Treasures of the Valley

Hollywood’s King of Sleaze Lived in La Crescenta Most everyone has heard of Ed Woods, creator of the film “Plan 9 From Outer Space.” He was immortalized in the Tim Burton Movie “Ed Woods” as having made the worst Hollywood movies ever. But Ed Woods’ title as worst filmmaker pales when compared to the lesser-known […]

Weather in the Foothills

“Here comes the sun, doo da doo doo Here comes the sun, and I say It’s all right … Sun, sun, sun, here it comes.” ~ George Harrison, “Here Comes the Sun” lyrics The above song lyrics were inspired by the long winters in England that Beatle George Harrison thought went on forever. “It was […]

From the Desk of the Publisher

Most years’ resolutions are made that center on losing weight, exercising more or involving some other behavioral change. While I definitely need to revisit those, let’s face it: we’re still in COVID mode meaning that, like just about everything else, resolutions will have a different tone this year. They might include getting the vaccine (side […]

In Brief

Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Sunday morning, Jan. 17. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to […]

Welcome to 2021 – New Laws Go Into Effect

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY For those who thought 2020 was confusing – are salons open or closed? Are restaurants allowed to have outdoor dining or only pick-up service? – new laws kicked in on Jan. 1 that California citizens need to know. Note that some ordinances have been passed by local authorities – cities and counties […]

Public Health Announces COVID-19 Numbers

The Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health (Public Health) confirmed 258 new deaths and 11,841 new cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday. As of Jan. 6, Public Health identified 852,165 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of LA County and a total of 11,328 deaths. The City of Glendale reports 12,316 cases, La […]

Welcoming the 2021 New Year’s Baby

Welcoming the 2021 New Year’s Baby

By Mary O’KEEFE With all the turmoil, fear and positive COVID-19 tests of 2020 and, unfortunately, the turbulent beginning of 2021, there is one tradition that not even a pandemic can put a damper on … the first baby of the New Year. USC Verdugo Hills Hospital announced the arrival of its first baby of […]

Fires Damage Vehicles

Fires Damage Vehicles

On Tuesday afternoon, Glendale Fire Dept. Station 29 responded to multiple vehicle fires in the parking lot at Deukmejian Wilderness Park. “It was one vehicle fire that [spread] to two other vehicles,” said Anita Shandi, spokeswoman for GFD. There were no injuries reported. GFD and Park administrators were on scene.

Democracy Challenged in Washington, D.C.

By Mary O’KEEFE As of press time Wednesday, one person had been shot and the U.S. Capitol was under siege by supporters of President Donald Trump who were convinced that President-elect Joe Biden did not win the Presidential election. Scenes of protestors climbing the outside walls of the Capitol building, breaking through barricades and making […]

Looking Back at the Year in Review 2020: Part 2

CVW continues its looks back to a year that was historic. June With the pandemic shutdown restrictions slowly starting to ease, restaurants and businesses were beginning to reopen with new rules for diners and shoppers to stay safe and slow the spread of the virus. Among these new policies from the LA County Dept. of […]