time; my […]

There’s Still Time to Give

There’s Still Time to Give

By Mary O’KEEFE   It’s that time of year when people think about buying that perfect present. This year the average American consumer plans to spend, on average, $846 on gifts, according to a survey by Experian. This same survey found that millennials (those born in 1980/1981 to the 1990s) plan to spend $1,034 on […]

Open Discussion Held on Gun Violence

By Mary O’KEEFE How to address gun violence was the topic of discussion on Nov. 26 at Woodbury University at a forum hosted by Congressman Adam Schiff and State Senator Anthony Portantino. The discussion came on the heels of the Nov. 7 mass shooting in a Thousand Oaks bar and grill that was still fresh […]