By Mary O’KEEFE Record high temperatures in Southern California seem to be the norm these last few weeks and this week was no exception. “It is very hot,” said Stuart Seto, weather specialist with the National Weather Service Oxnard. During summer, the Earth’s tilt brings the northern hemisphere closer to the sun, providing more daylight […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Films have always transported their audiences to new worlds. Whether traveling over the rainbow or to a world of dinosaurs, films provide that much-needed escape. Imagine how those early audiences felt when they saw Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd perform their death-defying stunts or saw the tearful eyes of Lillian Gish – […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The animals came in two-by-two. Well, maybe a little more than that walked their way around the dining room of La Crescenta Presbyterian Church on Tuesday during the monthly Bistro 50+ luncheon. The “animals” were actually students from the Center for Children located at the church. The students were learning about the […]
By Isaac SIMS-FOSTER, intern Since 2010, the Fire House youth center has served the La Crescenta community as a place for teenagers to recreate, relax and be themselves before and after school. To support their efforts, on Saturday, July 14, the Crescenta-Cañada Lions Club presented the Fire House with a check for $1700. The funds […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Tuesday the Glendale City Council voted to place a 0.75% sales tax onto November’s ballot. All councilmembers voiced their concerns about voting for a tax increase; however, in the long run, they felt that, if they didn’t increase the tax, the state or Los Angeles County would and therefore city monies […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Sometimes it just takes a sign to alert drivers to slow down and drive safely as they make their way home. In Sunland-Tujunga, rather than a heavenly directive there are now literally signs erected to remind drivers to do just that. In fact, as of Tuesday there are 10 signs hung from […]
By Mary O’KEEFE At the recent Fourth of July parade in Sunland-Tujunga a group walked the route raising awareness of traffic safety along Foothill Boulevard. Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE) and Finish the Ride supporters wanted to remind parade viewers and participants of the need to increase street safety for drivers, motorcyclists, pedestrians and bicyclists. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE At the recent Fourth of July parade in Sunland-Tujunga a group walked the route raising awareness of traffic safety along Foothill Boulevard. Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE) and Finish the Ride supporters wanted to remind parade viewers and participants of the need to increase street safety for drivers, motorcyclists, pedestrians and bicyclists. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE At Tuesday’s Glendale City Council meeting a local couple was recognized for all that they have done for the city and the community. Mayor Zareh Sinanyan read the commendation: “Presented to Bill and Sharon Weisman, community activists, in recognition of your immeasurable contribution and positive impact in the City of Glendale. Your […]
By Mary O’KEEFE CVW recently sat down with Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger to discuss topical issues that included the future of school resource officers and county residents who are facing homelessness. School resource officers are sworn law enforcement officers who are assigned to a particular school or district. The LA County Board of […]