By Robin GOLDSWORTHY and Mary O’KEEFE “Twenty-three years ago, America suffered a devastating tragedy in which 3,000 innocent Americans were killed at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. During those attacks, 415 emergency service workers died. In commemoration of the 23rd anniversary of September 11th, we offer this symbolic gesture, followed by […]
By Julie BUTCHER At the Tuesday night meeting of the Glendale City Council, action pending “to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. in the amount of $5,762,370, using grant funds, for the preparation of the Verdugo Wash Master Plan,” as described in the council agenda, was delayed as the city […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “In 2023, Quick Reaction Force (QRF) dropped about 900,000 gallons of water/retardant on about 64 fires. This year, seven months in, we’ve already dropped over 1,300,000 gallons on 87 fires,” said a Los Angeles County Fire Dept. (LACoFD) spokesperson. QRF is a 24/7 fire suppression helitanker fleet that operates in the […]
Sharing the Love On Saturday night Steve and I traveled to downtown Los Angeles and boarded a double-decker bus for a Neon Cruise sponsored by the Museum of Neon Art (MONA). This tour was particular poignant as it was the last one of host Eric Lynxwile. I first became aware of Eric when he gave […]
By Mary O’KEEFE I know it has been incredibly hot and there is a lot to say about climate change. “There is unequivocal evidence that Earth is warming at an unprecedented rate. Human activity is the principal cause,” according to science.nasa.gov. “While Earth’s climate has changed throughout its history, the current warming is happening […]
By Lori BODNAR Crescenta Valley High School 12th grader Lily Zou created a music therapy program at College View School as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project. College View is a school within the Glendale Unified School District (GUSD) that educates special needs students. The Gold Award is the highest achievement in Girl […]
Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day The community is invited to the Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. to help protect the natural habitat at Rosemont Preserve. Volunteers will be removing invasive plants, watering newly planted natives and doing some trail maintenance. Wear sturdy shoes, comfortable clothes and garden gloves […]
By Mary O’KEEFE At the special traffic meeting held recently by the Crescenta Valley Town Council many residents and parents shared their opinions, frustrations and concerns about the traffic issues around schools. Four students stepped up to share their real life “boots on the ground” issues. “I’m the immediate past president of Rosemont Middle […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley Water District (CVWD) is calling on all middle and high school students to stretch their imaginations and encompass a science fiction future that has no water. “Life Without Water” is the basis of the essay contest CVWD has created for students. The first place winner will receive $100 and […]
By Eliza PARTIKA On Aug. 21, GUSD hosted its first Community Schools Resource Fair. Over 450 students from community schools Mann, Marshall, Jefferson, Columbus and Cerritos elementary schools enjoyed an afternoon filled with resources and school supplies, all with the goals of helping them start off the school year right. Glendale Police Dept. gave away […]