Improving the Lives of Children and Mothers Around the World In the first week in August we will mark World Breastfeeding Week, an annual event in more than one hundred countries to educate mothers and families worldwide about the importance of breastfeeding to promote the health of infants. This is an important event every […]
Proposed Sales Tax Increase Dear Glendale Council & Staff: As a business in Glendale since 1953, I have serious concerns for any proposed measure that will jeopardize the health of fellow Glendale businesses. This [proposed ¾ percent sales tax] increase would not only affect us but also Glendale’s declining tax base. This proposed sales tax […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Thousands of auto lovers made their way onto Brand Boulevard on Saturday night to take in more than 330 cars at the City of Glendale’s Cruise Night. Three bands – Whos Next, Motown Magic and Jumping Jack Flash – offered a feast for the ears as well as the eyes. The annual […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The animals came in two-by-two. Well, maybe a little more than that walked their way around the dining room of La Crescenta Presbyterian Church on Tuesday during the monthly Bistro 50+ luncheon. The “animals” were actually students from the Center for Children located at the church. The students were learning about the […]
For the first time in its history, Crescenta Valley United Softball Association (CV United) was invited to the USA Softball Regional Championship, part of the California State Games held from July 13-15 in San Diego. During the weekend, the 10 and under All-Star team was able to advance undefeated through pool and bracket play, going […]
McGroarty Arts Center is hosting a Burgers, Beer and Band Night on Aug. 25 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at its historic location in Tujunga. The concert is featuring Seize the Night, a high-energy band performing classic rock to modern pop. Families are welcome! This third annual summer cookout under the stars features flame-grilled […]
John Queen and Roberta Medford of Montrose visited the Czech Republic and saw their daughter, soprano Elizabeth Queen (CVHS 2010), in the role of Queen of the Night in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s opera “The Magic Flute” at the Estates Theatre in Prague. Ms. Queen participated in “Prague Summer Nights,” June 18 to July 16, training […]
By Isaac SIMS-FOSTER, intern Since 2010, the Fire House youth center has served the La Crescenta community as a place for teenagers to recreate, relax and be themselves before and after school. To support their efforts, on Saturday, July 14, the Crescenta-Cañada Lions Club presented the Fire House with a check for $1700. The funds […]
By Charly SHELTON Last week, CV Weekly delved deeply into the background of the famous Grand Californian Hotel at the Disneyland Resort. What on the surface simply seems like a cool hotel, upon closer inspection one learns that it is actually a well planned work of art that guests can walk through. It is a […]
Anchors Away … Almost By Blake HYFIELD The House voted 382-0 in June in favor of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, which must go to the in Senate for final approval. The Senate will start its hearings on Aug. 1. The Act provides eligibility for disability compensation to “blue water” Navy veterans […]