Introducing the Newest Member-at-Large Vincent Iuculano Vince’s return to our community is a full circle journey. As the chief operating officer of the YMCA of the Foothills, he oversees three branches (Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA, Crescenta Valley Family YMCA and the Verdugo Hills Family YMCA) that serve the communities of Sun Valley, Sunland-Tujunga, La Crescenta, […]
Everybody Loves a Parade! Happy Independence Day! Like you, I’ve got big plans for the day including riding in the 4th of July Parade sponsored by the Sunland-Tujunga-Shadow Hills Rotary Club. Last year was the first year that CV Weekly participated in the parade. Our office manager Rachelle, her husband (and chauffeur) Darin and I […]
“It will be celebrated with pomp and parade, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other.” – John Adams What’s the weather like in the USA on the 4th of July or, let’s just say, during the summer? Compared to other countries we are all over the map! Our country’s weather […]
By Jake BOWMAN Oceanview Bar and Grill in Montrose will be hosting local philanthropist and community member Janet S. Blake on Sunday, Aug. 4. Blake is considered a local celebrity with acting credits on TV shows including “Friends” and “Boy Meets World.” She recently returned to her musical roots and will be performing throughout the […]
Independence Day Closure The offices of CV Weekly will be closed all day today, Thursday, July 4 and will close at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 5 for the Independence Day holiday. We encourage our readers to enjoy safe 4th of July celebrations. Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Afternoon An “open gate” event is taking place […]
On May 31, the Dunsmore Elementary School staff, students and community honored Principal Karen Stegman for 10 years of service as principal. The student council presented her with flowers and the staff gave her a shout-out with a poem as administrative secretary, Christine Giannamore, presented her with a gift on behalf of the school. Stegman’s […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Dr. Vivian Ekchian spent her first day, July 1, as Glendale Unified School District superintendent visiting several district schools. She spoke with students, teachers and staff in an effort to familiarize herself with the district and its needs. She will continue her tour of local schools in the upcoming weeks. Ekchian is […]
Members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives recognized local students at the 2019 Congressional Award Gold Medal ceremony held in Washington, D.C. on June 20. Honored from La Crescenta were Ami Kim, Junhee Kim and Joshua Son; from Burbank Katherine Simic and from La Cañada Flintridge Kenneth Um were recognized. The Congressional […]
Improving CSD Regarding: LA County Notice of Public Hearing, Project No. 2018-000331-(5), Rc’d 26 Jun 2019: The work put into creating a single Regional Community Standards District (CSD) for the full length of Foothill Boulevard between Briggs and Pennsylvania avenues is fantastic. I applaud those who have worked on this effort. However, the proposed modifications […]
By Vincent PAGE Summer means different things to different people. For some it means spending time at the beach, for others it means relaxing and enjoying friends and family until school starts back up in August. Bur for 100 or so people at Crescenta Valley High School, on Tuesday it meant starting a new tradition. […]