Feeding My Attitude of Gratitude The generosity of our readers never ceases to amaze me. Over the years I have had readers who drew cartoons specifically for this paper (“CV Kids”), wrote for this paper and shot photos for this paper – at no charge. I’ve had readers who donated a generator for our annual […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale Fire Dept. responded to reports of smoke coming from the Images Hair Salon in the 2200 block of Honolulu Avenue this afternoon around 4:30 p.m. According to Glendale Fire Captain Scott McMahon, after investigating the scene it was determined to be a false alarm.
updated 5:03:Glendale police have determined that the cause of the accident was due to the medical condition of the driver. There were two tables that were occupied in front of Zeke’s at the time of the accident. Witnesses say that the CVHS cross-country team was running with the car close behind them. As of now […]
Areas Closed for Public Safety During Winter Storms With the predicted heavy rain in a series of winter storms, Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument officials have closed multiple recreation areas to ensure public safety. Rowher Flats and Drinkwater Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) areas are closed. The South Fork, Big Rock, Gould […]
By Mary O’KEEFE While many were enjoying Christmas day, two women took off on a hike that would eventually have them climbing six peaks in the Angeles National Forest and ending with an unscheduled meeting with members of the Montrose Search and Rescue team. “The women were able to get into an area of cell […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A Park Needs Assessment workshop sponsored by the Crescenta Valley Town Council will be held on Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Rosemont Middle School auditorium. The County of Los Angeles is in the process of studying park and recreation facilities to better understand how to improve, expand and […]
Calm Before the Storms It doesn’t take much to remind me why I’m a California girl. On Thursday night, New Year’s Eve, Steve and I headed over to Star Café for dinner (I’m crazy about their butternut squash ravioli). As usual, the holiday décor was stunning – large ornaments hung from the ceiling adding color […]
By Mary O’KEEFE With the rains, colder temperatures and just normal fall flu season, there are a few things people can do to help protect them against illness. “We’ve been seeing it all this season,” said Dr. John Rodarte, with Descanso Pediatrics in La Cañada. “From stomach viruses to strep throat and upper respiratory infections.” […]
Photo by Mary O’KEEFE Heavy rains downed power lines in the 2400 block of Montrose Avenue on Tuesday interrupting electricity for several blocks. Living up to the hype, El Niño arrived knocking out power and drenching the foothills. By Charly SHELTON It finally happened. The long-awaited “Godzilla El Niño” […]
“Large drops of rain soon began to fall and, as the storm-clouds came sailing onward, others supplied the void they left behind and spread over the sky.” – Charles Dickens, “Old Curiosity Shop” So at last … With the new year, the much anticipated El Niño-enhanced rains arrived. Meteorologists and amateur weather watchers alike […]