By Nicole MOORE On May 13, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital held a Community Health and Wellness Fair. The family-friendly event, held on the lower west parking lot of the hospital, took place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Verdugo Hills Hospital curated the event in order to promote community outreach and education for a healthy […]
By Néstor CASTIGLIONE The political fracas over the future of the 710 Freeway extension – to build or not to build – has been one that has pitted Sacramento against cities, and cities against cities, for the better part of the late 20th century and the entirety of the present one. But the situation may […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization approved the Sagebrush territory transfer petition in May but it still has a way to go before students move from Glendale Unified School District to La Cañada Unified School District. Some history: Students living in the far west portion of La Cañada Flintridge, […]
By Néstor CASTIGLIONE The political fracas over the future of the 710 Freeway extension – to build or not to build – has been one that has pitted Sacramento against cities, and cities against cities, for the better part of the late 20th century and the entirety of the present one. But the situation may […]
By Mary O’KEEFE At 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, California Highway Patrol received a call concerning sightings of a bear on the Foothill (210) Freeway at the Pennsylvania Avenue onramp eastbound. The bear, according to CHP Officer Bejar, was reported to have walked off the freeway and onto surface streets; however, at about 10 […]
By Mary O’KEEFE ccording to bicycling.com, a person weighing 150 pounds, cycling at 10 miles per hour for 20 minutes will burn 91 calories. If bikers increase their speed to between 10 and 12 mph, that 20 minutes could burn 136 calories. This type of information was shared with attendees at the 5th Annual Jewel […]
Memorial Day Observed Among local activities to observe Memorial Day, including ceremonies at Two Strike Park and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (see the Business page for details), the offices of CV Weekly will be closed on Monday, May 29. Burrtec customers will have trash pick up delayed by one day. Field of Honor and Gratitude […]
Well, it’s a marvelous night for a moondance With the stars up above in your eyes And all the night’s magic seems to whisper … ~ “Moondance” lyrics by Van Morrison The evening was brilliant, even without a full moon. As I drove home Sunday morning – at 5:30 a.m. – the eastern sky […]
Birthday Bird Going to Fly Every year when I work Prom Plus from midnight to 5 a.m., I think ahead to my birthday – May 30 – and it sustains me so I can last all night. (Typically I hit “the wall” around 3 a.m.) This year was no different. Visions of Palm Springs (where […]
Everything from handmade crafts to unique gifts will be found on Honolulu during the annual Arts and Crafts Festival. By Charly SHELTON t’s that time of year again – time for handmade crafts and beautiful paintings, singers and dancers on every block and local fresh produce next to international delicacies. It’s time for the Montrose […]