Male Arrested for Possessing Narcotics and an Outstanding Warrant On June 6 at about 9:30 p.m., a GPD patrol officer observed a male, later identified as Darren Richards, 41, of Tujunga, exiting the driver’s side of a vehicle that had just parked near the intersection of Boston Avenue and Paraiso Way. The officer consensually spoke […]
The notes of “Pomp and Circumstance” were heard throughout the Crescenta Valley as schools promoted and graduated their classes. Mary O’KEEFE This was a week of promotions and graduations in the Glendale Unified School District. After two years of virtual learning and distance activities, a moment of “normal” returned to schools as students moved […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Leaders from several fire agencies gathered last week to discuss wildland fires and what agency officials are doing to combat these fires and how the public’s help is needed to prepare for this danger as summer temperatures rise. In addition to his role as chief of the Los Angeles County Fire Dept. […]
By Julie BUTCHER The first action taken by the Glendale City Council at its meeting Tuesday evening was to present a proclamation in support of reproductive rights. Councilmember Paula Devine made the presentation in the absence of Mayor Ardy Kassakhian. “We all know what’s going on,” she said. “After four decades of reproductive freedom, the […]
“If it falls from the sky, flows across the surface of the Earth, or is released from the sun, the National Weather Service most likely produces a forecast for it.” ~ United States National Weather Service Recently we ran into our neighbor as we were picking up our mail at the curb. We exchanged hellos, […]
Positively Negative I was not able to be in my office this week – though I was able to still diligently work (from home). I have been exposed to COVID. Thankfully I found out on Sunday and was able to go to the office when no one was there to pick up my computer, monitor, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE USC Verdugo Hills Hospital administrators and staff understand that healing is physical and spiritual. The term “healing the whole person” has long been a focus by those at the hospital. In addition to continually adding innovations, like its new Cath Lab, they have also offered babysitting classes, hosted art exhibits, had exercise […]
Summer ‘Grab and Go’ Meals The City of Los Angeles, Dept. of Recreation and Parks will be providing free lunch from June 13 to Aug. 8 for children up to 18 at selected LA City Parks’ sites including Lake View Terrace Recreation Center, 11075 Foothill Blvd., and Sunland Recreation Center, 8651 Foothill Blvd. These summer […]
Congressman Adam Schiff recently presented 14 outstanding women in California’s 28th congressional district with the annual Woman of the Year Award, recognizing their myriad contributions to education, health, housing, homelessness and arts initiatives in their communities. “I am proud my district is home to so many incredible women – brilliant and hardworking individuals, many of […]
By Captain Robert Hahnlein, CV Sheriff’s Station We all want to feel safe and secure in our own homes. Although La Crescenta has historically been a safe community, burglaries still occur and we all can do something to eliminate an easy opportunity. It is important to take precautions to ensure your house is safe and […]