In brief

Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day The community is invited to the Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. to help protect the natural habitat at Rosemont Preserve. Volunteers will be working on the trail, weeding the demonstration garden and removing invasive plants that pose a fire danger to the Preserve. […]

Reaching Across the World to Prepare for the Worst

Reaching Across the World to Prepare for the Worst

By Mary O’KEEFE Anyone in California understands the importance of being proactive in preparing for a disaster. It is commonly known that it is not if but when an earthquake will strike and to always keep an eye open for wildfires in the mountains. Fortunately, one thing Californians don’t really have to worry about is […]

Measure S Continues to Build

By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale school board approved construction at several schools throughout the district as part of Measure S funding. The district administration had a “job walk” through Crescenta Valley High School (CVHS) on Tuesday regarding the installation of stadium seating and lighting at the school. Four companies offered bids for the CVHS job; […]

J. Ryan Stradal to Speak at Book and Author Luncheon

J. Ryan Stradal to Speak at Book and Author Luncheon

Ryan Stradal grew up in the southern Minnesota town of Hastings and, by his own admission, often failed his driver’s license exams. He also graduated from Northwestern University where he slipped on the ice all too often. However, he went on to become a prolific writer and his books are too many to be listed. […]

Crime blotter

Aug 2 2100 block of Montrose Avenue in Montrose, garage door openers and other items were stolen from a vehicle between Aug. 2-4. 900 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, the glass door of a business was shattered. Deputies found that a cash register was slightly open. Nothing was reported stolen at the […]

Kiwanis Bride and Groom Honored

Kiwanis Bride and Groom Honored

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Glendale attended a wedding reception for one of its members at the home of Bruce and Debbie Hinckley. Groom Nzhde Avag-Petrosyan and bride Lucine were all smiles as they were celebrated by those in attendance. The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets weekly on Friday at the Elks Lodge in […]

USC-VHH WC Presents Donation to Hospital

The USC Verdugo Hills Women’s Council was founded after VHH opened its doors in 1972. Since that time this dedicated group of women have raised in excess of $3 million to fund hospital programs, services and equipment. Recently, at the hospital board meeting, the Women’s Council presented a check for $20,000 to fund the hospital […]

CVW on the Move

CVW on the Move

CV Weekly traveled to Krabi, Thailand for Mike Starkey’s 50 (plus 2) birthday. Joining the celebration were Jill Caballero, Josiane Stickels, Frank and Mary Virgallito, Eric Hamilton, Ali Burton, Henry Aguilar, Roberto “Tito” Barcena, Shannon Lenain and Brandon Bittle.