Learning About Dr. Leshin

Learning About Dr. Leshin

By Mary O’KEEFE Recently the media was invited to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (the Lab) to interview the Lab’s new director Laurie Leshin, Ph.D. and to get an idea of the Lab’s intern program. The summer internship program is a 10-week full-time internship offered to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering […]

Crowds Turn Out for Local Independence Day Celebrations

Crowds Turn Out for Local Independence Day Celebrations

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Hundreds of people lined Foothill Boulevard on Monday morning for the Sunland-Tujunga/Shadow Hills Rotary Club fourth of July parade. Dignitaries, including Rep. Adam Schiff and State Senator Anthony Portantino, were among those who made their way down Foothill Boulevard, cheered on by local residents – many who dressed in holiday garb. Later […]

Cackle Cars, Vintage Vehicles and More at Montrose Car Show

Cackle Cars, Vintage Vehicles and More at Montrose Car Show

By Julia KOHUT An estimated 1,500 people stopped by Honolulu Avenue on Sunday for the 20th Annual Montrose Car Show. Under clear skies with a cool breeze, the community came together to see 300 cars, trucks and motorcycles on display. The event had something for everyone, even those who don’t know a whole lot about […]

A Conversation with Representative Adam Schiff – Part 1

By Mary O’KEEFE To say these past few years have been politically and emotionally turbulent is an understatement. There have always been disagreements on Capitol Hill but, by a majority of reports, there has never been so much vitriol toward those who are serving their country as elected officials. Recently Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a Republican […]

Strange Smell Brings Out HazMat

Glendale Fire Dept. responded to a call on Tuesday concerning a “smelled chemical” at Starbucks at the corner of Ocean View Boulevard and Honolulu Avenue. The initial call came in from a customer but employees also said they smelled it. GFD tested for hazardous materials. The northbound lane of Ocean View was affected by fire […]

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 […]