Democratic Club Extends Helping Hand to Afghanistan Refugees

Democratic Club Extends Helping Hand to Afghanistan Refugees

By Mary O’KEEFE It’s been a busy election year for members of the Cañada Crescenta Democratic Club. First up was the primary election in March and now the upcoming November general election. Club members have been sending out postcards and manning telephones, getting the facts out about Democrat candidates – not just in California but […]

In brief

CVCA Meets Tonight Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its monthly meeting tonight, Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Included on the agenda is an update on the proposed project at 3411-3437 Foothill Boulevard (at the northwest corner of New York Avenue).  Contact the CVCA at crescentavalleycommunityassn@gmail.com with any questions.   Movie Night Planned, […]

Verdugo Hills Council Strikes Gold with its 47th Annual Big Strike Auction

Verdugo Hills Council Strikes Gold with its 47th Annual Big Strike Auction

By Ruth SOWBY   Friday’s Big Strike Auction attracted dozens of supporters who generously bought high-end live auction items and lavish silent auction treats. With the addition of a pricey dinner fee, the Council added thousands of dollars to its coffers – all to benefit hundreds of Scouts, both boys and girls. To date, an estimated $1.8 […]

Flu and Colds Beginning Early this Year

By Mary O’KEEFE There have been a number of reports of a triple threat to the health of children recently: RSV, flu and COVID. RSV – respiratory syncytial virus – is a respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms in adults but can be serious for infants and toddlers. “There is everything,” said Dr. […]

Grant Supports Behavioral Health

By Mary O’KEEFE USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) received a grant from the California Dept. of Health Care Services and CA Bridge to support a behavioral health pilot project in its Emergency Department (ED). This means that when someone comes into the USC-VHH ED with a drug emergency there is a cohesive plan to not […]

USCIS Lands at American Heroes Air Show to Welcome Aboard new American Citizens

USCIS Lands at American Heroes Air Show to Welcome Aboard new American Citizens

The admission free American Heroes Air Show on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. will take place at Hansen Dam Recreation Center. Plans are being finalized for U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) to swear in candidates for U.S. citizenship and present their citizenship certificates as attending family members cheer on this […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Oct. 21 13000 block of Descanso Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, deputies responded regarding the activation of a burglar alarm. Deputies found several areas had been ransacked and a bathroom window had been shattered. Nothing was reported stolen at the time. The residential burglary occurred between 3 p.m. and 8:43 p.m.   Oct. 18 2300 […]

UPDATE

CV Weekly was prepared to present opinions of those who oppose or have concerns about the biogas project but did not get the needed information by press time.

Calendar This

GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale presents a Halloween special program on Oct. 28. The cost to attend, which includes lunch, is $15. Meetings start at noon. The Club meets Friday afternoons at the Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado St. in Glendale.   FAMILY FUN DAY & GOLF BALL DROP The community is invited […]

PROBLEM SOLVED <<< CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT

Vaccine rules put Disney on Ice on ice. Can I get a refund? Konrad Karpiesiuk has to cancel a Disney on Ice performance after the venue imposes a new vaccine rule. Can he get a refund?   Q: Last November, I bought tickets for a Jan. 16 Disney on Ice show as a Christmas present […]