By Mary O’KEEFE The first Tuesday of every month Los Angeles residents in Tujunga and Sunland have a chance to talk to a Los Angeles Police Department officer about whatever issue they would like to discuss. The morning coffee hour is similar to the Coffee with the COPPS scenario utilized by Glendale. It is a […]
Sept. 6 Cañada Boulevard and Colina Drive in Glendale, Glendale officers responded to a call concerning a suspicious woman who had stepped in front a vehicle and was throwing her hands up. The caller reported that he had nearly struck the woman with his vehicle. Officers found the woman walking southbound on Cañada Boulevard. One […]
On the 10th anniversary of the worst terrorist attack on American soil, responders offer personal perspectives on Sept. 11, 2001. By Mary O’KEEFE It will be one of those dates when over and over again people will ask, “Where were you when you heard?” On Sept. 11, 2001 at 8:46 a.m., hijacked American Airlines flight […]
By Ted AYALA From far and wide, they came to the Los Angeles County Hall of Administration – some 800 people altogether. From the South Bay, Palmdale, East Los Angeles, and everywhere in between. Crowds gathered in stormy debate over the proposed plans to redistrict Los Angeles County. Supervisors Gloria Molina and Mark Ridley-Thomas propose […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Monday, Angeles Crest legend Lynn Newcomb Jr., 91, died in Bishop, Calif. Newcomb’s Ranch is synonymous with the ’Crest. For decades the ranch has been an oasis for motorcyclists, motorists and cyclists alike. Perhaps it is the only place on the ’Crest where all three road enthusiasts get along. The reason […]
By Ted AYALA Amid the continuing aftershocks that were felt through the weekend in some parts of the northern Greater Los Angeles area, the United States Geological Survey upgraded last week’s Newhall earthquake to a 4.3. The earthquake’s origin was near the one for the 1971 Sylmar earthquake, which was registered as a 6.6 on […]
It’s For The Birds One of my fondest childhood memories is of watching Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke in the classic 1964 Disney film, “Mary Poppins.” In particular, I always loved the scene where Mary sings, “Feed the Birds” as hundreds of pigeons coo and nibble at the bread crumbs covering the cobblestones at […]
Mount Lukens or Sister Elsie Peak? For those of us that like to hike our local trails or just enjoy gazing at the incredible vistas of the San Gabriels from our valley, Mt. Lukens is a central theme. It’s the highest point in the range above us and it dominates our valley. But the name […]
Pointers for Parents – Available Tuesday Nights My wife and I, like millions of other anxious first-time parents, bought a copy of Heidi Murkoff’s and Sharon Mazel’s, “What to Expect When You are Expecting” with the belief that this modern-age bible would impart upon us all the wisdom necessary to traverse the new frontier of […]
Overtaxed, Overburdened California This is in response to Jason Kurosu’s article, “Hope Offered – But Will it Be Found – In Jobs Package” on Sept. 1. Jason wrote, “But where Gov. Brown really needs support is from Republican elected officials. Partisan politics have been a strong factor. …” Governor Jerry Brown and the Democrats, ignoring […]