The Verdugo Hills chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors (WCR) hosted a mayor’s panel at the Embassy Suites in Glendale on July 18. Answering questions from the panel were Burbank mayor Emily Gable-Luddy, Glendale mayor Dave Weaver, La Cañada mayor Laura Olhasso and Robbyn Battles, councilwoman from the CV Town Council. The room of […]
By Susan JAMES For viewers who love Marvel superheroes, fairy tales and artificial intelligence, the upcoming television season has something just for you. This year’s Comic-Con, held last week at the San Diego Convention Center, introduced a host of premiering shows whose creators couldn’t be more excited about their creations. Whether that will translate into […]
Shooting Down Grade School Paranoia Gun Paranoia Continuing on the subject of out-of-control paranoia about gun-related toys, actions and speech in our grade schools, I’ve been asked if I made up any of the news items in my last column. Sadly, no. In fact, I didn’t have room last week for even more examples of […]
Mysteries and Questions on CV History, Part 6 Here are some more questions I’ve had from readers: My new neighbor is tearing down the charming little house he bought and building an enormous monstrosity in its place. It will loom over my house, destroying my privacy, and will look weird in our neighborhood. Aren’t […]
By Ted AYALA Outdoor signage has been a source of tension between local business owners and city code enforcers in recent months. The sluggish economy is pushing businesses to display their signage more prominently on sidewalks and street corners, running afoul of city ordinances. The Glendale City Council on Tuesday reviewed some of the sign […]
VAN BLOEM SINGERS HOLDING AUDITIONS Auditions are being held for the Van Bloem Singers, a volunteer singing group that has completed its 21st season having performed more than 800 shows. The group is looking for those interested in performing Broadway and contemporary music. Being able to “sight read” is not necessary, but some performing experience […]
July 30 Waltonia Avenue and Park Place in Montrose, a La Cañada man was arrested after a deputy noticed the vehicle he was driving had a partially torn registration tab. After running the plates, the deputy reportedly discovered the registration had expired in December 2012, although the plate tab said 2013. The man allegedly admitted […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN While the leaked information on the NSA spying program by the now infamous Edward Snowden captured national headlines, its aftermath brought widespread attention to the issue of privacy when weighed against matters of national security. As discussions continue on a nationwide scale, a number of local forces have taken prominent roles in […]
Local residents Sam and Fred Linkchorst took CV Weekly with them when they hiked Half Dome in a day on June 17. 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.
Dec. 12, 1923 – July 28, 2013 Nancy Serotuk of Montrose passed away peacefully and comfortably in her sleep on Sunday, July 28. She leaves her husband of 50 years Alex Serotuk; their daughter and son-in-law Michele and Steve Yamarone; and two grandsons Anthony and Michael. Nancy was born on Dec. 12, 1923 in New […]