Four Arrested on Narcotics Charges

On March 26, Glendale Police detectives observed what appeared to be hand-to-hand narcotic sales transactions taking place from a vehicle parked on the 6500 block of San Fernando Road. The four individuals involved, later identified as 22-year-old Andre Melikyan of Glendale, 26-year-old Justin Lee of Los Angeles, 21-year-old Arotin Aslanian of Glendale, and 33-year-old Martik […]

Face Coverings Officially Required for Workers and the Public

The current Health Officer Orders extends the previous Health Officer Order through May 15 and requires essential businesses to provide a cloth face covering for all employees to wear while performing duties that involve contact with other employees and/or the public and to post physical distancing plans. The public is also required to wear a […]

Crescenta Valley ‘Rocks’

Crescenta Valley ‘Rocks’

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” ~ Fred Rogers By Julie BUTCHER In the face of a pandemic virus that has so far killed 27,112 Americans, four of them […]

Showing Their Appreciation

Showing Their Appreciation

  Law enforcement and safety personnel stop at local hospitals to thank staffs for their dedication to their work in dangerous times. By Mary O’KEEFE During times of great hardship many lead by example with compassion for others, showing that the idealized vision of America is not always a distant memory from the past. Below […]

LA County Updates Its Numbers

Barbara Ferrer, director of public health Los Angeles County, announced on Wednesday, April 15, that there were an additional 42 deaths due to COVID-19 in Los Angeles County. This is now the highest number of deaths reported by LA County thus far. The total of deaths in LA County, including Long Beach and Pasadena which […]

CRIME BLOTTER

April 11 2800 block of Sanborn Avenue in La Crescenta, a resident reported seeing a man walking up and down the street in front of his home, described as Armenian between the ages of 35 and 40, 5’7” tall and weighing about 200 pounds. He had a medium complexion, short black hair and was wearing […]

Drivers to Receive Insurance Relief

By Mary O’KEEFE On Monday California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara ordered insurance companies to return insurance premiums to consumers and businesses and provide much-needed financial relief during the COVID-19 emergency. “The COVID-19 pandemic has severely curtailed activities of policyholders in both personal and commercial lines. As a result, projected loss exposures of many insurance policies […]

Supervisor Barger Announces Improvements to Sierra Madre Dam

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved a $4.9 million construction project to enhance the long-term flood protection capabilities of Sierra Madre Dam, Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced on Tuesday. “Capturing, cleaning, and storing water is our region’s best defense against the increasingly difficult challenges of water supply and water quality,” said Supervisor Barger. […]

The Demolition is Underway

The Demolition is Underway

The building that was the previous location of The Mix, before that Lady Jane’s, in the 2600 block of Honolulu Avenue in Montrose, was torn down to make way for a 28-unit building. According to Phillip Lanzafame from the City of Glendale, the construction can continue as long as workers follow COVID-19 safety precautions.

A Discussion with USC-VHH CEO Keith Hobbs

A Discussion with USC-VHH CEO Keith Hobbs

By Mary O’KEEFE As CVW has stated in numerous articles for many weeks now, the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for those who have lost their loved ones, for those who have tested positive for the virus, for those who have lost their jobs and those who are on the brink of losing their business. […]