Correction
In the Sept. 23 article, “Election Protocols Questioned at CVTC Meeting,” the photo misidentified one of the councilmembers as Sophal Ear. The photo actually included Daniel Kim.
GPD Reports
Five Arrests Made for Vehicle Theft/Carjacking On Sept. 4 at about 10 p.m., a Glendale police officer initiated a traffic stop for expired registration near the intersection of Altura and Lowell avenues. The vehicle appeared to be pulling over, but then quickly accelerated initiating a pursuit. The vehicle attempted to make a turn but collided […]
Governor Signs Portantino’s SB 381, Gets Caltrans Out of Housing in South Pasadena
As a follow-up to his negotiation to end the threat of the 710 Freeway and enact protections for non-profits operating in the 710 corridor, Senator Anthony J. Portantino worked closely with the City of South Pasadena to accelerate the transition of Caltrans owned homes out of the state’s hands. The collaboration led to the drafting of […]
CA Housing Bills: 48 Hours After Recall, Newsom Risks Alienating Middle-Class Voters … Once Again
By Justin HAGER Less than 48 hours after surviving a recall that was spurred by complaints that he is out of touch with struggling lower- and middle-class Californians, Gov. Gavin Newsom used two swift strokes of his pen to sign SB 9 and SB 10 and potentially alienate middle-class homeowners by all but eliminating local […]
Cops Look to Curb Speeding
By Mary O’KEEFE Traffic has always been a problem in Southern California including in the Crescenta Valley and the City of Glendale. Street racing and reckless driving have become issues that have residents worried about the roadways. “We have had more reckless [driving] than racing on our streets,” said Sgt. Ben Bateman, Glendale Police Dept. […]
CVW on the Move
Intrepid archeologist, photographer and antiquities conservationist (and CV Weekly reporter) Charly Shelton always carries the good news and information that the CV Weekly provides, even on the top of the Tribeca building in New York City while curating and displaying a time capsule filled and sealed 87 years ago by Helen Keller and other founding […]
Crowds Flock to Country Fair
The 15th annual Hometown Country Fair returned to CV Park on Sept. 18 after being canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted by the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce, the fair had an estimated 4,000-5,000 attendees, according to the LA County Parks Dept. “The Fair crowd seemed consistent throughout the day. Normally you […]
Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines<<< USC-VHH
Many women have read or were given conflicting information about the best age to begin breast cancer screenings as well as when to stop having them. The team of radiologists at Keck Medicine of USC takes a more personalized approach based on a woman’s overall health and unique risk factors for developing breast cancer. Mary […]
Verdugo Wash Vision Remains Muddy
By Mary O’KEEFE The Verdugo Wash Vision continues to raise concerns and cause confusion for residents of the area, especially those whose homes are directly affected by the wash. Many are worried about safety and what they will have to do if this path is approved. A survey was created as part of the city’s […]
Problem Solved <<< Christopher Elliott
This week, CV Weekly introduces Problem Solved, a column by advocacy writer Christopher Elliott. He tackles an assortment of consumer-related problems and shares with our readers the results. My Saks Fifth Avenue return is lost. Is my refund lost, too? Erica Goode’s boots, ordered from Saks Fifth Avenue online, don’t fit. She sends the footwear […]