Prom Plus has been a part of Crescenta Valley for almost three decades. Its tagline “Saving Lives One Prom at a Time” basically states it all. By Mary O’KEEFE Prom is one of those nights that is exciting and worrisome. For seniors it is part of a ritual that has lasted generations. It signals the […]
By Julie BUTCHER The Glendale City Council started its weekly meeting on Tuesday night by recognizing frontline emergency medical workers during EMS Week. “You never really appreciate the EMS service until you need it,” said Councilmember Ara Najarian. “Their service is truly what helps make Glendale the premier city that it is. We can sleep […]
“But tomorrow may rain, so I’ll follow the sun.” The Beatles, “I’ll Follow The Sun,” 1964 Summer is making its annual entrance; the skies are clear with warm winds a blowing. Once it settles in, it’s here until October. Mild summer evenings bring many of us outdoors – maybe into the local mountains. You are […]
Taste of Montrose As I promised in last week’s column, I’m going to share with you the topper of two weekends ago: Sunday’s exciting day along Honolulu Avenue. After being quiet for two years due to the pandemic, Honolulu Avenue came alive on Sunday, May 1 when the Montrose Shopping Park Assn. hosted the annual […]
Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day The community is invited to the Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day on Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. to help protect the natural habitat at Rosemont Preserve. Volunteers will be weeding the demonstration garden and removing invasive plants that pose a fire danger to the Preserve. Wear sturdy shoes, comfortable […]
By Bethany BROWN USC Verdugo Hills Hospital celebrated National Nurses Week (May 6 to May 12) by hosting wellness events, music concerts, continuing education and professional development opportunities. It also held recognition ceremonies for nurses’ professional contributions and clinical achievements. The intent was to recognize in-house nurses for their many sacrifices and contributions. Two well-respected […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Throughout the end of April and early this month Glendale police officers have made several arrests for reckless driving and racing. In a recent GPD release there were eight arrests from April 19 to May 9 concerning illegal speed contests and reckless driving. In addition to speeding, the GPD Traffic Unit is […]
By Bethany BROWN During an investigation into an alleged assault with a firearm in Tujunga on Friday, Los Angeles Police Dept. identified a male suspect who led them to a La Crescenta neighborhood. The initial call of an assault with a deadly weapon in Tujunga was made about noon. LAPD obtained a search warrant and […]
May 7 2100 Lyans Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, a sliding glass door was broken, rooms were ransacked and items were stolen from a home between 1:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. 2300 block of Teasly Street in La Crescenta, deputies responded to a call concerning a “prowler” at a home. The resident reported seeing two […]
By Mary O’KEEFE California residents began receiving their vote-by-mail ballots in the mail this week. Every registered voter is receiving a ballot, which allows voters a choice to vote-by-mail or in person. The vote-by-mail ballot can either be returned via United States Post Office or can be dropped at an early voting site, which are […]