By Mary O’KEEFE On Sunday evening Glendale police responded to a call concerning three masked males with guns in the area of La Crescenta and Manhattan avenues. Initial reports had the three suspects on and near the property of the Crescenta Valley Church. After an investigation it was discovered the “males with guns” were in […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police responded to a call concerning a residential burglary in the 3900 block of Santa Carlotta Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. GPD officers arrived and were able to detain two of the three suspects. The search for the other suspect involved several hours of investigation throughout the neighborhoods between Pali and Lowell […]
Historic Twelve Oaks retirement community re-opening in spring 2017. By Mary O’KEEFE In August 2013, about 50 residents were given the unimaginable news that they would have to vacate their home at Twelve Oaks Lodge at 2820 Sycamore Ave. in La Crescenta. For many this was a devastating turn of events. For about 80 years […]
This article first appeared in the online Dec. 30 issue of True Believer (true-believer.net). By Mary O’KEEFE Those in the sci-fi world are still nursing broken hearts from the loss of Mr. Spock last year and now the galaxy is in shock again over the sudden death of Princess Leia … and of her mother […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The New Year had a rocky start for Roger and Tracy Frey when they faced the first day of 2017 with a head on collision at 7:10 p.m. in the 2600 block of Foothill Boulevard. The Freys are well known in the community as the owners of Franks Famous Kitchen and for […]
By Mary O’KEEFE There are so many ways to get in and stay in shape especially in Southern California. CVW has recognized January as its Healthy Living month. Each week we will look at ways to begin the year in a healthy way but we want to go beyond the gyms and early morning runs. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Jan. 1, 2017 saw new laws going into effect for Californians. In fact, Gov. Jerry Brown signed 898 bills in 2016. Below are just some new laws in effect this year beginning with several laws regarding drivers, drugs and privacy. Really Hands-free Phones Most drivers have seen other drivers holding their cellphones […]
Warm temperatures did not keep kids – and their parents – away from a day of snow fun at Two Strike By Mary O’KEEFE Snow and sledding and sleeveless shirts and shorts may not look like they go together but in Crescenta Valley on Thursday it was the perfect way to spend the day. Over […]
By Mary O’KEEFE For Christians, Christmas is a time of remembering the birth of Jesus Christ. Often this is a direct contradiction to the fun of Santa and shopping. It is not often that an event can be a reminder of the time of Christ and be fun at the same time, but that […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Registered nurses and hospital administrators have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract covering 200 registered nurses in the bargaining unit at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. The RNs, affiliated with the California Nurses Association (CNA), state the agreement includes significant improvements and workplace protections that will enhance their ability to provide […]