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The Value of Vacations – or – The Power of Saving My Nails I have a horrible habit. I bite my nails. That wouldn’t be so bad except that I also have – shall we say enhanced – fingernails? This means I have what some would say are nails that aren’t really mine.(As an aside, […]

Athletic Hall of Fame Honors

Athletic Hall of Fame Honors

By Mary O’KEEFE Sports mentors/leaders were honored at the Crescenta Valley High School Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 4. “This year, CV has maintained its commitment to fostering a sense of belonging among its students. For many, this sense of belonging is found within our diverse range of athletic teams. Our CV athletes […]

In Brief

FUN AND MORE AT LA COUNTY FAIR The 95th Los Angeles County Fair continues through May 27 at Fairplex in Pomona with the theme of “Stars, Stripes & Fun,” celebrating the county’s communities. Offerings include a carnival, shopping, food, concerts and animals. For schedules and tickets, visit https://www.lacountyfair.com.   Free Dance Show at Library The […]

Investigation Closes Broadview Drive

By Mary O’KEEFE The 1600 block of Broadview Drive was closed on Tuesday afternoon as law enforcement investigated a possible explosive device that had been found in a home. The Los Angeles Country Sheriff Department (LASD) Bomb Squad responded. Evacuations were made in the area as the investigation continued. The LASD Bomb Squad retrieved the […]

See’s Candy Store Damaged by Vehicle

By Mary O’KEEFE At about 9:30 a.m.  on Wednesday, a female driver was reportedly traveling southbound on Valley Sun Lane toward Foothill Boulevard. She turned right into the parking lot of See’s Candy and continued into the front doors of the building. No injuries were reported however as a precaution the driver was transported to […]

Sunset and Foothill Future

By Mary O’KEEFE A photo on the corner of Sunset Avenue and Foothill Boulevard has some residents curious as to what this complex is and when it may be built. “The [Los Angeles] County approved a 31 unit apartment building,” said David Hartunian, owner/broker of the property. Some of those units will be designated as […]

CRIME BLOTTER

May 5 2400 block of Mayfield Avenue in Montrose, the windshield was shattered and the side mirror of a vehicle was damaged while parked at the location between 6:10 p.m. and 7:20 p.m.   May 3 600 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, employees reported a man had taken items and walked out […]

National Nurses’ Week

National Nurses’ Week

By Mary O’KEEFE This week is National Nurses Week. During COVID-19 the role of nurses came to the forefront because they were truly on the frontline of the pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) had declared 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and Midwife with a goal to raise awareness of the need for […]

Keep Your Purse Close – Warns CV Sheriffs

By Mary O’KEEFE The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept/Crescenta Valley Station sent out a notice via social media warning residents to be cautious while shopping or dining at local businesses. Deputies are noticing an increase in thefts where people are shopping, or dining,  at local business establishments and items are stolen from purses, according to […]

Discussion of District Elections Delayed

The Glendale City Council held its sixth public hearing on the issue of district elections as part of its Tuesday night meeting and delayed a decision to its meeting of May 21, possibly beyond that date, as it heads towards a fixed deadline at the end of July for putting any measure on the ballot […]