These firefighting aircraft will help California battle wildfires. By Mary O’KEEFE Year-to-date, California has seen 5,294 wildfires, 317,636 acres burned and one fatality; 143 structures were destroyed. September is Emergency Preparedness Month and National Firefighter Appreciation Month and in Los Angeles County September is when the super scooper aircraft arrive from Canada to Van Nuys […]
Glendale faces a range of natural hazards, including earthquakes, wildfires and extreme weather. Residents are encouraged to review their emergency plans, maintain emergency supplies, prepare for possible power outages and consider the needs of children, older adults, pets, medications and those who may need additional assistance during an emergency. Staying informed is also an important […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It is often said that Southern California does not have “weather;” it is either sunny or more sunny. But for anyone who lives here the truth is actually more diverse – and over the last few weeks Californians have experienced quite a bit of “weather.” The National Weather Service has issued another […]
To Continue… Last week I crowed about being around 17 years as CV Weekly celebrated its 17th anniversary. Today, I’d like to continue that thought. Last week, I mentioned the importance of our advertisers and subscribers. I’d like to delve into that a little more. Without a doubt, advertising dollars make up the main source […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Sixty years ago, on Sept. 8, 1966, “Star Trek” the original series debuted with the episode “The Man Trap” written by George Clayton Johnson. I didn’t watch “Star Trek” when it originally aired but I did discover it when it went into syndication just a few months after it was canceled on […]
9/11 Motorcade A motorcade commemorating 9/11 will be held throughout the Crescenta Valley on Friday morning (a map of the motorcade route is in the News section of this paper). It is hosted by the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Early Rodders, a hotrod and classic car group. The purpose of the motorcade […]
As part of The Hero’s Quest program, kids learn to solve problems, make decisions, work as a team, practice leadership and public speaking, do mental math, write by hand, manage frustration, recover from failure, laugh and build authentic friendships. Photo provided by Johnny BROOKBANK By Eliza PARTIKA The Hero’s Quest is a program that began […]
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By Mary O’KEEFE Recently there have been some issues shared with CVW about the position of the marching band during football games at Crescenta Valley High School (CVHS). The school recently had permanent bleachers and lighting installed at the track and field, allowing CVHS to host games instead of having to travel to the field […]
The City of La Cañada Flintridge announced a vacancy on its City Council following the resignation of Council member Keith Eich effective Oct. 5, 2026. According to the La Cañada Flintridge Municipal Code section 2.01.050, the City Council must fill the vacancy within 30 days, either through appointment or by calling a special election. During […]