By Michael J. ARVIZU I first wrote “From the Back Pew” column starting in 2009 while working as a reporter for the Glendale NewsPress and La Cañada Valley Sun. When I moved on from those two newspapers, “the pews” went with me. It has now been resurrected in the pages of the Crescenta Valley Weekly; […]
Cooking and More at St. Luke’s On Saturday, March 2 at 5 p.m., St. Luke’s of La Crescenta will be offering an authentic Mexican cooking class. All are welcome! We will be cooking on Saturday for Sunday lunch at the church! On Sunday, March 3 at 11:15 a.m., St. Luke’s is offering “Adventures in Anglicanism” […]
SHE said By Sabrina WALENTYNOWICZ I first got into singer Marilyn Manson about six years ago. I heard of him back in the ’90s, but was too young and scared to understand him and his message. Many YouTube’d interviews later, I really enjoyed how smart Manson sounded and agreed with a lot of what he […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN Commuters in Burbank may have taken note of the impressive new addition to the city’s skyline. The stunning white tents signify the return of Cavalia and a newly imagined performance starring some of the most talented animals to walk on four legs. The performers and horses of Cavalia last appeared in Burbank […]
By Charly SHELTON Congratulations to the Crescenta Valley Weekly Oscar ballot contest winner, Paul Jarnagin. This Oscar season was a roller coaster ride with many predictions and hopes – some that came true, other debunked. Thanks to all who played and keep reading CV Weekly in print and CVWeekly.com online for more fun. One aspect […]
By Maddy PUMILIA The Italian Catholic Federation’s guest speaker Wendy Sinnette, the superintendent of La Cañada schools, talked about education in the 21st century at the organization’s recent dinner meeting at St. Bede Catholic Church. “We are looking at schools becoming different,” Sinnette said. For example, she said that teachers will not be the primary […]
On Feb. 13, Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living, Santa Clarita office, participated in the First Annual Real Estate Grand Prix held at Mountasia. The event helped raise money for local charities. Many local real estate brokers participated. Dilbeck of Santa Clarita raced for the Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita. Thanks to the outstanding driving […]
Former Kiwanis AM Club La Cañada presidents Joe Thompson, Martha Burns, Don Hingst, Shelia Carbonetti, Dave Hemstreet, Joyce Ruygrok, Tom Petersmeyer (shown above) celebrated the 20th anniversary of the club on Jan. 31. Submitted by Marilyn CABLE
Ask Phyllis! Loan approval difficulties Dear Phyllis, I had been in escrow on a short sale for six months. My agent suggested that I apply for my loan but wait to order the inspector and the appraiser until after the bank approved the sale. We completed the loan paperwork and after five months the bank […]
Attention Army Veteran, Your service in the Army may have earned you VA Loan and GI Bill benefits. Use your hard earned benefits in 2013 for a better future. Use your $417k VA loan and pay $0 down. Lock in the lowest rates in history with your VA Loan Benefit. Buy or refinance with $0 […]