QUESTION: I retired five years ago when I was 65. Since then, I’ve been busier than I ever was when I worked because I volunteer in several local organizations. And I’m happier than I ever was when I had a full time job that I really liked. The reason I’m writing is I know many […]
By Charly SHELTON Each year, the local theme parks go all-out for the spookiest time of the year: Halloween. It used to be a few nights around Oct. 31 that featured some festive decorations -– a little fake blood and some pumpkins – that were displayed on a Halloween stage show or haunted house. Then […]
The sequel to the original play “Where Is Your Groom?” will stage a repeat performance for the Los Angeles community at the historic Alex Theatre on Sunday, Oct. 6. Following 15 sold-out performances around the country “Where Is Your Groom?” ties together elements of the American-Armenian experience. The satirical play highlights common themes in today’s […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The pairing of wine and food is an art. To do it right, many options must be provided to make sure that everyone’s palate is pleased. Thankfully, at the 17th Annual Wine & Food Tasting held on Sunday at Olberz Park in La Cañada, there were so many options that no one […]
The Glendale-Burbank-Crescenta Valley Republican Assembly (GBRA] held its 83rd annual picnic in the shade of the Jeffers Estate on the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 15. Guests had the chance to meet George Papadopoulos, a former member of the foreign advisory panel to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, and his wife Simona Mangiante. Hundreds of Republicans and […]
Don Birchall took the CV Weekly along with him when visiting Bodhi Ghost Town. CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us along on your next trip and send us a photo. You may find yourselves on the pages of the community’s favorite newspaper.
Widows’ Tax Repeal Efforts By Blake HYFIELD It’s time for Congress to fix a longtime wrong: legislation that requires survivors of deceased military members to forfeit part or all of their Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity from the Dept. of Defense (DOD) when they are awarded the Dept. of Veterans Affairs’ Dependency and Indemnity Compensation […]
Ask Phyllis! Procuring Cause Dear Phyllis, My daughter has been renting her current apartment for eight years. It is now time for her to purchase and I have been sending her condo listings from Zillow. Last week she went to one in Pasadena. She signed the guest registry and checked she didn’t […]
By Vincent PAGE When the Crescenta Valley Falcons football team traveled to Pasadena High School on Friday night, the players weren’t expecting the game that transpired. For the Falcons, Pasadena is usually a walk-through exercise to tune up for tougher competition in the Pacific League. However, this year was different. Though both teams were 3-0, […]
By Leonard COUTIN Celebrating its 52nd year, the Staub/Barnes Invitational is one of the oldest cross-country meets held on the Crescenta Valley home course at Crescenta Valley Park. Jeff Nelson of Burbank still commands the course record time of 14:49, earned in 1978, and the girls’ record holder is Anita Siraki of Hoover who ran […]