Covering Up In COVID-19 Times

In response to the new guidelines issued that people have to wear face masks or other face coverings when leaving their home, Charlene and Phil Downs made their own masks – masks that Phil refers to as for “fun only.” It should be noted that home sewn masks are not a substitute for medical-grade masks. […]

Pet of the Week

Meet Duke. He is the @duke_of_glendale on Instagram. He is a giant sweetheart who loves all his neighbors and fur friends. CV Weekly loves to hear about your pets! Send a pic and small cap to steve@cvweekly.com, to share your lovable pets with the community!

Teri McKinzie

April 6, 2020 Teri McKinzie lived with her son in Bellingham, Washington. Steven Thompson lived alone in La Crescenta. Teri and Steven met online in 1998 in a Christian singles chat room and developed a friendship. Two days after meeting each other in person they knew that they wanted to be married to one another. […]

Robert A. Fria

Oct. 14, 1942 – April 1, 2020 It is with great sadness to announce the death of Robert (Bob) Fria of Escondido. Bob passed on April 1 at the age of 77 from complications of COVID-19. He married the love of his life, Joyce M. Pagliuso, on Feb. 24, 1968. They shared 52 years of […]

CALENDAR This

Cancer Support Programs Now Online Cancer Support Community-Pasadena now offers most services online via Zoom video calls, including weekly support groups. Coming up is “End of Life Choices,” a presentation by Karen Morin, RN, about the California End of Life Option Law, on Tuesday, April 14 from 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free of charge. […]

COVID-19 and the April 10 Property Tax Deadline

From Keith Knox, treasurer and tax collector, regarding COVID-19 and the April 10 property tax deadline: “I understand that this is a very stressful time, especially for those suffering direct effects from this public health crisis, and my office is committed to helping in any way we can. Los Angeles County property owners affected by the […]

Updated Numbers from Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health

The Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health has confirmed 29 new deaths and 620 new cases of COVID-19. That brings to date 7,530 cases across LA County including 198 total deaths. As of April 8, 1,714 people tested positive for COVID-19; of those, 23% have been hospitalized at some point during their illness. Testing […]

Senator Portantino and First District PTA Host Family Health Forum

State Senator Anthony Portantino and First District PTA are partnering for an important public heath discussion. On Saturday, Portantino and the PTA will be joined by four family therapists for a virtual Family Health Forum. The forum will provide strategies for families abiding by social distancing recommendations to better cope with the effects of COVID-19. “I […]

Update April 7 – Confusion Surrounds Paycheck Protection Program

Confusion Surrounds Paycheck Protection Program There has been a lot of confusion and frustration over the CARES Act and the access small business has to the economic relief offered. Recently the Administration rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program in which small businesses could apply for financial assistance through the Small Business Administration. According to the […]