By Mary O’KEEFE January is CVW’s Healthy Living month and to start the section we are looking into nutrition. The expression “You are what you eat” is easy to say but not so easy in practice. Lunch hours are almost a thing of the past as more people eat at their desk at work and […]
Locals Vie for Various Seats By Mary O’KEEFE On Dec. 26, the office of the California Secretary of State released the list of certified candidates who will be on the ballot on March 3, 2020. Below is a list of candidates running for various seats in Glendale and the unincorporated area of Los Angeles […]
By Mary O’KEEFE For 13 years the Early Rodders car group has donated items for the firefighters’ Spark of Love toy drive. Early Rodders members are classic and hot rod vehicle enthusiasts who are seen at a lot of events throughout Crescenta Valley including the CV Chamber of Commerce Hometown Country Fair and the Montrose […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Connor Choi is a 16-year-old student attending Clark Magnet High School and a Boy Scout with Troop 502, based out of La Cañada Flintridge. He has been working on his Eagle Scout project that will help those in need see life a little clearer. Choi has been a Boy Scout since he […]
“Let us not be satisfied with just giving money. Money is not enough, money can be got, but they need your hearts to love them. So spread your love everywhere you go.” —- Mother Teresa By Mary O’KEEFE This is the season for giving. So many in the Crescenta Valley community give so much to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The La Crescenta Tree Lighting that occurred on Dec. 12 got everyone in the mood for a small town holiday season. Student performers from Dunsmore and La Crescenta elementary schools and Crescenta Valley Instrumental Music jazz band entertained the audience. The courtyard in front of the library was filled with children and […]
The community turns out for local breakfasts that showcase holiday fun and Santa. By Lori BODNAR and Mary O’KEEFE Family and friends gathered together on Saturday to make memories, visit with Santa Claus and enjoy area breakfasts. Crafts, breakfast and firefighters were found at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club’s 28th annual Breakfast with Santa. About […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The search and rescue community is mourning the loss of Timothy Staples, 32, whose body was found on Mt. Baldy on Saturday afternoon, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s social media post. Staples had been a volunteer with the West Valley Search and Rescue for nine years. In his “day job” […]
By Mary O’KEEFE For the second time in recent weeks elderly residents have been conned by suspects who call pretending to be a grandson/granddaughter in trouble. From a car accident to driving under the influence, the predators prey on their victims’ vulnerability and loyalty to their families. On Dec. 12, a La Cañada elderly resident […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan has announced that the County’s amended Election Administration Plan [EAP] has been posted and is available for public comment/input until Dec. 27. The EAP is the County’s strategy to administer elections under the California Voter’s Choice Act, communicate the County’s voter education and outreach […]