As Southern California residents continue to adjust to the new normal of the COVID-19 pandemic, many have turned to exploring local parks and trails like never before. The Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument are examples of local public lands that are serving as places of refuge and recreation for millions of […]
The California Dept. of Transportation (Caltrans) announces a series of 55-hour weekend full closures of eastbound lanes on Interstate 210 (I-210) in the Los Angeles community of Sylmar for paving work. The first extended closure is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 18, on eastbound I-210 at Interstate 5 (I-5) in the San Fernando Valley. Residents and […]
Today, Friday, Public Health confirms 47 new deaths and 1,439 new cases of COVID-19. To date, Public Health has identified 246,407 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of LA County, and a total of 5,977 deaths. “Every day we think of all the many families experiencing the profound loss of losing a loved one […]
The historic property began as a vibrant haven for troubled women but is now in a state of disrepair. By Charly SHELTON Rockhaven. No property in the Crescenta Valley sparks more discussion or controversy over its proper use. This week, we begin a two-part series looking deeply into Rockhaven Sanitarium – its history, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Monday afternoon there was a sea of orange in front of the Crescenta-Cañada YMCA on Foothill Boulevard. Supporters of Colin Jacobs were dressed in orange shirts with the words “Justice for Colin” written on them. They lined both sides of the boulevard waving signs and receiving honks of support from many […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Information on the La Crescenta Motel has been hard to come by this year, and it appears tangible updates on the property won’t come until the owners pass tests regarding water and sewer flow, as well as traffic and fire lane inspection. These updates on the two-parcel property, on which the […]
A former controller for a Burbank-based commercial printing company was sentenced earlier this week to 87 months in federal prison for embezzling $2.8 million from his employer and failing to report the stolen funds as income to the IRS. Sean Edin Talaee, 63, of Glendale was sentenced by United States District Judge Otis D. Wright […]
»ELECTIONS 2020 Vote-by-mail ballot drop boxes are appearing throughout Los Angeles County. One can be found in front of the Montrose Library at 2465 Honolulu Ave. The drop boxes are for voters to deposit ballots for the presidential general election. There will be over 300 secure drop boxes placed throughout the County. Vote-by-mail ballots […]
Happy Anniversary and Helping Non-profits For those who keep track, this week marks the 11-year anniversary of CV Weekly! It was 11 years ago on Sept. 4 that the first issue of the CV Weekly was distributed to foothill neighborhoods. You may remember that Sept. 4, 2009 was a Friday; it was the only […]
“The morning had dawned clear and cold, with a crispness that hinted at the end of summer.” ~ George R.R. Martin, American novelist Once again this summer, a heat wave hovers over much of Southern California. Was it just a dream of cooler days or did I actually need a sweater and light blanket at […]