The fire that started on Sept. 6 in the Angeles National Forest near Azusa has now burned 60,557 acres and is 15% contained. There are currently 1,300 personnel assigned to fire. This is a terrain-driven fire; most of the containment has been done on the southern section of the foothills community. “We had a significant […]
By Mary O’KEEFE USC Verdugo Hills Hospital holds many outreach events throughout the year and like many organizations is adapting to the new normal as a way of life. For the past four years the hospital has been hosting a conference to bring awareness to the issues of suicide and mental health and to share […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Goodwill donation centers in Montrose and La Crescenta have always had a healthy response from the community regarding donations; however, since the beginning of the novel coronavirus pandemic donation times and locations have been severely limited. Despite signs posted at the locations requesting people to not drop off items because many […]
»Elections 2020 By Mary O’KEEFE Proposition 14 will be on the Nov. 3 ballot and “authorizes bonds continuing stem cell research.” A yes vote, according to the California nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office, means the state could sell $5.5 billion in general obligation bonds primarily for stem cell research and the development of new medical treatments […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Residents have received a notice from USPS concerning the upcoming Nov. 3 election. It reminds voters to request “your mail-in ballot” at least 15 days prior to the election. However, all residents who have registered to vote in California will be receiving a vote-by-mail ballot for the November general election; there is […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley’s traditional Patriot Day motorcade took a not-so-traditional route on Sept. 11 as it wound its way from La Crescenta through Glendale and Tujunga and back. The motorcade of classic cars and hot rods annually recognize emergency responders and, for the past seven years, has driven past local schools as part […]
Montrose-Glendale Christmas Parade Canceled This week the Montrose Christmas Parade Association issued the following announcement: “After 43 years bringing holiday magic to the streets of Montrose each December, the Montrose Christmas Parade Association, in coordination with the City of Glendale, the Montrose Shopping Park, the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce and local health authorities, has […]
The Real Deal The accusations of “Fake news!” abound with no one louder or more accusatory than the President. Defined as untrue information presented as news, fake news often has the aim of damaging the reputation of a person or entity. It is also known as propaganda. The President often feels that his reputation […]
“But clouds bellied out in the sultry heat, the sky cracked open with a crimson gash, spewed flame-and the ancient forest began to smoke. By morning there was a mass of booming, fiery tongues, a hissing, crashing, howling all around, half the sky black with smoke, and the bloodied sun just barely visible.” ~ Yevgeny […]
Residents experience stinging eyes and reduced visibility due to local fires. By Mary O’KEEFE The Bobcat Fire continues to add to the smoke-filled skies above Crescenta Valley, Glendale and nearby foothill communities. As of 4 p.m. on Wednesday, the Bobcat Fire has burned about 44,393 acres and is 3% contained. The fire had been at […]