Pondering a Prickly Proposition The November ballot is loaded with measures and propositions which, depending on how they are voted on, will impact the state’s budget and our pocketbooks. These measures and propositions may possibly raise revenues for the state as well as for the City of Glendale. One of the most prickly for […]
CV’s First Inhabitants – The Harvest Festival The Tongva Native Americans had many celebrations throughout the year: summer and winter solstice, rites of puberty, harvests, funerals and political advancements all merited feasts, songs and dances. The following is a fictionalized account of a harvest festival one fall day in the village of Wiqangna, in […]
By Julian MITCHELL, intern Joe’s Minibike Reunion returns for its seventh year at Crescenta Valley Park, showcasing all types of bikes from classic builds to racing models. On Saturday, Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., the minibike showcase will be open to the public and, as always, will be free for spectators to […]
Feb. 9, 1935 – Sept. 13, 2018 Kay Ellen Rinder, 83, a longtime Glendale resident, unexpectedly passed away from a massive stroke on Thursday, Sept. 13. Kay was an outstanding wife, mother, “nani” and friend to many who describe her as a smart, beautiful, strong, practical, humble, generous and overall classy woman. She was the […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The 16th Annual Wine & Gourmet Food Tasting event held on Sept. 30 was not only a chance to taste some delicious food and sample some excellent wines from a variety of cellars but also an opportunity to learn about the art of winemaking. The Tasting event is sponsored by the La […]
By Leonard COUTIN Woodward Park in Fresno saw many of California’s best runners assemble this past weekend for the 40th Asics Clovis Invitational. The invitational offered 16 races featuring two elite championship varsity boys’ and girls’ races. This is the first time runners can get acquainted with the state course before they return after engaging […]
The CVHS football team suffered its first defeat last week after Burbank came into Moyse Field and put it to the Falcons, 45-23. The Falcons surrendered the most points they have all season (Pasadena previously scored 28). With the loss, CV slipped into a three-way tie for second place in the Pacific League, with Burbank […]
Enjoy “The Rat Pack” as Glendale Memorial Health Foundation hosts the 31st Annual Evening of Wine and Roses on Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Universal Hilton. There will be a reception, silent auction and gaming tables starting at 5 p.m. followed by dinner, program, live auction and Vegas-style entertainment starting at 6:30 p.m. This year’s […]
Audri Ferguson and Timothy Lynskey took the CV Weekly with them to Whitby, England. Whitby is a seaside town in Yorkshire, northern England, split by the River Esk. On the East Cliff, overlooking the North Sea, the ruined Gothic Whitby Abbey (scene in the background of the photo) was Bram Stoker’s inspiration for “Dracula.” Nearby […]
By Holly Ween, Scare Reporter This week is all about costumes! One of the best and scariest parts of Halloween is becoming someone (or something) else for a night. Thanks (or no thanks) to Google, YouTube, Amazon, Etsy, etc., trick or treaters can now search for virtually anything, show their parents how to make it, […]