Weather in the Foothills

“Probably nor’east to sou’west winds varying to the southard and westard and eastard and points between; high and low barometer, sweeping round from place to place; probably areas of rain, snow, heat and drought, succeeded or preceded by earth quakes. ~ Mark Twain, American humorist, writer and lecturer, 1835-1910   Leave it to Mark Twain […]

From the Desk of the Publisher

Gratitude … and Questions   The relationship that I, as the publisher of the CV Weekly, have with our readers and other supporters is incredible. For example, last week, thanks to the generosity of one of our supporters, I was able to host a night at a suite at the Staples Center for a Kings […]

Driven by Love

Driven by Love

By Mary O’KEEFE For the 11th year, the Early Rodders gathered toys and delivered them, in their very classic way, to Los Angeles County Fire Dept. Station 82 for the fire department’s Spark of Love toy drive. The Spark of Love toy drive is a campaign that in 2017 celebrated 25 years of giving. The […]

In Brief

Winter Wonderland at Two Strike Park The County of Los Angeles Dept. of Parks and Recreation is hosting a Winter Wonderland today, Thursday, Jan. 4 at Two Strike Park. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., children and their parents can have fun in tons of real snow at the park. Geared for those 13 years […]

Peace Trees Planted at Dunsmore Elementary

Peace Trees Planted at Dunsmore Elementary

Dunsmore Elementary was honored by the Little Tokyo Rotary Club on Dec. 8 with the planting of two Peace Trees, Ginko Biloba seedlings. The seedlings are survivor trees that sprouted and grew following Hiroshima’s atomic bomb. Mrs. Makiko Nakasone, member of the Rotary Peace Educational Project, presented the seedlings along with Frank Saito, past president […]

Calendar This

SPECIAL TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR THE 2018 PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE The Pasadena Showcase House of Design is offering a variety of packages for those who want to see the 2018 Showcase House in a unique way. Whether attendees want to avoid the lines or personally meet the designers, this year there are three special packages from […]

Pet of the Week

  He was hours from leaving this world at the pound. He is a high IQ family member.He loves to watch TV,ride in the passenger seat and observe everything in Montrose while sitting Coffee Bean CV Weekly loves to hear about your pets! Send a pic and small cap to steve@cvweekly.com, to share your lovable […]

»Montrose Verdugo-City Chamber of Commerce

Ringing in the New Year – Celebrating Community   As we begin the New Year at the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce, we like to look back at the past year and remember that it takes a community to make a city great with all aspects working together and doing their part. It is at […]

Free Income Tax Preparation

Beginning Friday, Feb. 2 and continuing through Friday, April 13, residents can receive free income tax preparation from AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, a tax-exempt charity of AARP. Membership in AARP is not required. Free income tax preparation will be provided on Tuesdays and Fridays at La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd. (corner of La Crescenta Avenue). […]