By Mary O’KEEFE COVID-19 numbers, both the positive cases and deaths, are shared every day but beyond the numbers are people, loved ones and friends who are self isolating, who are hospitalized and who have lost their battle with the coronavirus. The number of deaths, as of Monday, June 8, reached 2,655 in Los Angeles […]
By Mary O’KEEFE For about nine years, Glendale Unified School District board member Nayiri Nahabedian has been working with local individuals, organizations and elected officials who support education and want to give students a leg up on their academic future. This year all the hours of work and countless emails paid off, literally, with the […]
The Crescenta Valley Town Council is having a virtual general meeting on Thursday, June 18 when it will receive a sound wall presentation from the LA County Dept. of Public Works on its progress, the findings from a noise barrier scope summary report, and what the next steps will be. The noise barrier report includes […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Stress surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic has been felt in a variety of ways including a concern by some parents that if they test positive for COVID-19 their children will be taken from them. This is not true. “We have heard of that rumor and we want to dispel the notion,” said Bobby […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Restaurants and retailers can apply now to participate in Al Fresco Glendale, a temporary program created by the Glendale City Council that encourages outdoor dining and shopping in commercial hubs throughout the city. This announcement follows a decision on June 2 by the Glendale City Council to waive fees associated with the […]
Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day All are invited on Saturday, June 13 from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. to help protect the natural habitat at the Rosemont Preserve. Volunteers will be trimming back spring growth around the trails and working on fire hazard reduction on some of the slopes. LA County guidelines are being followed in […]
Memories to Last a Lifetime I had the privilege this week to attend the mobile certificate pick-up at Rosemont Middle School and the mobile graduation at Crescenta Valley High School. For over 10 years I have covered the high school senior commencement and, as a parent, have attended four promotion ceremonies at Rosemont Middle School. […]
“Lizards of every temper, style, and color dwell here, seemingly as happy and companionable as the birds and squirrels.” ~ John Muir Lizards? It’s bit of a stretch, I know. So how does a lizard fit into a weather column? Read on… Weekly, I search for a perfect and fitting quotation. John Muir […]
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond on Wednesday called on counseling groups across California to work together in a coordinated effort to expand services that can close gaps in mental health supports for students experiencing increased levels of trauma exacerbated by the pandemic. During his weekly virtual media check-in, Thurmond called attention to emotional […]
Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health has confirmed 61 deaths due to COVID-19 bringing the total number of deaths in the County to 2,768, according to Public Health reported on June 10. As of June 8, Glendale had reported 95 deaths, La Cañada Flintridge reported five deaths, Eagle Rock reported 16 deaths, Sunland reported […]