By Robin GOLDSWORTHY It may be a Herculean task to transform a long-established mansion into a modern (and possibly edgy) Showcase House, but 25 designers are ready to take on the challenge. This year’s Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts (PSHA) is a 1915 Mediterranean-style estate located in Altadena. According to its website, PSHA is […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Just three weeks into the New Year, many people are discovering that keeping their New Year’s resolutions is more difficult than they originally thought. When it comes to making changes to live a healthier life, poor preparation in addition to not having a sense on how to change old habits can be […]
In the deepest, most remote area of Death Valley National Park lies Tea Kettle Junction. No one seems to recall how it got its name but legend has it that if you take a tea kettle and leave one in its place it will bring you good luck. That’s exactly what these boys from Troop […]
Ask Phyllis! Courtesy Appointments Dear Phyllis, Several months ago we purchased our first home and the seller’s agent was very difficult. Each time we wanted to view the home we had to make appointments that were convenient for her schedule. After we opened escrow we wanted to show the home to my mother. […]
The following La Crescenta students graduated from Azusa Pacific University on Dec. 16, and joined approximately 1,300 graduates at the winter commencement ceremonies. Ericca Fonseca with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology, Tiffany Garren with a Bachelor of Science in business: accounting, and Francesca Ragusa with a Bachelor of Science in biology. Azusa Pacific University […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce held its annual installation luncheon on Thursday at the Oakmont Country Club. Not only was the afternoon event a time to introduce the incoming board and its directors, but it also was a networking opportunity for business owners and non-profit organizations. Inducted by past-president, attorney and […]
» WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT David and Dena Blood of La Crescenta announced the marriage of their son John Blood to Madison Hyland of Sandy, Utah on Dec. 29. Johnny and Maddie were sealed for time and eternity in the Salt Lake City temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After a honeymoon in […]
Tricia Dubin and Danny Goldsworthy brought the CV Weekly along to Danny’s graduation in December from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base. CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us along on your next trip and send us a photo. You may find yourselves on the pages of the community’s favorite newspaper.
The Crescenta Valley Sierra Club Group program for Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. features nature photographer/writer Bonnie Lavine’s, “The Beauty of the Land” at the La Crescenta Library. Lavine shares her experiences documenting the beauty of the public lands in America, Switzerland, Bulgaria and Nepal, and the project that started as a traveling exhibition […]
Glendale resident Monica Zaragoza was awarded the Ms. California 2018 title by the Ms. America Pageant. The mission of the pageant is to celebrate the accomplishments of women, encourage them to be involved in community service and use the “crown for a purpose” to make a difference. Zaragoza is a private investigator and the owner […]