By Mary O’KEEFE Last week was Wildland Fire Week of Remembrance. It is a time to remember those firefighters who have died in the line of duty fighting fires but also to remember those who have fallen after the fire fight. According to the Congressional Research Service, in 2020 70% of the nationwide acreage burned […]
Glendale Police Department Conducting DUI Patrols Additional officers from the Glendale Police Dept. will be out on patrol on July 9 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The GPD remains committed to keeping the public safe when they are traveling. “We want […]
Veteran crossing guard ran 67 miles on his 67th birthday, vows to keep running until legislature takes action to protect school children. By Justin HAGER As a school crossing guard in La Crescenta, La Cañada, Monrovia, Arcadia and Duarte, John Radich is familiar with the dangers kids face from drivers who speed around schools. “The […]
It is the unqualified result of all my experience with the sick that, second only to their need of fresh air, is their need of light; that, after a close room, what hurts them most is a dark room and that it is not only light but direct sunlight they want. ~ Florence Nightingale June […]
A Brief Respite In last week’s column, Defecate Etiquette 2, I asked for suggestions on how to properly dispose of dog poop when walking my dog and s/he decides to make a deposit en route. I am overwhelmed and grateful for the number of responses I’ve already received and encourage you to continue sending in […]
Stream the music along with the live fireworks show to experience it from your own home. Press play on the video below when we get close to showtime and enjoy the fireworks!
With the Fourth of July approaching, the Los Angeles County Dept. of Animal Care and Control (DACC) reminds pet owners that extra precautions are necessary in order to protect pets during celebrations. To ensure the safety of pets, here are a few tips: • Make sure pets have a collar and tags with the owner’s […]
By Justin HAGER The June 17 meeting of the Crescenta Valley Town Council contained many pieces of exciting news and celebrations of accomplishments, but perhaps more than anything, the meeting was remarkable for its repeated discussions of the steps businesses, organizations, individuals and the Council itself are taking to try and return some semblance of […]