By Mary O’KEEFE For the third consecutive year, the Glendale Police Dept. has added its support for breast cancer research, awareness and treatment. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Glendale police and fire have gone pink in support. GPD officers applied pink shoulder emblems to their uniforms, added pink to six motorcycles, air support […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale Humane Society will be holding its annual Bow Wows and Bites fundraiser on Oct. 15 at Andersen’s Pet Shop in Montrose. This is the first time Andersen’s will be hosting the event. “Usually it is at someone’s home,” said Alyce Russell, Andersen’s owner. The pet shop is an appropriate place […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Another Oktoberfest has come and gone. With an estimated crowd of between 20,000 and 25,000 people, the event filled every inch of Honolulu Avenue on Saturday. It was the Montrose Oktoberfest’s 40th anniversary, which was recognized by dignitaries including Senator Anthony Portantino, Glendale City Councilmembers Ara Najarian and Vrej Agajanian, and representatives […]
By Mary O’KEEFE At the Metropolitan Water District meeting on Tuesday the board voted to approve the California WaterFix. “About 30% of the water that flows out of taps in Southern California comes from northern California via the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The Delta’s delivery system, however, is badly outdated, a problem compounded both by a […]
CV Sheriff’s Station prepares for ghoulish good time at Haunted Jail. By Mary O’KEEFE It has been a long time tradition in the Crescenta Valley – the Haunted Jail. The spooky event held at the CV Sheriff’s Station at 4554 Briggs Ave. had been created years ago by a deputy who worked at the station. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It’s something many take for granted, yet it is vital for life – water. For most, it is no farther than the nearest faucet or bottle of water in the refrigerator. But for some, like those along Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles, just getting one 16-ounce serving of water is a […]
By Mary O’KEEFE In a statement released by the Dept. of Justice on Sept. 29, a former employee of the Glendale City Attorney’s office was charged with embezzling $609,764 by creating documents to make it appear the money was being used to pay civil claims against the city. The employee, Cassandra Alexander, 53, was charged […]
Local students and parents join together to celebrate Walk to School Day. By Mary O’KEEFE Children and adolescents should have 60 minutes or more of physical activity daily, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Yet fewer than three in 10 high school students get at an hour of physical activity a […]
“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.” Muhammad Ali By Mary O’KEEFE For some, sitting back when help is needed is simply not an option. Mike Leum is a member of the Montrose Search and Rescue team and a leader with Life Rolls On/They Will Surf Again. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Fire House youth center launches a new program titled Career Speaker Series with criminalist Michelle Sandberg with the Los Angeles Sheriffs Dept. Crime Lab. The Fire House youth center opened its doors about eight years ago as a safe place for kids. Youth with a variety of interests were invited to […]