Residents’ Outlook on Solar Panels Not ‘Sunny’

By Ted AYALA As energy costs and consciousness of the disadvantages of using fossil fuels rise, more businesses and private homeowners are turning a glance to energy sources that were considered too experimental or not viable even in the recent past. The Glendale Unified School District is among the many organizations embracing a cleaner alternative. […]

Getting Ready for the Big Show

By Charly SHELTON For the sixth year in a row, the Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association will hold its annual 4th of July event. The fireworks show, which will top out at around 15 minutes, is provided as the finale to the Independence Day festival put on the field at La Crescenta Elementary. “We are in […]

Drayman in Court

John Drayman was in Los Angeles Superior Court today but a start date of the trial is not close. Drayman’s lawyer is reviewing all documents pertaining to the case. New documents were pressented today for Drayman’s attorney to review. The next court date is set for Sept. 27. Check back with CVW for updates.

LASD Hiking Plan

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Hiking Plan can be used to help keep record of where a person is hiking or camping. By filling out the form and leaving it with a friend or family member, search and rescue teams will have information on where to start their search in case of a delayed […]

Local Vet Mike Baldwin Honored

Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) honored Glendale resident Mike Baldwin as Veteran of the Year for the 43rd District at the 2012 Assembly Veterans Recognition Luncheon. A decorated veteran of the Vietnam War, Baldwin has had a distinguished career of service to our country and the community. Gatto flew Baldwin to Sacramento to be recognized […]

Anthony Portantino Honors Vet

During a special Veterans Recognition Luncheon in Sacramento today, Pasadena resident and veteran Tracey Cooper-Harris was honored by Assemblymember Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada Flintridge).  “Tracey is remarkable.  Joining the Army after 9/11, she served active duty in Iraq and continues to work to help veterans in need and to fight for civil rights.  She has […]

Rep. Schiff, Community Leaders To Replace Stolen Flags at St. Luke’s

On Sunday, Congressman Adam Schiff and other community leaders will join with members of the St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church to help replace the flags that were stolen on May 19 from the church. The stolen flags invited worshipers from the Korean-American and Mexican-American communities, the LGBT (Rainbow) and environmental communities, as well […]

Portantino Bill Conquers Hurdle

 Assemblymember Anthony Portantino’s public safety measure to expand on last year’s ban on openly carried handguns has passed the Senate Public Safety Committee on a vote of 4 to 2.  AB 1527 would outlaw the “open carry” of unloaded long guns – such as rifles or shotguns – on Main Street, California Portantino introduced the […]

Stanley Cup Viewing In Glendale TODAY

The City of Glendale’s Community Services & Parks Department will host a viewing and presentation of the Stanley Cup. The Stanley Cup is the ice hockey club trophy recently awarded to the Los Angeles Kings, the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs champion for 2012. The viewing and presentation will be held on Wednesday, June 27 at 11:00 am in the Pacific Community Center and Park […]

Two Arrested in Road Rage Incident

Two Los Angeles men suspected of attacking another driver on the Golden State (5) Freeway in a brawl that was caught on camera were charged yesterday, June 25, with assault, the District Attorney’s Office announced. David Mendez, 21, and Edras A. Ramirez, 27, are charged with two felony counts each — assault with a deadly […]