LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

All Lives Should Matter This letter addresses that of Yatindra Bhatnagar, printed in the CV Weekly on July 16, “All Lives Matter.” Mr. Bhatnagar’s grievance is Adam Schiff and his support for Black Lives Matter. I want to thank Mr. Bhatnagar for reminding us of the profound importance of all lives mattering. Countless people and […]

From the Desk of the Publisher

Tasty Time at Knott’s One of my favorite sections of the CV Weekly is the Travel & Leisure section. I learn of so many fun (and many times free) events taking place, whether virtually or in-person. What I have also learned from Travel & Leisure is that people are willing (or at least were willing) […]

Weather in the Foothills

“For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver.”    ~ Martin Luther Tropical Storm Isaias was just beginning to raise havoc in the Caribbean a week ago. It slammed into southern North Carolina late Monday night […]

Male Arrested with Loaded Firearm and Illegal Drugs for Sale

On July 26 just after midnight, officers patrolling on the 100 block of South Brand Boulevard noticed an unoccupied vehicle parked crookedly in a handicap space without a disabled placard. The officers walked up to the vehicle and observed an open beer can in the cup holder and a handgun wedged between the center console […]

Richard Dean Thompson

Aug. 5, 1928 – May 19, 2020 On May 19, surrounded by loved ones, Richard passed away to reunite with the love of his life Janet Thompson. He was born and raised in Glendale and then moved to La Crescenta where he raised his family and lived the remainder of his life. In his high […]

More Street Racing Vehicles Impounded

On July 23 at around 9 p.m., a patrol officer was driving in the area of Linden and Glenoaks avenues when s/he observed two vehicles traveling next to each other westbound Glenoaks at a high rate of speed that appeared to be involved in a speed contest. The officer was able to conduct a traffic […]

Panel on Racism Launches Series

By Julie BUTCHER The City of Glendale presented a virtual panel discussion on racism: past and present on Thursday, July 30. City officials said this is the first of several in a series, part of demonstrating the city’s commitment to recognizing its past and moving forward into the future. Gary Shaffer of Glendale’s Library, Arts […]

Election Day During a Pandemic

By Mary O’KEEFE The November election is about 12 weeks away and with COVID-19 restrictions expected to still be in place the Los Angeles County Registrar’s Office is keeping busy working to ensure voters can cast their ballots safely. All residents who have registered to vote in California will be receiving a vote-by-mail ballot for […]

Male With No Facial Covering Found in Possession of Illegal Drugs For Sale

  On July 28 just before 7 p.m., officers assigned to Glendale Police Department’s Special Enforcement Detail (SED) were in the area of Pacific Avenue and Pioneer Drive when they observed a male walking away from his parked vehicle not wearing a facial covering. The male, identified as 31-year-old Bradley Shaw of Glendale, then entered […]