On Thursday the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce honored community members at its annual Recognition Banquet. Those honored were: Woman of the Year – Donna Libra; Man of the Year – Joe Allen; Business of the Year – RestoKleen; Organization of the Year – Community Foundation of the Verdugos; Educator of the Year – Mathew […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It had been two years since the Montrose Christmas Parade made its way along Honolulu Avenue and, from the number of those watching along the parade route on Saturday night, it had been missed. Social media gave the parade great reviews, too. “I saw a lot of big smiles and people having […]
By Mary O’KEEFE This week Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced she will provide up to $1 million in discretionary funding to boost law enforcement services in unincorporated areas in her district. Her announcement comes as the busy holiday shopping season approaches – and along with it an increased threat of crime. “This month’s […]
By Mary O’KEEFE and Jessy SHELTON The 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is an international meeting bringing together governments from around the world, according to the Government of Canada. These government representatives will work to agree on a new set of goals over the next […]
Music can change the world because it can change people. – Bono, member of the band U2 By Mary O’KEEFE A Harvard study found that the use of music – listening, singing and music therapy – can create significant improvements in mental health. It can also make improvements in physical health-related quality of life. Those […]
There was a lot of energy talk at Tuesday’s Glendale City Council meeting with discussions not only on the companies that will help the City move forward to reduce its carbon footprint but how the process of outreach and bids may need to change for the City to attract companies in this very competitive field. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE When people think about ancient Egypt they typically think of pyramids rather than Christmas trees but the Christmas tree can actually be traced back to ancient Egypt and Rome. Green plants had a special meaning in the winter. Ancient peoples hung evergreen boughs over their doors and windows. In many countries it […]
A Perfect Night for a Parade Like many folks, I was a little nervous about Saturday’s parade. Weather predictions were on-again, off-again for rain, which would have put a damper on festivities. After all, who wants to make their way down Honolulu Avenue when it’s rainy (I’ve done it before and it ain’t fun)? But […]
Glendale Recruits for First Poet Laureate Glendale Library, Arts & Culture has created the City’s first Poet Laureate Program. The selected poet laureate will serve as an ambassador for Glendale’s rich culture and diversity, promoting the art of poetry. Applicants for the post must submit examples of their work and the selected poet laureate will […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Saturday hometown girl Ruby was a participant in the Montrose Christmas Parade. It was easy to spot her; she was in a 1967 convertible with a sign on the door that read “Ruby Wishes You Merry Christmas and Happy New Year” and wearing one the most winning smiles in the entire […]