State Denies Suit Challenging Quintero’s Eligibility

State Denies Suit Challenging Quintero’s Eligibility

By Ted AYALA State Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris’ office rejected a lawsuit brought by a pair of Glendale residents challenging Councilmember Frank Quintero’s eligibility for his position. The lawsuit filed by John Rando and Marian Rodas earlier this year contended that Quintero violated Article VI, Section 12 of the Glendale City Charter: “No former councilmember […]

Drayman Trial Delayed

By Jason KUROSU Former Glendale City councilman John Drayman’s criminal trial has been set for an April 7 start date. Drayman is alleged to have embezzled over $300,000 from the Montrose Shopping Park Association [MSPA] over a period of seven years. Drayman served as president of the MSPA board of directors until 2007. The April […]

Thousands Brave a ‘Spooktacular’ Night

Thousands Brave a ‘Spooktacular’ Night

Ghouls and goblins, princesses and super heroes crowded onto the avenue for a “monster event.” By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Honolulu Avenue was the place for characters of all types on Halloween night when the Montrose Shopping Park Assn. hosted its annual Spooktacular event. Ghosts, zombies and creatures that were, well, difficult to define populated the 2200-2400 […]

IN Brief

Work Day at Preserve The next restoration day at the Rosemont Preserve is this Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. More invasive plant removal is planned along with moving some mulch. Wheelbarrows and pitchforks are needed, so those who have them please bring them and park at the preserve itself rather than […]

Weather in the Foothills

“An accidental sudden noise waked me about six in the morning, when I was   surprised to find my room filled with light. I imagined at first that a number of lamps had been brought into my room; but rubbing my eyes I perceived the light came in at the windows.” ~ A letter written to […]

from the desk of the publisher

‘Holiday’ Season Kicks Off Like most little kids, I loved Halloween. Generally my mom would dress my sister and me up as princesses and out we’d go. When we grew older, we were allowed to trick-or-treat in groups with our friends. There was a house near our block in Sun Valley that was awesome in […]

CVW Sports Episode 1

    The first episode of CVW Sports focuses on the Rosemont Middle School basketball program and its exciting talent. Interviews with Principal Cynthia Livingston, boys’ coach Brent Ballard and girls players Micaela Cacho-Negrete, Caity Bouchard and Sinayt Tassew. NOTE: This episode was completed before the end of the basketball season (Oct. 30). To “Like” […]

Brock and Brandon’s NBA Preview

It’s basketball season, and 2010 Crescenta Valley High School alum and avid sports fan Brock Hendricks is back to talk hoops with CV Weekly sportswriter Brandon Hensley. There wasn’t any room to analyze Russell Westbrook’s terrible on-going fashion choices, but the two still managed hit the other important topics in the NBA.   Brandon: Brock, welcome again […]

State Denies Suit Challenging Quintero’s Eligibility

By Ted AYALA State Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris’ office rejected a lawsuit brought  by a pair of Glendale residents challenging Councilmember Frank Quintero’s eligibility for his position. The lawsuit filed by John Rando and Marian Rodas earlier this year contended that Quintero violated Article VI, Section 12 of the Glendale City Charter: “No former councilmember […]

Getting Ready for the Ballot Box

Getting Ready for the Ballot Box

Candidates for town council and water district take the podium to answer final questions from the voters before the Nov. 2 and Nov. 5 elections.   By Jason KUROSU Just one week after the candidates for the Crescenta Valley Town Council debated before an audience, the candidates gathered again at the La Crescenta Library Thursday […]