By Mary O’KEEFE It began in 2015 as a winter gift to the community children from the Los Angeles County Dept. of Parks and Recreation, an unusual gift for Southern California children – a gift of snow. “It’s one last holiday celebration,” said Sussy Nemer, LA County Supervisor spokeswoman. Initially, LA County Fifth District Supervisor […]
By Mary O’KEEFE When a person hears the word “cancer” from their doctor there are many different types of reactions. There is fear, anger, disbelief and dread. But imagine going to doctors and no one says it – even though you know it’s there. Then finally a doctor confirms what you already knew. Then a […]
By Mary O’KEEFE When the rains poured down this week around the Southland focus was on the hillsides affected by recent wildfires. Mudslides, like the ones that came after the Station Fire, follow many fires, and are the one-two punch from Mother Nature that everyone dreads – and fears. In addition to flooding from water […]
After months of intense work, these cadets conquered fears, challenges and struggles to graduate with Class XX. By Mary O’KEEFE On Sunday, 28 members of the Verdugo Fire Academy Class XX graduated after 12 months of classes. These included 900 hours of instruction in areas including firefighting survival, aerial ladder, live fire, ventilation, ladders and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau continue its investigation into the murder of a young woman whose body was found on Angeles Crest Highway on Dec. 24. A hiker discovered the body of a 21-year-old woman identified by the LA County Coroner as Raylynn Josephine-Deanne Hernandez. “[Her body] was found just off […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The 2018 Tournament of Roses Parade theme “Making a Difference” highlighted individuals and organizations that serve others. While many watched the Rose Parade from the comfort of their living rooms, for one La Crescenta resident this year’s parade was up close and very personal. “I was actually surprised,” said Dr. Slavin of […]
Learning about MinuteClinics By Mary O’KEEFE Some may have seen the MinuteClinics at CVS Pharmacies but not know what they really are all about. Most know CVS offers flu shots but the MinuteClinics can provide so much more. “Everything that runs the scope of nurse practitioners,” said Myriam Boutary, MinuteClinic nurse practitioner and Los Angeles-area […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. is investigating a home invasion that occurred on Dec. 31 between 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. in the 800 block of Flintridge Avenue in La Cañada. A resident of the home said he was sitting in an upstairs room watching television when he heard his wife scream. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE As in every new year, law enforcement must deal with new laws that go into effect. This year a primary focus is on the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana, and how to deal with those driving under the influence. “In reality we have faced this [issue] for a while,” said […]
By Mary O’KEEFE For the 11th year, the Early Rodders gathered toys and delivered them, in their very classic way, to Los Angeles County Fire Dept. Station 82 for the fire department’s Spark of Love toy drive. The Spark of Love toy drive is a campaign that in 2017 celebrated 25 years of giving. The […]