How making good choices regarding nutrition pays big dividends. By Charly SHELTON Good in, good out. You get what you pay for. You are what you eat. There are many ways to say that what one puts into their body is what is used for fuel. So a good diet and exercise yield good health, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Attitude can affect health. Just ask teens before finals or parents before their teens take their driver’s test. The pressures and stresses that families face today may be similar to what grandparents faced in their day, but there are added components today that increase the negatives surrounding some kids. Cyberbullying is one. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The fires and rains may be over, but the after effects are still being felt as crews clear mud and debris from roadways and search and rescue teams continue their efforts to find victims. At least 20 people died during the floods and mudslides in Montecito, and there are still victims missing […]
By Mary O’KEEFE LASD-Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station are investigating an early morning robbery that occurred at 6 a.m. today at a home in the 2700 block of Mary Street. “A [female resident] woke up to someone rummaging through her closet,” said Lt. Mark Slater. “A brief struggle ensued.” The woman apparently got up to confront […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It began in 2015 as a winter gift to the community children from the Los Angeles County Dept. of Parks and Recreation, an unusual gift for Southern California children – a gift of snow. “It’s one last holiday celebration,” said Sussy Nemer, LA County Supervisor spokeswoman. Initially, LA County Fifth District Supervisor […]
By Mary O’KEEFE When a person hears the word “cancer” from their doctor there are many different types of reactions. There is fear, anger, disbelief and dread. But imagine going to doctors and no one says it – even though you know it’s there. Then finally a doctor confirms what you already knew. Then a […]
By Mary O’KEEFE When the rains poured down this week around the Southland focus was on the hillsides affected by recent wildfires. Mudslides, like the ones that came after the Station Fire, follow many fires, and are the one-two punch from Mother Nature that everyone dreads – and fears. In addition to flooding from water […]
After months of intense work, these cadets conquered fears, challenges and struggles to graduate with Class XX. By Mary O’KEEFE On Sunday, 28 members of the Verdugo Fire Academy Class XX graduated after 12 months of classes. These included 900 hours of instruction in areas including firefighting survival, aerial ladder, live fire, ventilation, ladders and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau continue its investigation into the murder of a young woman whose body was found on Angeles Crest Highway on Dec. 24. A hiker discovered the body of a 21-year-old woman identified by the LA County Coroner as Raylynn Josephine-Deanne Hernandez. “[Her body] was found just off […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The 2018 Tournament of Roses Parade theme “Making a Difference” highlighted individuals and organizations that serve others. While many watched the Rose Parade from the comfort of their living rooms, for one La Crescenta resident this year’s parade was up close and very personal. “I was actually surprised,” said Dr. Slavin of […]