By Mary O’KEEFE On Nov. 14, the CV Drug and Alcohol Prevention Coalition will present a seminar on marijuana including past and future attempts to legalize the drug in California. Current law about medical marijuana will also be discussed. “I believe this is one more step to educate our community of the hazards of prescription […]
Sixty-two parking spaces – yes 62! – that are not on a hill and with enough room to back up. This really is the new Trader Joe’s. By Mary O’KEEFE On Friday, the calypso music was playing, Hawaiian shirts were donned and shoppers were everywhere at the Trader Joe’s in Montrose. “I do a lot […]
By Mary O’KEEFE In 1991 Berlyn Cosman was a 17-year-old senior at Crescenta Valley High School who had her future in front of her. She was a Falcon basketball stand-out who had just been awarded a scholarship to Missouri Western State College, a beloved sister and daughter and by all accounts a well-known, well-liked kid. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police responded to a traffic accident in the early morning hours on Friday. They discovered a vehicle had collided head on into a large tree on the southeast corner of Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard. Police found two victims sitting on the curb, one lying on the ground and one […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Pancakes, sausage, orange juice and great music is planned for Rosemont Middle School Music Department’s Annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday. This is the third year the school’s music department will be sponsoring the fundraiser. The pancake tradition was handed down to them after Rosemont history teacher Lynn McGinnis retired. For about nine […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Red Ribbon Week is being observed this week throughout the Glendale Unified School District. The event is designed to start a dialogue about drugs and alcohol use with elementary, middle and high school kids. Lincoln Elementary School got a jump on Red Ribbon Week by having some very special guests on Friday, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A dedication was held on Monday morning for a memorial that honored two fallen heroes and brought a bit of closure to the families who paid the ultimate price of service – the loss of a loved one. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy David Horr and Montrose Search and Rescue Reserve Team […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A new sign now welcomes visitors and residents officially to La Crescenta at Pennsylvania and Encinal avenues. The long awaited dedication ceremony was held on Oct. 20. It may seem like a simple task to get a sign that welcomes all who enter the community, however it took about seven years to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reports that a new study shows a fourfold increase in substance abuse treatment admissions involving non-medical use of prescription narcotic pain relievers in a 10-year period. According to the study, the proportion of all substance abuse treatment admission of those aged 12 and older […]
By Mary O’KEEFE An accident involving two big rig trucks and a mini van occurred about 10:57 p.m. on Tuesday night on the westbound Foothill (210) freeway, west of the Pennsylvania Avenue exit. All westbound lanes were closed for about 15 minutes, according to California Highway Patrol Officer Barrios. Traffic was then closed to all […]