Ask Phyllis! Sewer or Septic? Dear Phyllis, My wife and I have been looking at homes for a few months and the one we like best is on a septic system rather than connected to the sewer. A co-worker advised me that being on septic is a big problem. What is your opinion? La Cañada […]
The Montrose Search & Rescue Team is celebrating its 72nd year. Originally formed in 1942, the team is comprised of local community members who are sworn reserve deputies and high-risk volunteer members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. In addition to being certified EMTs, the team has members who are specially trained for underground/mine […]
Dave Meyers with McKinley celebrated the New Year in Ridgway, Colo. with the CV Weekly. CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us along on your next trip and send us a photo. You may find yourselves on the pages of the community’s favorite newspaper.
Community leader and non-profit executive Mercy Velázquez has been named by the Arturo Sandoval Institute (ASI) board as CEO of the organization. She is the immediate past president of Glendale Kiwanis Club, serving as the fourth woman president in 91 years and is their Membership chair. She is also past president of the Glendale Latino […]
BRIDAL FAIRE AT ANGELES NATIONAL GOLF CLUB The public is invited to the 2014 Angeles National Golf Club Bridal Faire on Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The faire features a variety of vendors who specialize in all things related to weddings and parties including DJ’s, photographers, floral designers, invitations, honeymoon destinations […]
Mountain Oaks – Will It Ever be Developed? Last week I described the origins of the pretty little community of Mountain Oaks located below CV Park at the bottom of New York Avenue. Today it’s a piece of paradise for the 12 homeowners who share the 45 acres of oak-shaded wild land. But in 1929 […]
Our Day at the (Dog) Park So far, at least, 2014 seems to be my year for visiting new places around town (or rediscovering them, as I wrote last week about our trip downtown to Olvera St. and Philippe the Original restaurant). This past weekend, my better half and I took our two young and […]
I heard Tina Givrad, PhD, test out her teenage brain presentation that she is making tonight at the Crescenta Valley High School library, and I cannot stress the importance of coming to the presentation to learn this information. Bring your kids and your kids’ friends. Spoiler alert: Until you’re in your mid-20s you have the […]
Cheers Chase I think Mr. Van Orden should check his wallet and tax returns. In his letter [Viewpoints, ‘The Horrors of Jim Chase Obamacare,’ Jan. 16], he speaks of the federal government paying for 100% of the Medicare cost that is later reduced to 90%. He also mentions free exams and screenings. All of this […]
By Isiah REYES The non-profit organization ASTER – Assisting Seniors through Enhanced Resources – is making plans that will benefit older adults and their families in the foothill communities this upcoming year. “The purpose [of ASTER] is to find as many resources that are available to seniors and their caregivers,” said Robbyn Battles, president and […]