Places to Go Did you know that Los Angeles is recognized – repeatedly – as a popular tourist destination? I’m not surprised when I consider the beaches, mountains, theme parks and places (like Hollywood) we have. Because of the many things our locale does offer we can easily enjoy a “staycation” – that is taking […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Some good news … the Trump Administration on June 18 officially stated it will not go ahead with plans to dismantle the important ocean monitoring system known as the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI). OOI was established in 2013 and has about 900 instruments in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. As I […]
By Mary O’KEEFE School is stressful. There are tests, homework, sports, arts, science and engineering and somewhere among all of that comes social connections – and pressure. “School is a full time job,” said Suzanna Bodnar, a student at Crescenta Valley High School who just finished her freshman year. And then there is summer and […]
CVCA Meeting Tonight June 25 The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its meeting tonight, June 25, at 7 p.m. in the community room at the La Crescenta Library. The meeting will include a presentation by Stephanie Landregan on Zone Zero fire rules, a discussion on the five-story project approved for 3411-3437 Foothill Blvd. as well as […]
A new rental assistance program in Glendale aims to address housing affordability and stability for Glendale renters experiencing a destabilizing financial event. On July 6 the City of Glendale will open a two-week application period for the new Glendale Rental Assistance and Stabilization Program (GRASP), which will provide eligible renters with targeted temporary financial support. […]
The City of Glendale gathered on June 17 to honor outgoing Councilmember Ara Najarian and celebrate more than 30 years of dedication to the Glendale community, including 21 years of service on the Glendale City Council. Hosted at the Glendale Police Dept. Community Room, the farewell reception brought together current and former elected officials, city […]
June 18 Colby Canyon Trail on Angeles Crest Highway, a man reported he had parked his vehicle at the location and he and his wife went on a hike. When they returned to the area they found the driver’s side window was smashed and his and his family’s passports were all missing. The theft occurred […]
By Mary O’KEEFE At some point the Palos Fire in Boyle Heights has affected most of the Los Angeles Basin and surrounding communities, like Crescenta Valley, Glendale, Burbank, La Cañada Flintridge and Sunland-Tujunga. Over last weekend the smell from the fire engulfed Crescenta Valley although the map from the Air Quality Management Dept. (AQMD) indicated […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The ballots in California continue to be counted. The next release of numbers was on Wednesday, after press time, and the final release will be on Friday between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Most elections are pretty much decided and there is not a lot of movement on the totals; however, in […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Joseph V. Sanchez was in court on June 22. His preliminary hearing was continued to Aug. 20. Sanchez is facing seven counts alleging lewd acts with children under the age of 14 and one count of possessing child pornography. The charges were filed by the office of the Los Angeles County District […]