By Sabrina SHELTON In today’s social, political and economic climate, good news is always a welcome reprieve. From large-scale stories of countries helping other countries, to next door news about a friend’s success, it warms the heart and feeds the soul to know that there actually is good in this world. For Chris Ryder, sharing […]
By Julie BUTCHER Early in Tuesday night’s meeting of the Glendale City Council, Councilmember Dan Brotman pulled an item from the consent agenda for additional scrutiny and convinced the other councilmembers to further review a contract addition of “$550,439 … for the installation of a 135 kilowatt PV [photovoltaic cell] system; this system will maximize […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The County of Los Angeles Public Health has expanded the eligibility for those receiving the COVID-19 vaccination to County residents 65 years of age and older. This is a decision that was called for by LA County Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Janice Hahn, who called for “additional flexibility” in vaccinations. “Efficient and […]
Updated Jan. 28 Photo taken by Al LOEB Alfred Loeb was among those who marched with Martin Luther King Jr. in the Selma to Montgomery March. By Mary O’KEEFE Martin Luther King Jr. Day was declared a federal holiday in 1986. On Jan. 15 he would have been 92. He used his platform, as […]
On Sunday, Jan. 17 at approximately 1:30 p.m., patrol officers responded to a residence on the 3900 block of Markridge Road regarding an unknown male who had entered a resident’s yard and requested to use his/her pool. Upon arrival, officers located the suspect standing next to an opened fire hydrant on the residential property with […]
On Wednesday, Rep. Adam Schiff released the following statement: “Today marked a new beginning. For a nation that never got to celebrate the new year, this was New Year’s Day. Listening to President Biden’s inaugural address, I couldn’t help but feel optimistic about the future, about our nation’s endless ability to remake itself, to renew […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The rehabilitation of the Rosemont Reservoir is well underway as part of the FY20/21 capital improvement projects by Crescenta Valley Water District. The Rosemont Reservoir project is part of the District’s continuing efforts to provide residents with a safe and reliable water supply. The Rosemont Reservoir is located in the 4700 block […]
The 28th District’s winners of the annual Congressional science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) academic competition, the Congressional App Challenge. The competition aims to foster an early interest and engagement in STEM education and technology by challenging students to develop a mobile or web application. Among the runners up was Rohin Phukan from Crescenta Valley […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley High School recognized Kindness Week by incorporating the teachings of Martin Luther King Jr. CVHS Student Senate subcommittee members met to discuss what they could do to spread the meaning of the word kindness. Members discussed the issues they wanted to cover and how they would share the information they […]
With a Hopeful Heart Like many Americans, I watched yesterday the inauguration of the 46th President Joe Biden. From the get-go of his inaugural address, he established that the day was one for democracy, “a day of history and hope, of renewal and resolve.” I’m sure I’m not alone when I share that I think […]