‘Madness’ Found at Cinerama Dome

‘Madness’ Found at Cinerama Dome

Madness will reign supreme on Sunday, Oct. 27 when the historic Cinerama Dome in Hollywood continues its 50th anniversary celebration by presenting the film that started it all, Stanley Kramer’s madcap epic comic caper, “It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.” The film received it’s world premiere on Nov. 7, 1963 at what was then […]

Nerds from Across the Country Unite at NYC Comic-Con

Nerds from Across the Country Unite at NYC Comic-Con

By Steve HERNANDEZ CV Weekly designer and self-proclaimed nerd Steve Hernandez shares his experience of traveling 3,000 miles to take part in Comic-Con – New York. New York City last weekend was invaded by comic readers, media fans and cosplayers (people dressed in their favorite character’s costumes) from around the globe. And as the herds […]

Some Fun While Waiting for the Dead

» game review By Michael WORKMAN Those who have been waiting patiently for season two of Telltale’s critically acclaimed “The Walking Dead” game have reason to celebrate. The bad news is season two is still in development and won’t be on gamers PCs or consoles till the last quarter of 2013. The good news? Well, […]

Murder, Mayhem in Crescenta Valley

The pleasant neighborhoods of the Crescenta Valley offer no hint of the many violent and heinous crimes that have occurred between the San Gabriel and Verdugo Mountains. But ties to such macabre episodes as the Onion Field murder and the search for the Hillside Strangler left lasting scars here. Infamous criminals such as mafia boss […]

Father Gregory Boyle to Speak at YMCA Prayer Breakfast

Father Gregory Boyle to Speak at YMCA Prayer Breakfast

The YMCA of the Foothills is hosting keynote speaker Father Gregory Boyle at the annual community prayer breakfast on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 a.m. at the Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA. Everyone is welcome to the Y to join in prayer on behalf of the community, state, nation and world. The prayer brings people together as […]

GLA Plans Upcoming Events

Previous honorees of the Glendale Latino Assn. get ready for the 2014 awards luncheon that is taking place on Feb. 27 at the Oakmont Country Club. Pictured are former women of the year (top from left) Mercy Velazquez, Denise Miller, Betty Porto and Elissa Glickman. Pictured (bottom from left) are man of the year Scott […]

Wedding Wilson-Whitney

Wedding Wilson-Whitney

Christopher Evan Wilson and Jordan Whitney Wood were married July 6 in the Portland, Oregon Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The groom is the son of Melissa and Craig Wilson of La Crescenta. The bride is the daughter of Lenore and Kendall Wood of Corvallis, Ore. The bride was attended […]

Egret Watch

  Harry Avant, who lives on Los Olivos Lane in La Crescenta, took this photo of a snowy egret perched near his home on a September afternoon. Avant is an avid birdwatcher and, according to friends, “always keeps a camera close at hand.” He spotted this bird from his back patio (facing northwest) in the […]