» Part II By Mary O’KEEFE Some predators are becoming more sophisticated, using burner phones, social media and other technology to try and snare victims. Readers have called CVW with concerns about calls they’ve received supposedly by the IRS [Internal Revenue Service], calls regarding Social Security “breaches” and others that ask personal questions […]
By Mary O’KEEFE USC Verdugo Hills Hospital holds many outreach events throughout the year and like many organizations is adapting to the new normal as a way of life. For the past four years the hospital has been hosting a conference to bring awareness to the issues of suicide and mental health and to share […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Goodwill donation centers in Montrose and La Crescenta have always had a healthy response from the community regarding donations; however, since the beginning of the novel coronavirus pandemic donation times and locations have been severely limited. Despite signs posted at the locations requesting people to not drop off items because many […]
»Elections 2020 By Mary O’KEEFE Proposition 14 will be on the Nov. 3 ballot and “authorizes bonds continuing stem cell research.” A yes vote, according to the California nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office, means the state could sell $5.5 billion in general obligation bonds primarily for stem cell research and the development of new medical treatments […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Residents have received a notice from USPS concerning the upcoming Nov. 3 election. It reminds voters to request “your mail-in ballot” at least 15 days prior to the election. However, all residents who have registered to vote in California will be receiving a vote-by-mail ballot for the November general election; there is […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley’s traditional Patriot Day motorcade took a not-so-traditional route on Sept. 11 as it wound its way from La Crescenta through Glendale and Tujunga and back. The motorcade of classic cars and hot rods annually recognize emergency responders and, for the past seven years, has driven past local schools as part […]
Residents experience stinging eyes and reduced visibility due to local fires. By Mary O’KEEFE The Bobcat Fire continues to add to the smoke-filled skies above Crescenta Valley, Glendale and nearby foothill communities. As of 4 p.m. on Wednesday, the Bobcat Fire has burned about 44,393 acres and is 3% contained. The fire had been at […]
» Elections 2020 By Mary O’KEEFE The upcoming November election will have a lot for voters to think about from who should lead the country to propositions that can change the lives of many Californians. Although all elections are important, the Nov. 3 elections have an added twist of being conducted during a pandemic. Like […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Flimflam artist, snake oil salesman, con man – all of these are terms that have been around for centuries although, with the introduction of the Internet, the ability to scam has been increased to unprecedented levels. An NPR [National Public Radio] 2015 story spoke of A.V. Lamartine, a con man who worked […]
COVID-19 has caused many local events to be canceled but the motorcade that acknowledges 9/11 and first responders will go on. By Mary O’KEEFE Though the ways events are held have changed – or have been canceled completely – due to the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce and Early Rodders […]