Dr. Donald Empey

Dr. Donald Empey

Feb. 8, 1932 – June 23, 2022   Dr. Donald Empey, longtime deputy superintendent of the Glendale Unified School District, died in Glendale on June 23. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Catherine; three daughters: Elizabeth Nepsund (Randy) of San Antonio, Texas, Margaret Laning (Jim) of Hull, Iowa, Jennifer Clem (Mitch) […]

Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis!

My Neighbor Wants To Buy My House Dear Phyllis, Your column is the first thing I look for in the CV Weekly. I have a bit of a dilemma that I am hoping you can help with. My parents passed away years ago and I have been renting out their home. I was fortunate that […]

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FLINTRIDGE BOOKSTORE HOSTS LISA LEWIS On Thursday, July 7 at 7 p.m., Flintridge Bookstore presents freelance journalist Lisa L. Lewis, author of the book “The Sleep-Deprived Teen: Why Our Teenagers Are So Tired and How Parents and Schools Can Help Them Thrive.” Lewis is joined by California State Senator (La Cañada Flintridge) Anthony J. Portantino […]

Summer Music Series Returns

The 2022 Brand Summer Music Series will consist of eight outdoor concerts at Brand Library & Art Center (1601 W. Mountain St. Glendale) on Fridays from July 8 through Sept. 16. These concerts begin at 7 p.m. and feature music groups from Southern California and beyond. Seating is not provided; visitors are welcome to bring […]

Old Town Montrose Hosts Annual Car Show

Old Town Montrose Hosts Annual Car Show

In addition to good food and the weekly Harvest Market, locals are invited on Sunday to enjoy the Annual Old Town Montrose Car Show.    By Julia KOHUT Those ready for some cool cars and sweet rides this fourth of July weekend – not to mention good food and some local shopping – are invited on […]

Meeting Held Regarding La Crescenta Avenue Rehab Project

  By Mary O’KEEFE On Saturday the City of Glendale – Dept. of Public Works held an outreach meeting with residents in the Sycamore Avenue area to discuss the La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project. The purpose of the meeting was to gather opinions concerning the project that proposes to remove and replace the asphalt concrete […]

Two Portantino Cancer Treatment Bills Pass Assembly Health Committee

Senate Bills 974 and 987, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino that address the delay and absence of live-saving treatments for cancer patients, passed the Assembly Health Committee.  SB 974 expands health care coverage for diagnostic breast imaging following an abnormal mammography and SB 987 aims to address significant disparities in cancer patient access by […]

Weather in the Foothills

Weather in the Foothills

Even the Clouds Look Different Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet. – Bob Marley By Mary O’KEEFE It is with a feeling of great sadness that we announce the passing of a member of our CVW family, Sue Kilpatrick. Sue was our go-to weather columnist for nearly 13 years. Her passion for […]

From the Desk of the Publisher <<< Robin Goldsworthy

Goodbye to a Beloved Team Member  It was surprising – and saddening – to receive the news earlier this week that Sue Kilpatrick, our intrepid weather watcher, had passed away. I had known for weeks that Sue was sick but I stubbornly held onto the thought (hope) that she would soon return to writing her […]