Crazed Murderer Captured in Turn-of-the-Century CV, Part 1 In 1898 a bizarre murder trial took place that was absolutely spectacular. It had everything that a scandalous crime requires: sex, drugs, alcohol, betrayal, wild chases, beautiful prostitutes, racially tinged murder, police bungling and jailhouse snitches. It was the trial of the decade, and was so confusing […]
CVWD’s Water Infrastructure A water distribution system is a network of pipes that carry potable water from the water company to its consumers. While there are many material options for water pipes, the majority of the pipes you will find in the District are made of steel. Steel pipes cost a little more than other […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Homeless Count 2020 was conducted last week throughout California. In Glendale the count took place on Jan. 22 from 7 p.m. to midnight. The purpose of the homeless count is to give cities and counties an idea of how many people are experiencing homelessness, at least on that one night. Counts […]
Ask Phyllis! Pros And Cons Of Hiring A Management Company Dear Phyllis, We will be converting our primary residence into a rental and moving to Santa Barbara. We have no experience being landlords and I am looking for some guidance. If the tenant stops paying rent, I will need help with getting […]
Supports Devine and Brotman I was recently shopping for a dress for a wedding. I bought the dress and noticed the sales tax was about $22 for a dress that was around $154. I wouldn’t mind if our taxes were being used for things that fit within the scope the recent measure to raise our […]
April 27, 1938 – Jan. 2, 2020 Marvin Edgar Bryer was born April 27, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri. He died on Jan. 2 at Kindred Hospital in Baldwin Park. He was a loving father as well as an Air Force veteran. He weathered the great Alaskan earthquake of ’64 while he was honorably serving […]
PIZZA WITH A PURPOSE A fundraiser is being held today, Jan. 23, all day, at California Pizza Kitchen that benefits The Campbell Center. Bring in the flyer (on the CV Weekly website under Just for Fun) and 20% of diners’ checks will be donated to The Campbell Center. Valid at California Pizza Kitchen, 101 N. […]
By Charly SHELTON January is health month, and it also coincides with the setting and rapid abandoning of New Year’s resolutions. At least half of all Americans who set New Year’s resolutions have health-related commitments, according to YouGov, an international research data and analytics group. And, according to Nielsen Analytics, only 64% of resolutions make […]
By Charly SHELTON The huge crowds that were expected to swarm Disneyland when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened were apparently delayed a bit because the usually mundane crowds have given way to a horde of Star Wars fans ready for the Resistance to Rise. Last Friday, the second and final attraction in the new Star […]
Americans are notoriously sleep-deprived, which can have unpleasant and even dangerous effects. And while a nap can alleviate fatigue, increase alertness and improve mood, for years napping was considered to be a pastime more appropriate for little children and the sick than healthy adults. But the tides are changing. National Sleep Foundation encourages napping, citing […]