By Mary O’KEEFE This past weekend American Legion Post 288 with support from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1016 held an event that they hope will become a tradition – an Armed Forces Day tribute. “I think it was a terrific [event],” said Gerry Collins, American Legion commander. “About 70% of the people [attending] […]
By Mary O’KEEFE There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea. ~ Henry James It was all about beautiful hats and dresses and tea on May 9 at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club. The annual tea was sponsored by the junior section of the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On April 30, the long-established pharmacy at 1806 and 1818 Verdugo Road, part of the USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, changed hands from VHH to USC School of Medicine. “The USC Verdugo Hills Hospital decided they wanted to get out of the retail pharmacy business so they sold this pharmacy and the USC […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Unity and understanding others were the themes that resonated throughout Tuesday’s Crescenta Valley 4th Annual Prayer Breakfast. The event was organized by the Crescenta Valley Town Council along with the CV Prayer Breakfast Committee and supported by other local organizations and businesses. Organizers reached out to religious leaders from various churches and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police detectives are investigating a burglary that occurred on Saturday morning in the 3500 block of Santa Carlotta Avenue. “My work truck was parked outside my house overnight on Saturday and about 3:30 in the morning two guys broke in and stole about $10,000 worth of tools,” said Will Richards. The […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The American Legion Post 288 and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1014 will be holding two separate events over the next two weekends. Saturday is Armed Forces Day. The event was created in 1946 to combine the separate days previously established to honor the Army, Navy and Air Force. The single […]
Crescenta Valley prepares for the annual prayer breakfast celebrating diversity and local youth. By Jason KUROSU The 4th Annual Crescenta Valley Prayer Breakfast will be held Tuesday, May 19 at Holy Redeemer Church, featuring leaders from a number of churches and participation from students in an event focused on youth. Los Angeles County Sheriff […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Residents living in the Briggs Terrace area of La Crescenta can rest a little easier after Saturday’s fire evacuation drill. Briggs Terrace is a unique area with only one way in and out. The concern of residents has been what to do in case of an emergency when evacuation is required. Resident […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Jan. 11, 2015 a Democratic caucus was held at Glendale Community College. As voters walked from the parking garage to the polling/voting room, several people were handing out flyers with names of delegates for the Democratic convention. Registered Democrat voters were to vote on individuals or they could follow a slate […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Hometown Country Fair held at Crescenta Valley Park on Saturday started out with cool comfortable weather, but that turned to rain causing event organizers to close down a few hours early. Up until the rain, though, there were many booths for visitors to visit that featured local organizations, from the Community […]