By Mary O’KEEFE On Thursday night, the Glendale Police Dept. said goodbye and thank you to retiring chief Ron DePompa. The retirement event was held at DreamWorks Animation in Glendale. For over 35 years, DePompa has been a member of the Glendale Police Dept. For a little more than three years, he has been the […]
“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flocks by night.” ~ King James Bible- Luke 2:8 Christmas cards and music often suggest Joseph and Mary traveling through the wintry snow. With miraculous birth imminent, a donkey carried Mary into Bethlehem. As the weary couple finally reached […]
Holiday Hours at CVW Crescenta Valley Weekly will close at noon on Dec. 24, and will be closed all day Dec. 25 and Dec. 26. The paper will be delivered on Dec. 26. The office will be open on Dec. 27. We will also be closed from noon on Dec. 31 through Jan. 1, reopening […]
Thinking About Gifts Over the Year The Christmas season is traditionally a time of giving. Commercials are reminding us – some might say bombarding us – with the message that now is the time to give. Peppered in there, if you care to look, is the Good News of why we celebrate this season, that […]
Marissa GOULD, intern In these tough economic times, not everyone can afford to get gifts for their children during this holiday season. To answer that need, there are various organizations locally working to lend a hand. The CV Sheriff’s Station is one of those organizations. The station is holding its annual toy/food drive and is […]
By Mary O’KEEFE This holiday season law enforcement reminds residents to be cautious, careful and aware. Part One crimes, which include burglary both residential and vehicle, and theft, are up in the far north area of Glendale. “Year-to-date we are up about 10%,” said Glendale Officer Abe Chung. Although that sounds like a lot, it […]
By Leonard COUTIN Rosemont Middle School cross-country scored well in the L.A. 84 Cross-Country Festival held Saturday in South El Monte in the Whittier Narrows recreation park. The 2K (1.25 mile) course was laid out so the runners covered one large loop around the park, finishing 50 meters from where they started in front a […]
By Susan JAMES On stage now at Hollywood’s Theatre Asylum on Santa Monica Boulevard, “What We Don’t Say” is a play that probes the most intimate thoughts of a group of friends regarding themselves and their relationships with women. Well-staged and never static, this is a beautifully nuanced ensemble piece that incorporates filmed interviews together […]
One doesn’t have to look too far to find the holiday spirit in the Crescenta Valley. While many homeowners go all out in decorating, there are a few favorites that shouldn’t be missed. The Fisher home at 4422 New York Ave. features a huge inflatable Santa Claus. Many may remember the enthusiastic display that was […]
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