Steiger Announces Resignation
On May 22, citing personal reasons, Glenn Steiger resigned his position as general manager of the Glendale Water and Power Department. Glenn joined the City of Glendale in February 2008. He has introduced many programs and improvements to the department’s efficiency including the implementation of “Smart Grid” technology. That program alone has been considered the […]
Suspect from La Crescenta Arrested in Dodger Stadium Beating
By Mary O’KEEFE Once again Dodger Stadium is the scene of another beating. This time the apparent instigating circumstance was a minor traffic collision on Sunday after the Dodger game. “There was a minor traffic collision as [the suspect and victim’s vehicle] were coming out of the parking lot,” said Los Angeles Police spokeswoman Officer […]
Glendale USD plans Community Forums
Budget challenges, Common Core standards and Measure S updates Glendale Unified School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Richard Sheehan is scheduling three community forums in June to discuss upcoming budget challenges and planning, new developments in curriculum and assessment, and the implementation of technology and infrastructure under the Measure S bond measure approved by voters […]
Flags Inviting All To Worship Stolen from St. Luke’s
By Mary O’KEEFE Overnight someone stole the series of flags that lined the front lawn of St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church. The flags represented countries of Korea and Mexico as well as other flags including the Rainbow (gay) and an environmental flag were stolen last night. The Armenian flag was stolen a […]
Community Turns Out to Celebrate – Remember – Fight Back at Foothills Relay for Life
By Mary O’KEEFE The annual Foothills Relay for Life 24-hour community event last weekend raised over $83,000 for the American Cancer Society. Teams began setting up tents, pop-ups and other equipment to erect a “temporary city” on the track of Clark Magnet High School in the early evening of Friday night, returning for opening ceremonies […]
Search Continues for FBI Agent
By Mary O’KEEFE Burbank police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are asking for the public’s help in their continued search for missing FBI Special Agent Stephen Ivens. Ivens, 35, was reported missing to the Burbank police on Friday morning. His family told police they last saw him on Thursday, May 10. He is thought […]
City Faces Sharp Downturn In Investment Portfolio
By Ted AYALA The economic malaise gripping the nation is further corroding the coffers of Glendale. On Tuesday, City Council was presented with hard news: an $11 million drop in the value of its investment portfolio. “It’s not getting any easier out there,” said Ron Barucki, city treasurer, during his quarterly investment review. “Consistent with […]
from the desk of the publisher
Swept Away at the Alex Anyone who knows me knows that we’ve fallen into a predictable pattern here at the CV Weekly. Thursday is a day of celebration as the paper is out on the street and – for better or worse – it’s behind me. Thankfully, I usually have little regret as I read […]
Weather in the Foothills
“They call it a great wonder, That the Sun would not, though the sky was cloudless, Shine warm upon men.” – Sighvald, Norwegian poet, upon viewing a solar eclipse in 1030 AD At this time of year – late spring – there is absolutely no doubt winter and any lingering remnants […]