MSR team is at the ready no matter who – or what – needs a helping hand. By Mary O’KEEFE On Saturday as members of the Montrose Search and Rescue team were preparing to participate in the Montrose Glendale Christmas Parade, they received a call out to the Dark Canyon area of the Angeles National […]
By Jason KUROSU Glendale City Councilmembers Laura Friedman and Ara Najarian updated residents on the city’s latest developments at the Sparr Heights Community Center Wednesday night, Nov. 28, touching upon Glendale’s current economic standing and other issues affecting the area such as the proposed tunnel connecting the 710 and 210 freeways. The state of Glendale’s […]
By Ted AYALA Measure J, a ballot initiative intended to extend a half-cent tax for transportation projects until the 2060s, failed at the ballot box last month. Despite having earned over 66% support, the initiative was not able to surmount the two-thirds majority needed to enact the measure. But certain civic transportation projects still have […]
“At this time of year, when the sun is most hidden, the holiday of Hanukkah celebrates the rays of hope and light. Often it is through simple and unrecognized miracles that we are able to feel the warmth of hope and light.” – Rabbi Rafael Goldstein Menorah or Christmas tree, this time of year re-energizes […]
Warm Reception on a Cold Night Though it was damp – too damp for my liking – my team and I here at the CV Weekly couldn’t be swayed from climbing aboard the Crosstown Towing flatbed to be a part of history – specifically, the 36th annual Montrose Glendale Christmas Parade. Lisa and Arnold own […]
By Charly SHELTON Each year, the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s station takes part in the Annual Sheriff’s Toy and Food Drive. This program collects non-perishable foods and a variety of toys for children from infants to 12 years old. The items donated are then separated into bags, with toys chosen specifically for each child’s age and […]
Breakfast with Santa Saturday The La Crescenta Woman’s Club, Junior Section, is holding its annual Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the clubhouse, 4004 La Crescenta Ave. There will be free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Admission is $10 per person and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE After four and a half years of being the “go to” cop for Montrose and far north Glendale, Officer Matt Zakarian will be moving downtown to a new position in the Glendale Police Dept. For over four years Zakarian has been the lead community officer for the North Command area of Glendale. […]
By Brandon HENSLEY One of the many places the foothills can celebrate the holidays will be at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church this Sunday, where a party will be held for adults with disabilities. It’s not put on by any organization, but rather the father-daughter duo of Vito Cannella and Grace Chase. “This event was started […]
Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich was sworn in for his ninth term as a member of the board of supervisors by the Honorable John A. Arguelles, Justice, California Supreme Court (Ret.). Among the other dignitaries present were Archbishop Jose Gomez, Archdiocese of Los Angeles, who delivered the invocation, Michael Reagan, son of President Ronald Reagan, and […]