Merry & Bright 2021
Adult Male Arrested for Kidnapping and Engaging in Intercourse with a Minor
On Dec. 3 at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers assigned to Glendale PD’s Patrol Bureau responded to the 1800 block of Camino San Rafael regarding a confrontation between a minor and an adult male. During the investigation, officers learned that the male was seen physically assaulting a minor before fleeing the area in a vehicle. Detectives […]
Supervisor Barger Kicks Off Christmas Season Locally with Annual Tree Lighting
By Bethany BROWN La Crescenta Library held its 7th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Dec. 8. The public was not invited to the event, which was sponsored by LA County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger. Barger had the honor of lighting the tree as limited guests and employees of the library gathered in the […]
Risk Management Teams at the Ready
By Mary O’KEEFE Some information on what led to a recent shooting on a Michigan high school campus has been released by that state’s authorities. Although the investigation continues on who knew what when, it is worth looking at how Glendale Unified School District investigates, analyzes and responds to possible threats to its schools. Due […]
Get Tested, Vaccinated, Boosted and Mask Up for the Holidays
By Mary O’KEEFE “We should all be concerned about omicron but not panic,” said President Joe Biden in a Tuesday press conference concerning COVID-19 and the increasing spread of the omicron variant. Omicron has quickly become the dominant variant of COVID-19 in the U.S. As of Dec. 17, more than 73% of new cases in […]
From the Desk of the Publisher <<< Robin Goldsworthy
From the Mouths of Babes Sometimes I get so caught up in preparing for something (like Christmas) that I forget why I’m doing what I’m doing (not exactly like walking into a room then totally forgetting why I’m there – though that happens, too). Christmas is a big deal but this year I just […]
Weather in the Foothills <<< Sue Kilpatrick
’Twas two days before Christmas, with so much to do; With 365 days to prepare, I’m pondering how the time flew. Amongst the ribbons and wrappings, I read at a glance, Meteorologists are giving a “White Christmas” a chance! The nostalgic fragrance of pine drifts through the house. While awaiting Amazon’s delivery of a gift […]
In brief
CV Weekly Offices Closed for Holidays The offices of CV Weekly will be closed on Friday, Dec. 24 for Christmas and Friday, Dec. 31 in observance of New Year’s. Annual YMCA Tree Lot Raises Money for Local Youth Programs This year, nearly 1,400 trees were purchased by supportive friends, family and neighbors at the […]
‘Cops for Kids’ Brighten Up the Holidays
By Mary O’KEEFE On Thursday evening last week Glendale police officers, staff and volunteers from the community filled their vehicles with hundreds of toys then made their way through city streets to families in need of holiday spirit. The Glendale Police Officers’ Association (GPOA) “Cops for Kids” program has been reaching out to families in […]
Booster Required for Cal State Students
The California State University announced on Wednesday that it will require faculty, staff and students who are accessing university facilities or programs to receive a vaccine booster shot in order to be fully immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and in compliance with the university’s COVID-19 vaccination policy. The new requirement calls for […]