By Tyler BIDDLE A modern twist on the Charles Dickens classic is coming to Glendale next month with the help of community families and volunteers. On Aug. 2, the Stepping Stone Players will present their rendition of Lionel Bart’s “Oliver!” at Hoover High School with director Alan Hunt at the helm. The multigenerational production will […]
By Marissa GOULD Watercolor paintings, oil paintings, photography, woodworking and more were showcased on Saturday in Montrose. Local artists set up shop in the 2300 and 2400 blocks of Honolulu Avenue for the second of four Montrose Art Walks of this year. The artists were on-site, working on new pieces, selling completed ones and giving […]
By Ted AYALA When most people recall Mayan astronomy today, chances are the high-camp, would-be apocalypse that came and went in December are the first and only things to come to mind. Well, it’s 2013 and, contrary to the prognosticators of doom ancient and contemporary, we’re still here. But Mexican composer Gabriela Ortíz evokes the […]
Montrose Shopping Park Assn. president Ken Grayson, with his wife Christie, celebrated his 70th birthday in Arcadia on July 21 at the home of his son Steve and daughter-in-law Kim. Sharing the day were Steve Pierce, high school friends Greg Smith, Mike and Charlotte Wolpert, his cousin Bob Zapattereno, daughter Katherine and husband Lance with […]
CV Weekly traveled recently to Angel Stadium in Anaheim with Mark and Shayne Hendrix, Holly Heurkins and Liza Morelli. Go, Angels! 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.
For Those Who Have A Veterans Claim Pending By Andy GERO Veterans who have a claim pending can get a fast decision from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs. First, file a fully developed claim. The VA provides a checklist on how to file a digital claim for compensation through its new Fully Developed Claims program […]
Author Bruce Torrence brought old Hollywood to Descanso Garden in June, presenting an interesting slideshow of pictures from his 1979 published book, “Hollywood: The First 100 Years.” The coffee table book tells the story of Hollywood in hundreds of pictures that date back to the late 1800s through the turn of the 20th century before […]
Ryan Flynn of La Crescenta graduated from La Salle High School summa cum laude and received the highest award for math and science in addition to placing on the gold honor roll. He received a merit scholarship from the LAFD and will be leaving in August for Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey, where […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Residents in Crescenta Valley, especially those who live and travel in the far north Glendale area, have noticed quite a bit of construction around local schools. The curbs close to Dunsmore and Lincoln elementary schools are part of the Safe Routes to School Improvements Project Phases 2 and 4. “We are […]
July 20, 2013 John Halford Campbell, 81, of Sunland passed away suddenly in his home on Saturday, July 20. Predeceased by his father Halford Campbell, mother Gretta Campbell and sister Eileen Petersen. John attended South Burnaby High School in his hometown of Burnaby, BC, Canada before relocating to Los Angeles to pursue a very successful […]