Disney and Universal Reopen to Shoppers

Disney and Universal Reopen to Shoppers

By Charly SHELTON Theme parks in Florida have largely reopened to the public, with Universal Studios Florida, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens open since early June and Walt Disney World opening the last of its closed parks yesterday, July 15. Out in California, theme parks don’t have any scheduled reopening date and, with the tide of […]

Fundraising Gone Virtual

By Mary O’KEEFE Running for office costs money – lots and lots of money. According to the Federal Election Commission, presidential candidates raised and spent $1.5 billion during the 2015-16 election cycle. Congressional candidates collected and disbursed $1.6 billion. For generations campaign fundraising has been more of an in-person activity, but over the years direct […]

NOTES & NODS

This Week at LCIF Lutheran Church in the Foothills continues to offer “Couch Church, Fellowship and Prayers” for the foreseeable future. This week’s service will be live streamed on Sunday at 10 a.m. on the church’s Facebook page – facebook.com/Lcifoothills/videos – and YouTube channel. After the live stream, the service can be found at www.lcifoothills.org. […]

Comments Solicited for Biogas Draft EIR

By Julie BUTCHER The controversial, long-awaited preliminary environmental review of a project proposed to produce renewable energy from the gas produced by the Scholl Canyon landfill was released this week, subject to a 90-day comment period to solicit input and feedback. The draft environmental impact report (EIR) is available for review and comment at http://glendalebiogasgeneration.com/#draft-eir. […]

Questions About Today’s Real Estate?

Ask Phyllis!     Buyers’ Remorse     Dear Phyllis, We purchased our home at the height of the real estate market in 2006 and now are trying to sell it. After being in our home for more than ten years there is very little profit.  We had two low offers and then a third.  […]

Weather in the Foothills

“Nothing sounds as peaceful as crickets singing on a summer night. A unique sound that makes you feel like everything is gonna be all right …” – Writer unknown Many viral illnesses slow in the summer months; as we can attest, COVID-19 was not one of those! With COVID-19, there was not enough evidence to […]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

All Lives Matter Rep. Adam Schiff’s News from Washington (CV Weekly, June 25) was, not surprisingly, a new “politically correct” campaign even if becomes more racist, divisive and destructive. Does Rep. Schiff think he represents only Black voters? Hispanics, Asians and all others in his district don’t count? Their lives also matter. Black Lives Matter […]

Knott’s Berry Farm Introduces New Outdoor Food and Retail Experience

While Knott’s Berry Farm theme park remains closed, Knott’s Ghost Town is the setting for the all-new, limited time outdoor food and retail experience, Knott’s Taste of Calico. During this specially ticketed outdoor event, guests will be able to take a nostalgic stroll through the streets of Calico, sample unique Knott’s culinary creations, including boysenberry […]

Pet of the Week

  Mau Mau is a spoiled rotten, adorable Egyptian Mau. He was a rescue kitty adopted by Charles and Valerie Andrew from Glendale. CV Weekly loves to hear about your pets! Send a pic and small cap to steve@cvweekly.com, to share your lovable pets with the community!

A Key to a Safe Place

A Key to a Safe Place

Project Room Key brings life-changing experience to homeless.   By Mary O’KEEFE and Charly SHELTON Homelessness has been a concern that has been very visible and yet is something that as a society many people have become accustomed to. The increasing number of tents under freeways has become familiar landmarks. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought […]