By Charly SHELTON CV Weekly continues its investigation into the expansion of deepfake tech. “Deepfake” videos are starting to surface in which famous people appear to do or say anything the video’s creator wishes. These deepfake videos are real threats – not only to the person who is being faked but also to the world. […]
May 10 500 block of Meadow View Drive in La Cañada, a woman returned home and went to bed at approximately 11:30 p.m. When she woke up at approximately 7:30 a.m. the next morning, she noticed her cat was gone and discovered the sliding door at her home had been shattered. She looked around […]
Nov. 21, 1941 – April 25, 2019 Nicholas (Nick) Whalen, loving husband and father, passed away suddenly on April 25. He spent his last afternoon eating his favorite lunch of hot dogs and working in his beloved backyard garden. Nick was born to Nicholas and Rose Whalen on Nov. 21, 1941 in Manhattan, New York. […]
By Jake BOWMAN Since the release of ‘A New Hope’ in 1977, Star Wars has become a powerful force in the lives of many. After three movies, Star Wars didn’t see the big screen again for almost 20 years. In 1999, the franchise was expanded upon with what we now refer to as ‘The Prequel […]
McGroarty Arts Center is very pleased to present the 16th Annual Ceramics Juried Open Exhibition and Sale. The exhibition kicks off on Saturday, June 8 with an opening reception from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. featuring live music, bountiful refreshment buffet, and an incomparable view from the Center’s terrace. This year is our first ‘National […]
By Jake BOWMAN The Glendale Fire Dept. was the place to be on Saturday when families and those interested in fire safety visited the department for fire service day. The annual event offers a chance for members of the fire department to thank the public for its support, reflecting the fire department’s motto of “community […]
CV Town Council Meets Tonight The general meeting of the Crescenta Valley Town Council is tonight, Thursday, May 16, at 7 p.m. in the community room of the La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd. The agenda was not made available as of press time. Deukmejian Wilderness Park Workday All are invited on Saturday, May […]
Memory Lane In my mind when trying to recall an incident I typically tie events to other events. For example, remembering how old Patrick was when he was out of a crib. That is tied to our move from one house to another. Steve and I moved from the house on Lowell Avenue to […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern Mothers, grandmothers, daughters and granddaughters gathered for a festive tea and luncheon on May 11 celebrating Mother’s Day at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club (LCWC). Around 120 people enjoyed a brunch buffet that offered a variety of tea sandwiches and desserts paired with a hot cup of tea. Patrons were seated […]
Babies in strollers kicked their feet, dogs strained against leashes, serious runners stretched. The crowd hushed during the national anthem. Then a loud speaker blared “Go!” and they were off. The fourth annual Great Chocolate Race, hosted by the Flintridge Guild of Children’s Hospital, was the most successful thus far. Over 750 people and about […]