By Mary O’KEEFE Strength in mind, body and spirit. Those are traits that many need in daily life and in Jodi Harrison-Lee’s new book those traits are more than just a saying on a poster – in practice, this philosophy can save lives. Harrison-Lee has dedicated 25 years of her life to training and teaching […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Each year, 44,965 Americans die by suicide. That figure does not reflect that, for every suicide completed, 25 people attempt it. Suicide costs the U.S. $60 billion annually. On average, there are 123 suicides committed per day. Firearms accounted for […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A step forward took place in the realization of the Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California in Glendale at the Glendale City Council at Tuesday night’s meeting. “We have reached a point tonight where a historical decision will be made,” said Councilmember Paula Devine. The Council voted unanimously on the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Last Thursday, July 26, Crescenta Valley Water District held a dedication ceremony for the reactivation of its Well No. 2 located at Lowell and Honolulu avenues. It was a joint effort between CVWD, Los Angeles County and the City of Glendale. The reactivation was also made possible due to advanced technology implemented […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County Sheriff Dept. detectives at the Crescenta Valley Station now have a name to go with a suspect in a recent burglary in the 2900 block of Los Olivos Lane in La Crescenta. Esnaider Alvarado Martinez, 19, is believed to be in the Pacoima area, according to Sgt. Alan Chu. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It was the public communication portion of the Glendale City Council meeting that caused the most debate on Tuesday night. For the past few weeks, residents of Glendale who rent apartments in the area have been asking for rent control in the city. They have been testifying to the council the conditions […]
From furniture to books, toys to housewares, the CV Sheriff’s Station rummage sale has something for everyone. By Mary O’KEEFE & ISAAC SIMS-FOSTER The Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station is hosting its annual rummage sale at the station on Saturday, July 28 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a variety of items for […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On July 20, the Glendale Police Dept. Narcotics Division executed a search warrant at a home in the 1400 block of Randall Street in Glendale. They were acting upon information concerning a possible butane honey oil laboratory. Butane honey oil, also known as concentrated cannabis or hash oil extraction, is what is […]
• Over one-third of Americans are one to three paychecks away from not making rent or mortgage payments, according to the National Coalition for the Homeless. • According to the Federal Reserve report in 2015, 46% of Americans couldn’t cover a $400 emergency expense out-of-pocket. What is a statistic for some is a reality for […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Former Glendale police detective John Balian, 45, pled guilty on July 11 to all three counts against him. Balian was arrested in May and charged with bribery of programs receiving federal funds, obstruction of justice and making false statements. On July 13, Balian was denied bail. Balian was a member of GPD […]