LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Adds Input to Reader’s Observation This is in response to a letter published in the Aug. 30 issue of the CV Weekly by Mr. Tony Bowling. His letter was pointing out that the lawsuit being filed against the Glendale Unified School District by the parents of Drew Ferraro was not the correct target and that […]
Treasures of the Valley » Mike lawler
Kimball Sanitarium Part 4 – Anti-Sanitarium Movement As I’ve documented in previous columns, the sanitarium business was booming in the Crescenta Valley in the late ’20s. One old-timer stated that at that period there were some 20 different sanitariums locally for the aged, for lung diseases and for mental illness. During that same period […]
My Thoughts, Exactly » Jim Chase
Missing Meatball Already Way back when I was a kid, we used to sing a parody version of “On Top Of Old Smokey” that went something like: “On top of spaghetti, all covered with cheese; I lost my poor meatball, when somebody sneezed!” I know it’s an odd connection, but last week I couldn’t help […]
Comics Update: September 2012 and School is in Session
By Charly SHELTON Everyone is heading back to school. I know – bummer. But just because we are assigned to read books for English and text books for math, that doesn’t mean we should neglect the fun stuff as well. School is in session and Professor Charly has some assigned reading for you- comic books. […]
“Real Women Have Curves” Anniversary Screening
The American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre and Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival will present an evening celebrating the tenth anniversary of the award-winning film “Real Women Have Curves.” The screening will include special guest Josefina López, the creator of the play and co-screenwriter of the film “Real Women Have Curves” which stars America […]
‘Loving The Silent Tears: A New Musical’ Coming to Shrine
The red carpet premiere of “Loving the Silent Tears: A New Musical” will be held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Oct. 27. The red carpet arrivals begin at 3 p.m.; the show at 4 p.m. The musical will star award winning artists Jon Secada, Jody Watley and Broadway stars Debbie Gravitte, Kiril […]
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FREE FALLPROOF™ BALANCE & MOBILITY PROGRAM AT THE Y The Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA will host a free informational seminar for the Fallproof™ Balance and Mobility Program on Friday, Sept. 7 at 11 a.m. This seminar is free and open to the entire community. The seminar will focus on why people lose their balance and what […]
»Montrose Shopping Park News
Critters – A One of a Kind Place for Novelty Gifts Did you know that as of December 2011 Critters (2277 Honolulu Ave.) has brand new owners? The store itself has celebrated being in town over 30 years and the husband and wife team of Jack and Christine have made it their mission to restore […]
»Montrose Verdugo-City Chamber of Commerce
Uniquely Montrose – Montrose Bowl Walking through the doors of Montrose Bowl is truly like stepping back in time. Montrose Bowl, which opened up back in 1936, has been a family owned and operated business for the past 25 years. The 1950s-style, eight-lane bowling alley is one of the smallest alleys in all of Los […]