Looking Ahead to Election 2015

By Jason KUROSU Upcoming elections reflect a few longtime incumbents moving on from their current positions over the next two years, while a number of new candidates are set to campaign for seats in state and local government. Locally, two political figures from Glendale will be vying for Mike Gatto’s assembly seat in California’s 43rd […]

From the desk of the publisher

From the desk of the publisher

An Uplifting Night For many, financially speaking the New Year arrived with a thud rather than fanfare especially for small business owners. For whatever reason, revenue seems to be elusive regardless of the type of business. This situation, coupled with any other challenges, whether health, relationship or other, can bring a person down. It sometimes […]

NOTES & NODS

What’s Happening at On Friday, Feb. 13, the Center for Spiritual Living is having its annual Italian dinner night. Starting at 6:30 p.m., this extra special dinner includes music provided by Evan Marshall providing beautiful music and a new feature – a White Elephant exchange. Bring a wrapped present for re-gifting, repurposing and find out […]

CALENDAR This

CALENDAR This

SCHULHOF  TO SPEAK AT DESCANSO GARDENS The Pacific Camellia Society kicks off a new season of meetings at Descanso Gardens with popular former Descanso Gardens Executive Director Richard Schulhof as the featured speaker. The meeting will be tonight, Thursday evening, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited. There is no admission charge. Schulhof […]

NEWS FROM the CVCA » Sharon WEISMAN

The Glendale City Council considered the 710 extension issue again at their Jan. 27 council meeting and will be participating in the new Community Based Transportation Coalition. I appreciate that Councilmember Paula Devine voted with Councilmembers Friedman and Najarian to have Glendale work for a more responsible transportation policy. I hope we don’t need to […]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Homework Rant Homework sucks. Our kids go to school every day for six hours to learn and do classwork, then get sent home with more work to do. How many adults reading this like going to work for eight hours a day, then going home to spend more time working (for free)? And the irony […]

Maria Berger

Maria Berger

Feb. 22, 1936 – Jan. 31, 2015 Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend entered into eternal life on Jan. 31. Maria is survived by her daughter and family Brigitte and Joe Hart; son and family Robert and Helga Berger; four grandchildren Jonathan Hart (14), Thomas Hart (16), Alex Berger (21), Brittany Berger (24); sister […]

News from CV Alliance

Hi CV! In his talk, “Rehab & Relapse,” Ben Salazar, program director, GCC Alcohol/Drug Studies, explained the disease of addiction. Like diabetes, asthma and epilepsy, addiction is a chronic condition that cannot be cured. So, say someone goes to a rehabilitation facility for alcohol abuse treatment; what are the chances they’ll achieve sobriety? According to […]

YOUTH NOTES

Centennial Celebration at LCE The La Crescenta Elementary PTA is having its 100th anniversary celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. in the school auditorium. The community is invited to join in celebrating 100 years of PTA at La Crescenta Elementary School. Dinner will be served; there is no cost to attend but RSVPing […]

People Making News

Daniel Velasquez of Shadow Hills earned a Bachelor of Science with a focus in criminal justice management from Union Institute & University. Union Institute & University is a non-profit, accredited, private university specializing in adult and distance education since 1964. Union strives to engage, enlighten, and empower students in a lifetime of learning and service. […]