By Mary O’KEEFE It can start with a phone call to a resident. The person on the other end begins with, “I am calling to collect a debt” and then proceeds to go over funds owed either from a long ago debt that may have been forgotten, or for a utility bill not paid. As […]
By Charly SHELTON One of the most iconic images associated with Christmas is the nativity. The baby Jesus, laying in a manger (feeding trough) for want of a crib, with his mother Mary and stepfather Joseph and the three wise men surrounded by the animals of the livery in which they took shelter. Rather than […]
By Mary O’KEEFE As of Wednesday at 2:44 p.m., fires close to Crescenta Valley are close to containment while the Thomas Fire in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties continues to burn. The Creek Fire that began in the Lake View Terrace area is 98% contained and has burned 15,619 acres, according to CalFire. The expected […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Reborn Coffee had its official ribbon cutting ceremony recently at its new shop at 3743 Foothill Blvd. The location that once held Starbucks has gotten a new look and a new approach to coffee. “We named it Reborn because we use special water and [sprouted] coffee beans … for their healthy benefit […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The 26th Annual Breakfast with Santa, sponsored by the La Crescenta Woman’s Club Juniors, was held on Saturday. The celebration included entertainment by the Crescenta Valley High School Charismatics, crafts for kids, face painting, Glendale firefighters from Station 28 and lots of cookies. But it was the appearance of the big […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Creek Fire that began at 3:44 a.m. on Tuesday in the Lake View Terrace and Tujunga areas has burned 11,377 acres and is 5% contained as of 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The wind has been the main factor in driving this fire. Firefighters have worked with an “unpredictable wind and we […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The 41st Annual Montrose Christmas Parade has come and gone and everyone seemed to have had a great time. The small town parade is a family favorite with many watching their children walk down Honolulu Avenue just like they did when they were kids. The weather was perfect, not too cold, not […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The power of laughter has been discussed, lauded, studied and written about for years. It seems that no matter how dark the days, a bit of laughter can bring at least a temporary reprieve. That is the basis of the recent event Clap for a Cause. The event was an idea born […]
By Mary O’KEEFE There is a new technology that officials hope will improve the 911 system by allowing users to notify them of an emergency via text. It is still better to call than text, said Sgt. Dan Suttles, Glendale Police spokesman. But texting is another way to get help when calling is not possible. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE For many, Thanksgiving Day began with an early morning 3.2-mile run and a donation for those in need. The occasion was the 24th Annual Thanksgiving Day Run and Food Drive that has become a foothill tradition that fills Memorial Park with runners, walkers and supporters of all ages. Cindy Crane had been […]