Scene in LA – July 2021

California has fully reopened and removed all capacity limits and physical distancing requirements regardless of setting. That means most theaters can open again at full capacity – if they choose to and are ready to do so. Many local theaters venues are not ready to do that just yet. A lot of preparation is necessary […]

Mayor Visits TCC Associates

Mayor Visits TCC Associates

City of Glendale Mayor Paula Devine recently visited the Gogian House to reconnect with The Campbell Center (TCC) associates for a luncheon and to present their daily activities at the home. Before the luncheon, several residents gave a tour of the home to Mayor Devine and TCC leadership, which included an overview of the virtual […]

Notes & Nods

This Week at LCIF  Lutheran Church in the Foothills invites the community to worship in the church’s Worship Center. On Sunday, July 11 at 10 a.m. Pastor Scott Peterson will deliver the message called “Final Days.” The service will also be live-streamed at 10 a.m. on the church’s YouTube channel. For those unable to attend […]

Calendar This

BINGO FUN PLANNED The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a bingo game on Saturday night, July 10, at the American Legion/VFW Hall at 4011 La Crescenta Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the first game starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20, which includes 10 games plus a dauber. Tickets may be […]

YOUTH notes

Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station is actively recruiting for the next Explorer Academy. Young adults who are between 14 and 20 years of age can apply.  The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Explorer Academy is an 18-week commitment. The Academy is held every Saturday once started. The next academy will be held at STARS Center in Whittier starting Sept. 18. […]

CVHS Graduates Recognized with Scholarships

CVHS Graduates Recognized with Scholarships

By Lori BODNAR, intern Several elite Crescenta Valley High School (CVHS) graduating seniors earned honors, awards, and scholarships showcased in the Senior Awards Ceremony that was held virtually. The ceremony started off with a rocky start due to a power outage at the school, but the administrators worked through it and on went the show […]

NEWS FROM THE CV TOWN COUNCIL <<<< HARRY LEON

Development Proposed Along Foothill I hope you all had a fun festive Fourth of July with your family and friends. Some celebrated our nation’s Independence Day at Crescenta Valley High School with a full display of fireworks. This display was organized by the CV Fireworks Association. Big thanks to everyone who made it such a […]

Local Stars Take the Stage at the Tokyo Olympics

Local Stars Take the Stage at the Tokyo Olympics

By Justin HAGER With the Tokyo Olympics just weeks away, several area residents are gearing up for competition on the world’s biggest stage. Southern California is home to dozens of Olympic athletes, with several having particularly close ties to the local community and local high school and college sports culture. The CV Weekly is proud […]

Spiritually Speaking

Question: I’m a leader in a local organization. We had a guest speaker recently and, after the meeting, several of us took him to lunch. Two or three in our group kept bombarding the man with questions to the point that he barely had time to eat. He was cordial and was answering the questions. […]

Glendale Native is First WNBA Player to Surpass 9,000 Career Points

By Justin HAGER You know you’re doing something right when the “Black Mamba,” Kobe Bryant, invokes his own legacy and nickname to bestow an honor upon you. And on Sunday night, the “White Mamba,” aka Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi, proved that she was deserving of Bryant’s recognition and a place next to Bryant in […]