“There is no way that we can predict the weather six months ahead, beyond giving the seasonal average.” ~ Stephen Hawking, “Black Holes and Baby Universes” Perhaps the most brilliant theoretical physicist since Einstein, Stephen Hawking expressed his opinion on the relatively simple subject of weather in the above quotation. Many years ago, I heard […]
Workdays on the Horizon The next two Saturdays are workdays in La Crescenta and Glendale. Those who want to be outdoors can volunteer their time, get dirty, have some fun, and help parks and trails. The next Riverwalk workday is Saturday, Jan. 16 at the Glendale Narrows Riverwalk from 8 a.m. until noon. Volunteers should […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale Fire Dept. responded to reports of smoke coming from the Images Hair Salon in the 2200 block of Honolulu Avenue on Tuesday around 4:30 p.m. According to Glendale Fire Captain Scott McMahon, after investigating the scene there was no threat of fire.
The LACoFD will be offering sandbags and answer questions and concerns about upcoming storms on Jan. 23 at Two Strike Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Talk to L.A. County firefighters about how to prepare for El Niño, pick up your free copy of the L.A. County Emergency Survival Guide and learn how to […]
Feeding My Attitude of Gratitude The generosity of our readers never ceases to amaze me. Over the years I have had readers who drew cartoons specifically for this paper (“CV Kids”), wrote for this paper and shot photos for this paper – at no charge. I’ve had readers who donated a generator for our annual […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale Fire Dept. responded to reports of smoke coming from the Images Hair Salon in the 2200 block of Honolulu Avenue this afternoon around 4:30 p.m. According to Glendale Fire Captain Scott McMahon, after investigating the scene it was determined to be a false alarm.
updated 5:03:Glendale police have determined that the cause of the accident was due to the medical condition of the driver. There were two tables that were occupied in front of Zeke’s at the time of the accident. Witnesses say that the CVHS cross-country team was running with the car close behind them. As of now […]
Areas Closed for Public Safety During Winter Storms With the predicted heavy rain in a series of winter storms, Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument officials have closed multiple recreation areas to ensure public safety. Rowher Flats and Drinkwater Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) areas are closed. The South Fork, Big Rock, Gould […]
By Mary O’KEEFE While many were enjoying Christmas day, two women took off on a hike that would eventually have them climbing six peaks in the Angeles National Forest and ending with an unscheduled meeting with members of the Montrose Search and Rescue team. “The women were able to get into an area of cell […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A Park Needs Assessment workshop sponsored by the Crescenta Valley Town Council will be held on Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Rosemont Middle School auditorium. The County of Los Angeles is in the process of studying park and recreation facilities to better understand how to improve, expand and […]