Richard Joseph Pool

Nov. 9, 1952 – Dec. 30, 2019 Richard Joseph Pool, 67, leaves behind his wife Gayle Bartos-Pool of Tujunga; sister Maurine Pool of San Diego; brother Michael Pool of Fresno; and many others who loved him. Richard was a man of humility, resilience and quiet love. A 32-year resident of Tujunga, he was born and […]

La Cañada Float Gets Laughs at Rose Parade

La Cañada Float Gets Laughs at Rose Parade

The hard work of local float volunteers pays off with distinguished awards. By Charly and Sabrina SHELTON The 131st annual Tournament of Roses Parade, known as America’s New Year celebration, wound its way yesterday along the 5½-mile route from the Tournament Mansion to the intersection of Sierra Madre Boulevard and Villa Street. Among the floats, […]

Detectives Arrest Smoke Shop Workers for Furnishing Tobacco to Minors

A complaint was made regarding a smoke shop in Glendale that was selling tobacco products to minors. An investigation was initiated after an anonymous tip came into the Glendale Police Department from a concerned citizen. On Dec. 11, an investigation was initiated at a smoke shop located on the 2600 block of Honolulu Avenue. The […]

Looking at the New Laws of 2020

Looking at the New Laws of 2020

By Mary O’KEEFE There are many laws that go into effect in 2020. In the following weeks CVW will be looking closely at some of these laws and examine bills that were authored and/or voted on by local representatives. SB 328. This law goes into effect by the 2022-23 school year, the end of the […]

Hosting a Meal for Those in Need

By Mary O’KEEFE In its continuing effort to serve the community, the Crescenta Valley Armenian Community and Youth Center, with St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church and the Crescenta Valley Lions Club, is serving a free turkey dinner on Jan. 5, the day before the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates Christmas. The Center members are […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Dec 29 5400 block of Pineridge Drive in La Crescenta, the rear window of a door was smashed; nothing was reported stolen between 10 a.m. and 3:51 p.m.     Dec. 27 3100 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta, a glass door was smashed and cash was stolen from a business. Surveillance footage revealed […]

Katherine Burns

Aug. 2, 1958 – Dec. 25, 2019 Our most precious Katherine Burns passed away peacefully in her sleep on Christmas morning after a four-year battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Danny Tubbs; siblings Margaret Bannerman, R. A. van Knapp, Robert Knapp; her stepsons Michael Tubbs, Steven Tubbs, Daniel Tubbs, Noah Tubbs, Donny […]

Healthy Living Begins With Healthy Meals

By Mary O’KEEFE January is CVW’s Healthy Living month and to start the section we are looking into nutrition. The expression “You are what you eat” is easy to say but not so easy in practice. Lunch hours are almost a thing of the past as more people eat at their desk at work and […]

»Election 2020

Locals Vie for Various Seats   By Mary O’KEEFE On Dec. 26, the office of the California Secretary of State released the list of certified candidates who will be on the ballot on March 3, 2020. Below is a list of candidates running for various seats in Glendale and the unincorporated area of Los Angeles […]

Schiff Applauds Record-Level Funding for Early Earthquake Warning System

On Dec. 23, Rep. Adam Schiff issued a statement in response to the passage of appropriations funding for the ShakeAlert West Coast Earthquake Early Warning System (EEW). “We have to do everything we can to ensure we are prepared, and one critical step we can take is the development and expansion of the ShakeAlert West […]