The Glendale City Council has launched “Work Boot Tuesday,” a once a month session in lieu of the City Council’s customary afternoon session. The monthly sessions, technically special City Council meetings complete with roll call and public comment, will provide an opportunity to conduct a site visit of Glendale’s critical systems and programs. The purpose […]
UPDATE: The fire that tore through a vehicle storage bay at Crescenta Valley Tow is “being investigated as arson at this time,” said Sgt. Joseph Acevedo, Arson and Explosive Detail. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. John Hanson, (323) 881-7500. By Mary O’KEEFE About 1:40 a.m. today, Monday, a field sergeant from the […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Kyle Currie hit a lot of 3-pointers in the most recent Falcons basketball victory, this news courtesy of the sarcasm department of big surprises. Currie was cold early Tuesday night against Glendale, but warmed up in the second half as his Falcons came from behind for a 65-58 victory. With the […]
Ladies, We have a Rose for You on Valentine’s Day! We love Valentine’s Day in the Montrose Shopping Park! This Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., or until they run out, “Charlie Chaplin” will be on the corner of Honolulu and Ocean View handing out a free long stem rose to each woman […]
Meet the Board Part II A few weeks ago we introduced you to two new additions to the CV Chamber of Commerce board. Today you’ll hear about a few more. These men and women volunteer their time and expertise to strengthen our community and to build connectedness between local organizations, large and small. Dwight Sityar […]
The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce recently held several ribbon cuttings to welcome news businesses to the area. They included the Lady Nails Beauty Spa and Harvest Pressed Juices. The chamber welcomes both business and residential members. To learn more, contact the CV Chamber office at (818) 248-4957.
By Susan JAMES Running through April 25, the Los Angeles Fashion Institute of Design and Marketing celebrates the Oscars with its 23rd annual Oscar Costume Design Exhibition. Free to the public, the exhibition features over 100 costumes from 23 outstanding 2014 films including the five costume design Oscar nominees – “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” “Inherent […]
By Ted AYALA Two centuries and the entire expanse of the Atlantic Ocean stand between composers Antonio Vivaldi and Astor Piazzolla. Yet despite the seemingly wide chasm of time and space separating them, both composers are borne aloft on the same current of warm Mediterranean lyricism, a current that soars from the Baroque courts and […]
Last weekend saw the Grammy Awards and with the ceremony came the GBK Productions Music Lounge at The Standard hotel in Downtown L.A. CVW reporters Charly Shelton and Sabrina Walentynowicz were on scene to take part in the festivities. The gifting suite welcomed celebrities such as Tommy Chong, Tahj Mowry and Anita Wilson […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON, intern As Valentine’s Day approaches, talk of romance soon turns to the iconic movies and books that shape our perspective of the topic. The students of Crescenta Valley High School are not immune to the lure of idealistic love and many have a favorite movie or book that pertains to the topic. […]