By Mary O’KEEFE There are several misperceptions about the Los Angeles area, including one that everyone lives in the City of Los Angeles. Another is that residents do not know their neighbors. However, many people know they live in LA County but not in LA City and that LA County is a patchwork of small […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Damian Kevitt, founder of SAFE (Streets Are For Everyone), saw the devastation that communities were facing after the fires and strong wind events. He wanted to do something to help. “These fires, which have tragically claimed over 24 lives and displaced thousands, remind us of the power of resilience and the importance […]
In the final days of the holiday season, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the California Highway Patrol (CHP), in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies, successfully conducted a statewide enforcement operation targeting organized retail crime. On Dec. 20 CHP and local police departments carried out Operation Holiday Watch in communities throughout California resulting in 117 […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On 8 a.m. on Wednesday, local officials provided an update on the Eaton and Palisades fires. A new website has been set up specifically for wildfire relief questions. It can be found at https://tinyurl.com/yc67jnus. The number of acres burned in the Eaton Fire was reported at 14,201, and 9,418 structures have been […]
Glendale Unified middle and high school students will once again have an opportunity to hear directly from survivors of the Holocaust from Jan. 23-24. Holocaust survivor speakers will present their life stories to students via Google Meet. The presentations will also be recorded for future viewing. One of the speakers, Joseph Alexander, 102, survived Auschwitz […]
On Jan. 20, the City of La Cañada Flintridge announced the approval of its comprehensive 2024 Climate Action Plan & Adaptation Plan (CAAP), marking a crucial step in its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions community-wide and in municipal operations. The plan includes a vision to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 with interim goals of […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Eating in a more healthful manner may be a common goal, especially at the new year, but figuring out how to do that might be more elusive than people think. According to Kevin Park, registered dietician and nutritionist at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, people commonly set themselves up for failure. “From my […]
Following the recent windstorm that left an unprecedented amount of green waste and debris across the city, the Glendale Public Works Dept. has initiated comprehensive clean-up efforts to restore the community. Public Works crews are systematically working block-by-block to clear fallen limbs, brush and other debris from streets. Here’s how to help with clean-up efforts: […]
A wild fire has started near Castaic Lake. It is named the Lake Hughes Fire and was first reported at 11 a.m. The fire is off Lake Hughes Road, north of Castaic Reservoir Road. The wildfire is spreading rapidly. It grew quickly– in a mater of minutes – from 50/100 acres to 500-plus acres. As […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “This is a dangerous situation,” according to NOAA meteorologist n Oxnard. The situation is the Santa Anas that will be with us on Monday and Tuesday. Last week NOAA stated there was a 50% to 60% chance of seeing moderate Santa Ana winds, and a10% of stronger winds, the later is now […]