By Mary O’KEEFE It began at about 2:45 p.m. on Saturday when three suspects entered Bhindi Jewelers in the Glendale Galleria and attempted a smash-and-grab robbery. It was then that a security guard hired by Bhindi surprised the suspects and fired two shots. The shots startled many in the mall who immediately assumed there was […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Two recent community meetings highlighted how law enforcement was working with other agencies and the community to help combat burglaries and other crimes in the area. The first meeting took place on Feb. 28 and was held at the La Crescenta Library. It was led by members of the Crescenta Valley Town […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Rosemont Middle School has been dealing with a few rumors that Principal Scott Anderle has been working to clarify. Last Thursday, there was a threat made against the school; however, after an investigation, it was found to be a conflict between three students. One student retaliated against two others by manipulating some […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Having a child is the most exciting and frightening time of a parent’s life. For most, the birth process is routine, meaning lots of pain for mom, some deep “cleansing breaths,” and then, when it is over, that amazing moment when the child is placed in the arms of mom and dad. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE According to the U.S. Pharmacies and Drug Store Industry, an estimated 4.25 billion retail prescriptions will be filled throughout the U.S. in 2019 with about 300 million in California alone. Over time, many of these will become outdated. So what should a person do with those outdated meds? It is not recommended […]
Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help shall all be saved. ~ Jane Goodall By Mary O’KEEFE Above is the opening quote on the Phil Simon Clinic website and perhaps best states the foundation of this philanthropic arm of Huntington Memorial Hospital. Phil Simon […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive was held on Thursday, Feb. 15 as part of the American Red Cross outreach. According to Dep. Alex Covian of the Crescenta Valley Station, 27 people came by the station to donate blood and 23 actually donated. The American Red Cross was happy with the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On March 18, people will lace up their walking shoes to take part in a 33-year tradition at the Los Angeles Marathon and, for the 19th year, La Cañada resident Mary Pinola will be joining them. “We were trying to raise money for the education fund,” Pinola said of why she initially […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale Police Dept. is in recruitment mode. It is looking for men and women who are interested in public service and community engagement. The department is looking for police cadets, communication operators/dispatchers and recruits. It is particularly looking for candidates bilingual in English and Armenian and English and Korean. Lt. John […]
“What I do like is hiking. And that’s what filmmaking is. It’s a hike. It’s challenging and exhausting, and you don’t know what the terrain is going to be or necessarily even which direction you’re going in … but it sure is beautiful.” – Joss Whedon By Mary O’KEEFE That “beautiful” hike is something students […]