By Mary O’KEEFE Imagine being a child. It’s late at night and there have been some fighting or other issues in your home. Strangers and law enforcement come in and everything seems to get louder and confusing. People come to you and tell you to grab some of your personal items, that you have to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Electronic cigarettes – e-cigarettes – have been around for decades but did not really become commercially popular until the early 2000s. However, it wasn’t until a few years ago that the use of e-cigarettes – vaping – became part of the social landscape. Though vaping has been touted by some as an […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Though 5G technology promises a cheaper and easier way of communicating, it’s clear there are many people in the foothills who feel the potential health effects severely outweigh its benefits. Concerned residents packed the La Crescenta Library community room on Monday night to hear an anti-5G presentation on what might happen if […]
All Invited to Monthly CVCA Meeting The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting tonight, Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. The CVCA is a cross-jurisdictional volunteer organization that encourages collaboration between community groups so that the Crescenta Valley can be represented with one voice. Conceptual plans will be presented regarding the development […]
Sept. 24 1200 block of Homewood Lane in La Cañada, a resident woke to a thumping sound in her backyard. She heard two suspects speaking in her backyard. They soon left the area. There were no signs of attempted burglary. The incident occurred at 1:45 a.m. Sept. 22 4900 block of Palm Drive in […]
By Julian MITCHELL Tragedy found its way to Valley View Elementary School this summer when longtime and beloved custodian Carlos Hernandez lost his life. Just a few weeks ago, Hernandez was on vacation in Lake Havasu with his family when a boating accident happened that took the life of the 55-year-old man. “He was considered […]
On July 19, Glendale Police officers were dispatched to the 600 block of West Wilson at 4:15 a.m. in regards to an attempted murder that had taken place. When the officers arrived on the scene the suspect, Brian Cruz, had already fled the residence. Cruz is accused of striking his fiancée in the face and […]
By Julie BUTCHER Glendale’s City Council wisely brought a cooler full of water to its afternoon meeting at Glendale’s Fire Safety Center as part of its annual “Work Boot Tuesday.” The annual trek gives councilmembers a chance to get a “behind the scenes” glimpse into the inner workings of the city. This year, the city […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley celebrated its 135th anniversary in style on Saturday. The event was sponsored by Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, and hosted by the Historical Society of Crescenta Valley and the Crescenta Valley Town Council. It was held at the picturesque setting of St. Luke’s of the Mountains. The evening was […]
“Ah, how good it feels! The hand of an old friend.” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow By Mary O’KEEFE Imagine living to be 100 years old. One hundred years of memories of children, loves and losses. For most who reach this milestone, it is a bittersweet moment as family and friends gather to celebrate. […]