By Lori BODNAR, intern Fairies, gnomes, unicorns and dragons descended on Mountain Avenue Elementary for the Enchanted Forest Book Fair – despite the downpour of rain. Students shopped once with their class, and could also shop during recess as well. Different nights of the book fair had different themes. On Dec. 5 was the Book […]
Monte Vista Elementary School held its winter concert on Dec. 12. Students performed under the direction of Petros Boyadzhyan, music director, with assistant Sean Okaguchi. Photos provided by Suzanne RISSE
Benjamin Briggs’ 49er Diary – Part 2 Last week we covered the first part of the wagon train diary of Benjamin Briggs, who later went on to found La Crescenta. Briggs, two of his brothers and a friend set off in early 1849 to strike it rich in the gold fields. Halfway through the […]
Our Year in Review December 2018 We did it! After a whirlwind year for our district and state, we find ourselves at the close of 2018. While there have definitely been some downs, we also have so much to be grateful for. And as I prepare to represent you for another term, I would like […]
Only in the Crescenta Valley – What is more fun for a 5-year-old than a trip to Disneyland? It is having a visit from the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station at your birthday party! Our grandson, Peter Badigue, for his fifth birthday party, held at Hello Pizza, received a visit from Community Relations Deputy Alex Covian […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Maple Park is ready to start construction of a playground where all are welcomed. The inclusive park, designed by Shane’s Inspiration, is going to benefit the community by benefiting all children. The playground at the park, located at 820 E. Maple St., Glendale 91205, was unanimously approved by Glendale City Council. The […]
By Charly SHELTON Each year, thousands of people come to Pasadena to see the fabulous Rose Parade, while millions around the world watch on television. Those who are in Pasadena have the opportunity before the parade begins to go to several locations around the city to see the Rose Parade floats being decorated by volunteers. […]
July 2, 1951 – Dec. 13, 2018 Dennis Welch, 67, of Sunland, passed away Thursday, Dec. 13 after an eight-week stay in the hospital due to complications from pneumonia, low platelets, cardiac problems and renal failure. Dennis was born July 2, 1951 at the Methodist Hospital in Los Angeles to Arthur Welch and Beatrice “Ruth” […]
By Mary O’KEEFE For over 70 years, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. Montrose Search and Rescue team has been on call. The team members respond to emergencies primarily in the Angeles National Forest but when needed have also joined searches all over California and beyond. Members are trained for rescues on land, ice and […]
Holiday Hours CV Weekly is adjusting its hours for the Christmas holiday. Our office will be open from 8 a.m. to noon on Monday, Dec. 24; closed on Tuesday, Dec. 25; open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26; closed from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Dec. 27; open from 9 […]