By Mary O’Keefe A motorcyclist was involved in an accident on Feb. 8 at about 3:45 p.m. near the intersection of Honolulu Avenue, Verdugo Boulevard and Verdugo Road. It was a solo motorcycle crash. The victim was a 60-year-old male who was traveling northbound on Verdugo Road and turning eastbound onto Verdugo Boulevard when he […]
The California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation is hosting two scholarship contests in remembrance of the Armenian Genocide. California high school students (grades nine-12) are invited to participate in an essay and/or a visual arts contest to increase awareness of the Armenian Genocide on its 110th anniversary. All scholarship applications must be submitted by the Friday, […]
On Monday, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin and Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco announced the introduction of Assembly Bill (AB) 469, bipartisan legislation that provides law enforcement with better tools to crack down on looting and impersonation of emergency personnel during wildfires and other emergencies. AB 469 responds to recent criminal activity in mandatory evacuation areas […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Prom Plus held a successful pancake breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 8 at St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church. This was the first official fundraiser for Prom Plus’ new board of directors and members. “Overall, we’re happy with our turnout! We’re still trying to get word out that we’re still here,” […]
Two rainstorms are due in Los Angeles, the first starting yesterday, Wednesday, and accumulating up to a half-inch of rain. A second, more substantial storm, begins Thursday night with up to 30 mph winds and up to three inches of rain and six inches in the foothills. Because of burn scars, the wildfire areas in […]
Prom Plus will be holding its first official fundraiser with the new board on Saturday. By Mary O’KEEFE For over 30 years Prom Plus has been an organization that was created to keep kids safe. Last year it was thought that Prom Plus had run its course. It was still a valued non-profit organization in […]
By Julie BUTCHER Community members packed the Glendale City Council meeting on Tuesday night, most of them there in support of requiring an environmental impact review (EIR) for a proposal to demolish the Glendale Garden Homes apartments at 1303-1315 North Central Avenue and replace them with a new 149-unit housing project. The council heard from […]
By Mary O’KEEFE District 44 Assemblymember Nick Schultz was sworn in at a ceremony at Brand Library on Saturday, Feb. 1. The ceremony started with an acknowledgement that the land that all were on for the swearing in was originally occupied by the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians and the tribe of Gabrielino Band […]
Up and Away! As many of you know, I absolutely love Cambria. Award winning wineries, culinary delights and being near the ocean are all big pluses for me. As you read this, I will be heading up there for a couple of days of rest, relaxation and wine. I’m a member of three wineries (Niner, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE For some reason people love to hate on LA – even people who live here– but after the fires I think we saw what true Angelenos are made of – even if they don’t technically live in LA. They are caring and supportive of each other. Yes, there are a few who […]