June 29 1900 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada, a woman reported that she had arrived at the YMCA and placed her gym bag inside a locker and locked it. When she returned to her locker after her workout, she discovered her locker was open and the lock and gym bag were missing. After […]
Big Plans As I write this (Tuesday afternoon), the Fourth of July festivities have not yet taken place … but I’m excited about all that is planned. CV Weekly signed up to be a part of the Fourth of July parade on Wednesday morning hosted by the Sunland-Tujunga Rotary Club – a first for […]
“No bought potpourri is so pleasant as that made from one’s own garden, for the petals of the flowers one has gathered at home hold the sunshine and memories of summer, and of past summers only the sunny days should be remembered.” ~ Eleanor Sinclair-Rhode Yesterday was the 4th of July – Independence Day – […]
By Charly SHELTON Take one part history, one part race, one part rally and one part treasure hunt and what have you got? A fun Saturday afternoon. The Little Landers Historical Society is about to host its first-ever historical trivia contest/scavenger hunt, Chasing History. “The idea came from our Ways and Means director [Karen von […]
Boy Scout Bingo Boy Scouts of America – Verdugo Hills Council is hosting a bingo night on Saturday, July 7 presented by American Legion Post 288 and VFW Post 1614. Games will be played at Verdugo Hills Council, 1325 Grandview Ave. in Glendale. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., food and check-in is at 6 p.m., […]
Our Local Bats This is the time of year that it’s easy to spot bats flying in the evening sky. After the sun goes down, but before it’s full dark, fast black blurs can be made out against the sky, darting quickly this way and that as they grab flying insects in mid-air. They […]
Not Enthralled with ‘Progress’ As the residents of La Crescenta and surrounding areas try to conserve or precious water, the construction of gigantic multi-unit apartments/condos continues. It seems futile for the longtime residents to conserve when we look around and see development of these monstrosities going up everywhere. These are 30-50 unit buildings housing two […]
It Ain’t Over ’Til … Did you think the SR 710 North tunnel project was dead? Think again. Beginning as early as the 1940s, the dispute over the proposed extension of the 710 freeway is one of the longest running transportation battles ever. And it’s not over yet. The decision by the Metro board […]
Robin Siefert of ETC Gourmet Kitchen will be among the line-up of designers slated for Leadership Pasadena’s “Setting the Table: The Art of Conversation.” The tablescape design competition and summer soiree takes place on July 21 at the historic Hotel Constance Pasadena. ETC begins its Summer Dinners on the Terrace today, July 5. “We have […]
On May 24, over 50 active, life and associate members of Las Candelas gathered at Oakmont Country Club to celebrate 65 years of helping the community’s most vulnerable children. Organized in 1953 and incorporated in 1955, the mission of Las Candelas is to volunteer service and financial assistance to help improve the lives of children […]