Policy asks parents to give permission for their student to leave the campus. But final decisions have yet to be made. By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley High School campus open lunch policy discussion continues but in the meantime there are some papers that the district would like parents to sign, or not, depending on […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A little after noon on Tuesday, Nareh Marootian, a receptionist at Skin Therapeutics, Medical Aesthetics, Inc. and Acupuncture and Herb Center in the 3700 block of Foothill Boulevard, was working with a customer when she heard a loud noise. “I was in the [back] room when I heard a loud bang,” Marootian […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale Police Dept. has announced the appointment of Lt. Scott Bickle (shown at right) as its new North Area Commander. In 2009, GPD divided Glendale into four specific sections of patrol areas. Montrose and far north Glendale are part of Command Area Four. Bickle fills the position that was vacated by […]
By Mary O’KEEFE In October 2009, Glendale Police Dept. introduced its first North Area Commander, Lt. Ian Grimes. He was a perfect fit because not only had he begun his police career patrolling the Crescenta Valley area, he was also a resident. After 31 years with the Glendale Police Dept., Grimes has retired. His familiar […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Hiker Dies, Two Others Injured in Fall An 18-year-old hiker was found dead and two others were transported to the hospital after an afternoon hiking accident. At about 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the Angeles National Forest, a hiker flagged down a passing motorist after climbing up to the roadway. He and two […]
By Mary O’KEEFE At 12:17 p.m. today, a man lost control of his silver Toyota Corolla, hitting two other vehicles, then two parked cars, sheared off a tree, crashed into a brick wall and finally stopped, teetering on the wall above a local business on Foothill Boulevard. According to witness statements, the initial accident occurred […]
Owners of Goss Canyon property are ready to sell, preserving the space for CV community. By Mary O’KEEFE With assistance from Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, the land set aside as the Rosemont Preserve is closer to a reality. Antonovich has committed $350,000 of the $450,000 needed to purchase the 7.75-acre property at the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Sunday, Congressman Adam Schiff stopped by the Armenian Community and Youth Center to discuss several issues including redistricting, taxes and foreign affairs. Schiff thanked the members of the center for inviting him to speak. He reminisced about the first time he came to the center as a state senator in the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Assemblymember Anthony Portantino has announced via email late Wednesday evening that he will not be running for office in 2012. He stated that his decision was made due to family obligations. Portantino has represented the 44th Assembly District since 2006. He is a democrat that has often been at odds with […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The utility companies were on the hot seat Jan. 12 during a panel discussion held in Pasadena at the request of Congressman Adam Schiff. The purpose was to discuss the response from the utility companies during the devastating windstorm that occurred the night of Nov. 30 to Dec. 1. The power outages […]