By Mary O’KEEFE The New Year had a rocky start for Roger and Tracy Frey when they faced the first day of 2017 with a head on collision at 7:10 p.m. in the 2600 block of Foothill Boulevard. The Freys are well known in the community as the owners of Franks Famous Kitchen and for […]
By Mary O’KEEFE There are so many ways to get in and stay in shape especially in Southern California. CVW has recognized January as its Healthy Living month. Each week we will look at ways to begin the year in a healthy way but we want to go beyond the gyms and early morning runs. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Jan. 1, 2017 saw new laws going into effect for Californians. In fact, Gov. Jerry Brown signed 898 bills in 2016. Below are just some new laws in effect this year beginning with several laws regarding drivers, drugs and privacy. Really Hands-free Phones Most drivers have seen other drivers holding their cellphones […]
Warm temperatures did not keep kids – and their parents – away from a day of snow fun at Two Strike By Mary O’KEEFE Snow and sledding and sleeveless shirts and shorts may not look like they go together but in Crescenta Valley on Thursday it was the perfect way to spend the day. Over […]
By Mary O’KEEFE For Christians, Christmas is a time of remembering the birth of Jesus Christ. Often this is a direct contradiction to the fun of Santa and shopping. It is not often that an event can be a reminder of the time of Christ and be fun at the same time, but that […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Registered nurses and hospital administrators have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract covering 200 registered nurses in the bargaining unit at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. The RNs, affiliated with the California Nurses Association (CNA), state the agreement includes significant improvements and workplace protections that will enhance their ability to provide […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Webster Dictionary defines an “entrepreneur” as “one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise.” But a group of kids from La Cañada are expanding that definition to include one who is fearless, confident, well-spoken and respectful – thanks to an after-school program called School X. Developers of […]
The Prom Plus Club and Crescenta Valley High School Jazz Band combined efforts to support Prom Plus on Saturday, Dec. 10 hosting a swing dance at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club. The success of the event was in part due to the dedication and contributions of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club, LCWC Juniors, dance teachers […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police are investigating a hate crime after a family on Pickens Avenue in Montrose discovered a swastika with the word “Trump” painted on their garage door and a note threatening the family to keep their children from “our” property “or there will be consequences.” “We are investigating the incident,” said Glendale […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A man was transported to the hospital after an accidental shooting at the Angeles Shooting Ranges in Lake View Terrace on Sunday afternoon. “There was one male behind the firing line clearing his gun [who] accidentally shot his weapon,” said Sgt. Coussa, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. Crescenta Valley Station. The man […]