Making a Difference I was inspired last week after reading Susan Bolan’s monthly column in Viewpoints. She took the opportunity to highlight some of the organizations that she is involved with and reminded readers of the importance of taking part in these organizations. Many are non-profits that are driven by volunteers and without them they […]
By Lori BODNAR The three local YMCA facilities held welcoming open house events on Saturday – perfect timing for those who made New Year’s resolutions to have a more active and healthier lifestyle. The public was invited to tour the YMCA facilities, try out various programs, meet the trainers/instructors and enter to win giveaways. YMCA […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Menopause is a normal physical change in a woman’s life; however, not all women are the same when it comes to its onset, her symptoms and length of time spent in menopause. For generations, talking about women’s health, especially something like “the change of life,” just wasn’t done; but this time of […]
CVW is focusing on “Healthy Living” during the month of January and part of that coverage will be the health of our planet. We will be looking to those scientists, emergency responders, elected officials and others who are studying climate change – from those with boots on the ground to satellites in orbit – all […]
On Wednesday, the Senate Education Committee approved Senate Bill 387, a measure authored by Sen. Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge), which requires evidence based mental health training for school staff. “SB 387 is more important than ever, as schools are transitioning to in-person learning and teachers are encountering student behavioral health issues […]
Winter Sports Seasons – Adjusted. As the ever-changing situation with COVID-19 continues, we know the number of games that have been postponed to this point has been an extremely difficult challenge for our member schools to overcome. Some sports are affected more than others, but the ability to remain on course and complete original schedules […]
By Justin HAGER The months-long process of drawing boundaries for new federal, state and county legislative districts is complete and while the process requires compromise and is always contentious, Glendale, La Crescenta and Burbank will experience especially dramatic changes. At the federal level, congressional boundaries shifted only slightly to the south, but the small change […]
On Jan. 4 just after 1 p.m., the Glendale Police Dept. received calls for service regarding a traffic collision on the 1100 block of East Doran Street. While Glendale PD patrol personnel were enroute to the location, they were advised that the vehicle fled the incident location and proceeded to sideswipe several parked vehicles. The witnesses stated […]
The Glendale Police Dept. has a zero-tolerance policy regarding reckless driving and illegal street racing. Those arrested for such offenses will have their vehicles impounded. The list below depicts those who have been arrested for reckless driving and participating in an illegal speed contest (racing) over the course of the last few weeks. Glendale PD […]
As the COVID-19 omicron variant continues to spread, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is seeing a very high volume of sick patients in its Emergency Dept. Because of that it is asking that those who are not experiencing COVID symptoms to seek COVID testing elsewhere. According to a statement released by the hospital, the Emergency Dept. […]