By Mary O’KEEFE For many, Thanksgiving Day began with an early morning 3.2-mile run and a donation for those in need. The occasion was the 24th Annual Thanksgiving Day Run and Food Drive that has become a foothill tradition that fills Memorial Park with runners, walkers and supporters of all ages. Cindy Crane had been […]
The community is invited to a new holiday tradition. By Mary O’KEEFE The annual lighting ceremony of the La Crescenta Christmas tree will be on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library. Three years ago, Robbyn Battles, then-president of the Crescenta Valley Town Council, wanted a holiday celebration that was specific […]
By Charly SHELTON Twelve cases of Legionnaires’ disease in people ages 52-94 were traced to Anaheim at the end of last month. Of these eight had visited Disneyland and one was a cast member of the theme park. Exposures ranged between Sept. 12 and Sept. 27. Immediately upon notification of the increased number of cases […]
By Mary O’KEEFE This is the time of season for shopping. Whether shopping along Honolulu Avenue and Foothill Boulevard or ordering online, people need to be aware that this is also the best time for criminal opportunists to do their own type of shopping, including checking cars for unlocked doors and picking up packages dropped […]
The work an unknown good man has done is like a vein of water flowing hidden underground, secretly making the ground green. ~ Thomas Carlyle, Scottish poet Water… We are surrounded by it. It covers over 70% of the earth’s surface and makes up approximately 60% of the human body. So why are so […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The sign on the door of Moss Supermarket at 2931 Honolulu Ave. reads “Notice of Eviction.” According to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept., the notice to vacate that had been ordered by the court was presented on Oct. 31. It appears the store’s phone has been shut off as well. Moss Supermarket […]
By Mary O’KEEFE For 26 years, the La Crescenta Woman’s Club, Junior Section, has hosted Breakfast with Santa at its clubhouse at 4004 La Crescenta Ave. The event will be held this year on Dec. 9 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Breakfast is served until 10 a.m. Each year kids and adults have a […]
By Charly SHELTON The day after Thanksgiving is known as Black Friday, the official start of the holiday shopping season. Stores across America open early on Black Friday, and some on Thanksgiving afternoon, with door buster deals and heavy discounts on almost everything. It’s the day that businesses stop being in the red and get […]
City of Glendale Receiving Prop H Funding By Mary O’KEEFE Proposition H was approved by Los Angeles County voters. The measure that was offered by the LA County Board of Supervisors is expected to bring $355 million a year to homeless services by raising sales tax a quarter of a percent. The tax is set […]
Hometown Heroes I don’t know if you caught it in last week’s paper, but the Verdugo Hills Council of the Boy Scouts of America announced their honorees for this year’s Hometown Heroes. Those being honored are Mickey DePalo, Michele Gonzalez and David Worley. And me. So, how did I get on such an esteemed list […]