By Mary O’KEEFE The scams just keeps coming for Glendale Unified School District (GUSD) staff after a ransomware cyber attack in December 2023 occurred throughout the district. “Upon becoming aware of the situation we immediately initiated an investigation and have been systematically working to understand the nature and extent of the incident, as well as […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Lenten season began on Feb. 22 with the observance of Ash Wednesday by local religious organizations. Lent is the 40-day period stretching from Ash Wednesday and ending on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter. It is a time of fasting, prayer and reflection. But just before Ash Wednesday is Shrove Tuesday, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Feb. 14 the Chace Taylor Malone Impact Foundation LA hosted a Valentine’s Day discussion at Crescenta Valley High School that focused on how students, and adults, can practice loving who they are. The event was titled “Self-Love Seminar: Positive Self-Talk” with guest speaker Hayley Gripp. It was held during lunch at […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) are asking for the people to participate in a public forum concerning the SoCalGas’ 2024 General Rate Case application. The public is encouraged to make comments and raise concerns with the CPUC’s Administrative Law Judge who is overseeing this rate […]
Taking A Look Outside Our Window By Mary O’KEEFE I am going to try to explain my thought process which can be difficult to follow at times but please stay with me. March is Women’s History Month, and for the next four weeks I want to highlight some incredibly strong, intelligent and innovative women. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Just as we were getting used to the rain—it started to snow. Over the weekend many throughout Southern California were surprised, and delighted, to see beautiful, huge flakes of snow falling from the sky without the help of Hollywood special effects. Some may have remembered the snow “storm” in 1989 in Los […]
By Mary O’KEEFE According to a AAA survey conducted last year, a quarter of US consumers plan to go electric for their next vehicle purchase. Electric Vehicles (EVs) are still a fraction of the vehicle sales in the US but the trend is growing. Although the price tag for a new EV may be daunting […]
Taking A Look Outside Our Window By Mary O’KEEFE Over the weekend it was released that former President Jimmy Carter is now in hospice care at his home in Georgia surrounded by family. Mr. Carter had a series of short hospital stays, according to statement. He decided to spend his remaining time at home […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Bailey Center food bank in Tujunga continues asking for the public’s help for donations. For years the Bailey Center food bank, a service of the United Methodist Church of Tujunga, has been helping those in need. This Saturday there will be two food donation opportunities for the Bailey Center both located […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Once again CVW reminds all those who love the outdoors to think twice, before going on a hike this weekend into the Angeles National Forest (ANF)—as well as other wilderness areas. There is a storm coming. Rain is expected today through Saturday, but it is the cold and snow levels that are […]