By Mary O’KEEFE The U.S. Census Bureau continues to reach out to people living within the United States to complete their survey. The U.S. Constitution requires that every 10 years a census will be conducted to count the population. The first census was in 1790, shortly after George Washington became President. The census steadily expanded […]
Over the next two weeks, Rep. Adam Schiff will host two telephone town halls to discuss the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic and unemployment crisis facing families, and how to ensure the safety of students in the fall. Schiff will also discuss issues such as unemployment benefits, support for small businesses and […]
Amid high emotions, the board of education makes hard decisions. By Mary O’KEEFE Students in the Glendale Unified School District will be learning remotely, at least for the time being, as the school board determined that would be the safest and best thing for children returning for the new school year in August. The district […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Reports in California in general and Los Angeles County specifically have seen an increase in the number of new cases and the number of hospitalizations due to COVID-19. Some report this is a second wave of the pandemic; some think this as a surge. “To be honest, I am not sure anyone […]
These Are The People in Your Neighborhood As most readers of CV Weekly have noted, we try to point out the positive that goes on in our neighborhoods, highlighting people who make an extra effort. These include decorating during the holidays, volunteering at nonprofit events and raising money for people or areas in need […]
Y Announces Temp Closures The YMCA of the Foothills announced that, due to the July 13 order to counties by the state public health officer, the Y is closed until further notice. Summer camp and CARE program will remain open at the Verdugo Hills location. Rose Parade Canceled In a statement released by […]
By Julie BUTCHER The controversial, long-awaited preliminary environmental review of a project proposed to produce renewable energy from the gas produced by the Scholl Canyon landfill was released this week, subject to a 90-day comment period to solicit input and feedback. The draft environmental impact report (EIR) is available for review and comment at http://glendalebiogasgeneration.com/#draft-eir. […]
“Nothing sounds as peaceful as crickets singing on a summer night. A unique sound that makes you feel like everything is gonna be all right …” – Writer unknown Many viral illnesses slow in the summer months; as we can attest, COVID-19 was not one of those! With COVID-19, there was not enough evidence to […]
Project Room Key brings life-changing experience to homeless. By Mary O’KEEFE and Charly SHELTON Homelessness has been a concern that has been very visible and yet is something that as a society many people have become accustomed to. The increasing number of tents under freeways has become familiar landmarks. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought […]
CV Weekly has confirmed that the traditional New Year’s Day Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena has been canceled. The following is a statement issued by Tournament officials: Planning for Rose Bowl Game and reimagined New Year celebration ongoing. With reluctance and tremendous disappointment, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association announces that, in accordance […]