Celebration of Life/Irish Wake Planned
In brief
Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday morning, April 1. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to capture the morning light […]
Weather Watch <<< Taking A Look Outside Our Window
By Mary O’KEEFE I had an entirely different column for this week. It was done, and you have no idea what a great feeling that is to just have it completed; however, then I attended the Glendale City Council Special Meeting on Tuesday morning with LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and I realized there was […]
FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER <<< Robin Goldsworthy
Ugh! More Rain I don’t know about you, but to me it doesn’t seem much like spring. I know – we need the rain, but that doesn’t jibe with my perspective of what spring is. I am breathing a little easier knowing that our roof no longer leaks (thank you, Steve Goldsworthy); however, my thoughts […]
Women’s History Month <<< A Woman’s Boots On The Ground POV
By Mary O’KEEFE Recently members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. – Montrose Search and Rescue (MSAR) team traveled to Turkey joining an international effort to help those affected by the Feb. 6 massive earthquake. The earthquake was close to Turkey’s border with Syria. It struck at 4:17 a.m. local time and has been […]
More than Just Bike Lanes – the La Crescenta Avenue Rehab Project
By Mary O’KEEFE The La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project that is being spearheaded by the City of Glendale has a lot more to it than bike lanes and the Alternative 1 choice of reducing the lanes from four, two in each direction, to two, one lane in each direction. According to the City the project […]
Margaret Baca
Jan. 25, 2023 Margaret and her family were longtime residents of La Crescenta. She passed away on Jan. 25 after battling pancreatic cancer. She was retired from JPL where she worked for over 30 years. After retiring, she enjoyed vacations and worked part time at La Crescenta Elementary School and OSH/Ace Hardware stores. She […]
Betty Uebel
Feb. 14, 1926 – March 31, 2022 Betty was born to Wilhelm and Matilda Eichenhofer in Glendale. She spent much of her growing up years in McFarland, returning to the area to attend Glendale High School. Upon graduation, she worked at Hoover High School. She met and married her husband Ben and they raised two children […]
Preparing for the Baker to Vegas Relay
By Mary O’KEEFE This coming weekend law enforcement from all over the country, and possibly even outside the U.S., will be gathering in Baker, California to start the 120-mile Baker to Vegas – Los Angeles Police Revolver and Athletic Club’s (LAPRAAC) Challenge Cup Relay. The relay race has 20 legs that range from four miles […]
Crime blotter
March 26 2300 block of Florencita Avenue in Montrose, tools were stolen from a vehicle. Surveillance footage revealed a suspect who was described as a white male with shoulder length black hair, about 30 years old, 6’01” tall with a medium build and at the time was wearing all dark clothing and carrying a black […]