Out of Time I was moved by Mary O’Keefe’s summary of the funeral service of former CV Town Council member Charlie Beatty (you can find her summary in her column across from this one). She urged that each of us spends more time with those we love, our family and friends – a sobering message. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Anyone who has read this column knows that I have been very concerned about AI [artificial intelligence]. This concern is born out of decades of warnings from science fiction, tech CEOs and employees’ testimonies and writings. I was actually speaking to someone over the weekend when a discussion came up about AI. […]
Caltrans announced daytime and overnight ramp closures on Interstate 210 (I-210) on Monday, Sept. 14 through Friday, Sept. 18 for work on a culvert drainage project on I-210 near the Sunland Boulevard undercrossing. The closures are subject to change and scheduled as follows: On Monday, Sept. 14 through Thursday, Sept. 17: Eastbound I-210 Closure of […]
These firefighting aircraft will help California battle wildfires. By Mary O’KEEFE Year-to-date, California has seen 5,294 wildfires, 317,636 acres burned and one fatality; 143 structures were destroyed. September is Emergency Preparedness Month and National Firefighter Appreciation Month and in Los Angeles County September is when the super scooper aircraft arrive from Canada to Van Nuys […]
Glendale faces a range of natural hazards, including earthquakes, wildfires and extreme weather. Residents are encouraged to review their emergency plans, maintain emergency supplies, prepare for possible power outages and consider the needs of children, older adults, pets, medications and those who may need additional assistance during an emergency. Staying informed is also an important […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It is often said that Southern California does not have “weather;” it is either sunny or more sunny. But for anyone who lives here the truth is actually more diverse – and over the last few weeks Californians have experienced quite a bit of “weather.” The National Weather Service has issued another […]
To Continue… Last week I crowed about being around 17 years as CV Weekly celebrated its 17th anniversary. Today, I’d like to continue that thought. Last week, I mentioned the importance of our advertisers and subscribers. I’d like to delve into that a little more. Without a doubt, advertising dollars make up the main source […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Sixty years ago, on Sept. 8, 1966, “Star Trek” the original series debuted with the episode “The Man Trap” written by George Clayton Johnson. I didn’t watch “Star Trek” when it originally aired but I did discover it when it went into syndication just a few months after it was canceled on […]
9/11 Motorcade A motorcade commemorating 9/11 will be held throughout the Crescenta Valley on Friday morning (a map of the motorcade route is in the News section of this paper). It is hosted by the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Early Rodders, a hotrod and classic car group. The purpose of the motorcade […]
As part of The Hero’s Quest program, kids learn to solve problems, make decisions, work as a team, practice leadership and public speaking, do mental math, write by hand, manage frustration, recover from failure, laugh and build authentic friendships. Photo provided by Johnny BROOKBANK By Eliza PARTIKA The Hero’s Quest is a program that began […]