They Were Off and Running at Annual 5K

By Mary O’KEEFE On Saturday, Crescenta Valley was off and running at the Running of the Foothills 5K. The race began at 8 a.m. at Two Strike Park, with a pace set for everyone from the very fast runner to the more leisurely walker. There was even a race for the youngest of runners led […]

Heat Didn’t Keep Away the Mutts – and the Pet Parents

By Mary O’KEEFE It was hot – really hot – but that didn’t stop runners, walkers and their dogs from coming out to the California Council of the Blind Mutt Strut on Sept. 13 at Crescenta Valley Park. This the second year the event was held at CV Park and, despite the weather, participants showed […]

Girl Injured After Jumping from Ramp at GHS

By Mary O’KEEFE CVHS Principal Linda Junge initiated a Phone Ed communication to inform parents that a student jumped from the second story ramp on the campus of Glendale High School on Tuesday. The student was communicative when transported to the hospital where she is getting the care she needs. “I share this information in […]

9/11 Remembered in the Crescenta Valley

By Mary O’KEEFE and Sammi SLAYBACK The Crescenta Valley community had the opportunity to recognize 9/11 last week with three separate events held over two days. The first was a Remembrance Parade that began at 9:11 a.m. on 9/11 that wound through the streets of the Crescenta Valley. Later that day, an emotional tribute was […]

If You Saw Something, Say Something … Please

By Mary O’KEEFE A surveillance video is making the social media rounds of a man stealing a bench in front of Montrose Pet Hospital. Without hesitation he picked up the bench, then apparently placed it in his truck. Comments on social media reflect feelings of anger, but mostly disappointment that someone would do this in […]

New Booties at Burbank Bob Hope Airport

By Mary O’KEEFE Since the attacks on U.S. soil on Sept. 11, 2001, security at airports has changed, and continues to change. The days of getting to the airport late, having family walk to the gate with the passenger and keeping your shoes on are gone. The security, most agree, is worth the time and […]

GPD is Hiring

By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale Police Dept. is accepting applications for police officer recruit, police officer recruit bilingual (English/Armenian) and police officer recruit bilingual (English/Korean). The requirements include that the applicant must be at least 20 years old at the time of the application. Applicants need to have a valid California driver’s license, must have […]

College Talk at CVTC Meeting Tonight

By Mary O’KEEFE At tonight’s Crescenta Valley Town Council meeting, representatives from Glendale Community College will be speaking about three programs offered by the school. The Jump Start Program is designed for high school students who want to get a “jump” on their college track. Students must be either juniors or seniors and in good […]

Celebrating La Crescenta 91214 on 9/12/14

Many think living in La Crescenta is great, and on Friday, 9/12/14, you can take a self-guided tour of some of the best spots in the 91214. By Mary O’KEEFE Although many La Crescenta landmarks have been lost to fire, flood or development, there is still a lot to be treasured. On 9/12/14, the community […]

Honoring the Fallen: The 9/11 Remembrance Parade

By Mary O’KEEFE “If tears had audible language, a shriek would go up from these States which would startle the world from its propriety.” ~ The Richmond Whig newspaper from the Library of Virginia days after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. As a country, we have faced many dark days. They are days that […]