A nationwide strike that would have started Monday was averted over the weekend when the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) reached a tentative three-year agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) for The Basic and Videotape Agreements, which affects 40,000 film and television workers represented by 13 West Coast IATSE local unions. IATSE’s below-the-line workers include camera operators, grips, prop makers, set dressers, makeup artists, editors, script […]
By Justin HAGER None of the girls on the CVHS girls’ volleyball team were alive the last time the high school won a CIF volleyball playoff match. But on Tuesday night, the Falcons’ 20-year playoff drought came to an end when the Falcon girls upended the Linfield Christian Lions in straight sets, winning 25-21, 25-13, […]
IRC Seeking Help The Glendale office of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has asked for help in assisting Afghan families who are relocating to Glendale with their most urgent needs. The IRC has provided the Unitarian Universalist Church of The Verdugo Hills with a “wish list” of items ranging from cleaning products and kitchenware to […]
Aug. 31, 1934 – Oct. 12, 2021 Patricia Ann Detwiler was born to Gladys and Bernard Hunt in a farmhouse near Perry, Kansas on Aug. 31, 1934. She passed away peacefully on Oct. 12 at her home in La Crescenta, surrounded by family, after a yearlong battle with congestive heart failure. Patricia was a […]
By Justin HAGER General Colin Powell, one of the most towering figures of recent American political life, died on Monday at the age of 84 due to complications from COVID-19. He was fully vaccinated but also suffered from multiple myeloma, a blood cancer that weakens the immune system and puts people at greater risk of […]
CV’s Civil War Veterans Who Weren’t Veterans At All Last week we looked at four CV pioneers who had fought in the Civil War. This week we’ll look at two prominent CV pioneers who didn’t fight in the Civil War … though local legend claims they were veterans. Either they were mistakenly thought of as […]
By Lori BODNAR There’s a new haunt in town for “spooktacular” fall fun! Carved is a family-friendly event that includes intricately carved pumpkins, autumn decorations and brilliant lights nestled within the beauty of nature outdoors at Descanso Gardens. The Carved experience is on view nightly from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. through the month of […]
Legislative Update Just over a week ago, Gov. Newsom put his signature on the last piece of legislation for the year, having officially signed or vetoed hundreds of bills sent from our latest legislative session. I’m happy to report that, despite many pandemic-related challenges, I had nine pieces of legislation signed into law. These measures […]
By Bethany BROWN The Rolling Stones paid tribute to late drummer and friend of nearly six decades Charlie Watts on Oct. 14 at SoFi Stadium. This marked the band’s first performance at the newly built Rams/Chargers stadium and its first return to LA since Watts’ death. The No Filter tour, which was previously delayed due […]
Celebrating – and Planning – All Rockhaven Can Be How exciting it is that the leaders of the State of California have recognized the significance of Rockhaven Historic District and are contributing to the opening of the park we bought so many years ago! Thank you so much for recently getting an assessment done on […]
