By Mary O’KEEFE By now Crescenta Valley registered voters have received their Official Voter Information Guide. It is a 223-page book that offers five pages of instructions and information with the rest devoted to the 17 propositions on the ballot this Nov. 8. One of the more complicated propositions is Prop 61. It seems to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Clark Magnet High School held an assembly recently that celebrated test scores, academic excellence and how great it was to be a Clark panther. “Today is a special day for Clark,” said Principal Lena Kortoshian. Kortoshian addressed the student body that filled the outdoor auditorium at the school. Very proud teachers, staff […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A La Crescenta family is reaching out to their community to support law enforcement. With the recent murders of two officers in Palm Springs and most recently the killing of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. Sgt. Steven Owen, the family wanted to show support for local law enforcement by inviting family, friends […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The question about lights being installed in La Crescenta neighborhoods and additional ones on Foothill Boulevard has resulted in recent discussions at Crescenta Valley Town Council meetings. The council moved to have the Land Use Committee work on recommendations prior to putting the issue on a CVTC meeting agenda. On Oct. 6, […]
By Mary O’Keefe According to the Mayo Clinic, a daily walk can help maintain a healthy weight, prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, strengthen bones and muscles, improve mood and improve balance and coordination. On Wednesday it did a little more than that when students, many […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The La Cañada Flintridge 14th Annual Wine & Gourmet Food Tasting was held on Sept. 25, filling Memorial Park with booths, tables and a lot of supporters. The La Cañada Kiwanis Foundation, La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce and Vendome Wine & Spirits sponsored the afternoon event. Patrons were able to sample […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Friends of Rockhaven turned back the hands of time to the days of old Hollywood at a Saturday night dinner and dancing fundraiser. Those who joined the party dressed in ’20s, ’30s and ’40s costume and danced to swing music at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club. Leading the evening was Joanna […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Cal State Northridge campus police are advising students not to walk alone as they go to and from the campus after a report on Tuesday of an attempted kidnapping of a female student. Los Angeles Police and CSUN Dept. of Police Services are working together to investigate the incident that occurred at […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A forum was held at Pasadena City College recently that highlighted the two candidates for the seat on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor District 5. The League of Women Voters Pasadena, the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Students of PCC sponsored the event. Candidates Kathryn Barger and Darrell […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Saturday night community members showed their support for the Crescenta Valley Sheriff Support Group at a country and western event to raise money for a mobile command center. The support group is a board of volunteers who assist in raising funds for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. Crescenta Valley Station. […]