Paul Carafotes, author of the children’s book series Charlie Bubbles, has created a non-profit Charlie Bubbles Cares For Kids! The non-profit raises funds to deliver the Charlie Bubbles storybooks at no cost to hospitals, schools and homeless children. Over 1500 books have been given to elementary schools, preschools and hospitals. According to Carafotes, the books […]
GCC is Cause to Scratch Head in Confusion Lauds CVW But GCC is Cause to Scratch Head in Confusion Thank you to Mary O’Keefe for reminding CV Weekly readers of the importance of preserving community news. (“The News Desert,” Aug. 1, 2024). Community newspapers such as the CV Weekly celebrate the communities they serve, but […]
The Battle Between the Parks, Sunland and Central Over 90 years ago, actors Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert arrived in Sunland to film scenes of their upcoming motion picture, “It Happened One Night.” Sunland Park was the backdrop in 1934 as these stars performed their movie magic. At one point, the old stone drinking […]
The Crescenta Valley Town Council has been actively engaging the community through town hall meetings and forums to address various concerns and issues affecting the local area. The recent town hall meeting saw a great turnout by community members and panelists Declan Floyd and Talin Mangioglu from Senator Portantinos’s office, Anthony Mahfood from Assemblymember Laura […]
Tomorrow, Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will vote on whether to approve the LA Sheriff’s Dept.’s (LASD) new contracts to provide safety and security on school campuses that are seeking LASD’s services. Supervisor Kathryn Barger wants to hear from residents of the unincorporated portion of Los Angeles County – La Crescenta/Montrose! Please […]
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey of “The Greatest Show On Earth” fame returns to SoCal debuting at Toyota Arena in Ontario from August 9-11, then playing at Honda Center in Anaheim from August 16-18 followed by Crypto.com Arena in DTLA from August 23-25. This reimagined American Icon will surprise families with incredible acts that […]
Open House Etiquette Dear Phyllis, I read your column and respect your experience and knowledge. My neighbor had her home for sale last month and I was out on a walk. I thought I would pop in to see her home and compare it to mine. I am always curious about what my home would […]
By Ruth SOWBY Every year the Glendale Assistance League’s Christmas sale gets bigger and bigger – more holiday items, more customers and more profits. At its opening on July 25 dozens of shoppers lined up to be among the first to grab Christmas goodies at bargain basement prices. (Holiday decorations, for instance, went for pennies. A few yards […]
Jake Schaffer of La Crescenta earned a bachelor degree in business administration from the University of Dubuque. The University of Dubuque (UD) is a private, coed university founded in 1852 that offers undergraduate, graduate and theological seminary degrees as well as other educational opportunities with the intention of educating and forming the whole person. ___________________________ […]
The 113-year old La Cañada Thursday Club recently installed its 2024-25 board of directors. Second-term president Joani Bartoli-Porto welcomed the new board. “I am so excited about our new board moving forward in the year ahead. We are one of the oldest women’s clubs in the United States. We are excited to announce that the […]